I was met by Paul and Rosa (his fiancée) at Silvio Pettirosi Airport in Asunción. Slammed by the high 80’s, high humidity weather upon leaving the airport. We decided to take a cab to the hotel, but the tendency is to overcharge the Nortes here (Norteamericanos or North Americans), so we turn down a few offers. Rosa approaches the next cab on her own to get a better deal. She does, but the minute Paul and I show up the price doubles. This bothers Paul, but to me a $10 cab drive is still a bargain. Hotel is called Los Alpes. Rooms feature a refrigerator, A/C, and cable TV (Yes, the Simpsons is still funny in Spanish). We travel by foot and bus to see some of the city and get something to eat. Heavy downpours
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