Category Archives: Religion

Wrestling Rocinante

Two weeks ago, we pulled into Santa Ana, the second-largest city in El Salvador. It was late afternoon, and Rocinante was coughing, gasping and stalling as we came into town, looking for a hostel. The first place we tried was … Continue reading

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Further on down the road

When we last left our heroes, they were coasting into Salamá, after a prolonged hot and dusty drive through the mountains. The next morning, we rose at our usual leisurely hour, and began an easy drive into Cobán, the stepping-off … Continue reading

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Christmas in Guatemala II

We spent most of last week hanging out in Guatemala City while Rocinante was being repaired. Our hotel, the rambling and comfortable Hotel Spring, was in the historic district, near the central square, the police headquarters, and the famous 6 … Continue reading

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Christmas in Guatemala

I was loitering in the streets of Antigua with our housemate and fellow student, Frances, waiting for our pedicure appointments, when a funeral came into view. Children scattered flower petals in the street; the mourners followed, dressed all in somber … Continue reading

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