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February 23rd 2011

Published: February 23rd 2011

We were less than impressed as we entered San Salvador after a long bus trip from the other side of Guatemala. The level of litter, always about in Central America, seemed to increase as we neared the capital and I guess it was fortunate that nightfall came before we had to come to grips with the look of the capital itself. The Tica Bus delivered us to its base. Typically for here, the bus was bac... Read Full Entry

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Slowfeet

Our travels over the years have often sought out those places that we haven't yet experienced. We have loved chasing new places, but there is a change underway. We continue to enjoy experiencing other cultures along with their food, beverages, history and ways of life but now, having a little more freedom, we will also make more effort to seek out out such things as music events and festivals, particular natural attractions that we have missed and places where we can better appreciate the history of a place and its people. The attraction of the road less travelled and the place less visit... full info

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Redneck

Rooster wandering around on a road out of El Mozote

Road to the Rio

We walked a long way, all downhill, from El Mozote to the river, but caught the bus back

Bridge over the Rio

A footbridge replaces an earlier stone road bridge, of which only the ends remain

Rio Sapo Trail 1

Very hot in the open areas

Rio Sapo Trail 2

This part was cooler. During the war, women brought their children here for safety, as the noise of the river covered their sounds

Tegucigalpa 1

Small river flowing through this part of the city

Tegucigalpa 2

Another one from the bus

Tegucigalpa 3

The workers need razor wire too

23rd February 2011

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Wow, cool photos and what a blog. The diversity is amazing really.

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