Yesterday, I went to the centro for a haircut and meat. There are no barbershops of butcher shops in the Punta area. One would think , since it costs 14 pesos to ride the Collectivo round trip and that represents quite a bit of food, that someone would open up. quien sabe?
Anyway, I got there without drama and bought tasajo and another Mojarra (fish) and some rolls and pan dulce,(the bakery wasn't open this morning for some reason). I had forgotten my mochilla/backpack so I had a load of individual bags. I went home, forgetting my haircut entirely. (Memory is the second thing to go). another trip is in order soon.
Ran and read. In the afternoon, I was standing on the second floor balcony in the rear corner, when the old man who lives there called up to me. He began talking animatedly. I tried to tell him I didn't speak spanish. His stupid dog, who barks incessantly, was giving me hell. I understood nothing, trying as hard as I could to pick out words. I told him again "no habla" . I even called myself an"estubido gringo que no habla". he was not deterred. I didn't want to be rude, so I stayed and listened. Finally, he ran down and must have felt better. I sure wish I could "chat"
This morning, the water jug was empty. The water truck drove by, headed down the dead end street. I high tailed it down and set my empty 5 gal. bottle by the gate. The truck came by. I shouted "AGUA!!" and he stopped. quince pesos and I am set for the duration. Water use has gone down since I figured out the coffee maker boils water and doesn't need agua purificado. This bottle will last all week plus.
Well, it's past time to run. later.
Those who know me, know I tend to procrastinate. Today, contrary to my natural tendencies, I began to make arrangements for the return trip Saturday by reserving a room for Saturday night.
The place I stayed at on the trip down was called "Mini Suites". Using that email confirmation, I found a link and Expedia suggested Mini Suites "Sounds good to me." I said, so I followed along the prompts and soon had a room. The rate was $414, which I assumed was in Pesos. I remember thinking "No way this could be dollars."
BAD ASSUMPTION!!!
Assume equals "Makes an ASS of U and ME".
Luckily, I checked my bank account soon after to check and a charge of $492 US Dollars stunned me!!!
I had two days for a free cancellation. Which privilege I promptly used.
It turns out the "standard rooms" were sold out and only Deluxe remained. Better lucky than good, I guess. I wonder if the ruse ever works.
I found another place and made a reservation for $45 US.
My lazy Mexican life continues.
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