We started the day on Saturday with a four hour hike through the hills and back alleys of town. Peeking through gateways into the villas on the hillside we saw swimming pools, stained glass windows and sculptures. Wandering down below, along the river, we were greeted by children playing in the dirt road and colourful exhibitions of laundry.
Clever guy
perched on a rock
in the river
tanning and laundering!
During a much needed break, we rested our feet at a small cafe, drank tasteless coffee and fresh orange juice, shared scrambled eggs and hotcakes. The total bill was $12 for five of us.
Before climbing back up to Quinta las Pinas, we stopped at a local Farmer's Market for goodies. There was everything from gourmet chocolates to home grown pineapples. Even the SPCA was displaying several cats and dogs for adoption.
A jump in the pool was a welcome relief after the uphill climb back home!
Later, it was Dorothy's turn to cook another amazing meal of Bul-ko-kee, thin strips of beef marinated overnight in a garlic soy sauce before being skewered for the bbq. She also grilled colourful veggies and made a very tasty rice dish. Delicious!
The night air was filled with fireworks!
Today we're off to Yalapa by boat for a day of snorkeling and swimming.
Jealous!!!!
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