Took it easy today, just went into town and made it in time for a Carnivàle parade. Spent most of it trying to avoid the peculiar custom of dousing each other with baby powder or what looks like spray mousse. Looked really wet and sticky
I wandered into a little locals restaurant in a courtyard, had a nice meal for $2.50, including a refreshing jugo (juice). Rice, beans & pollo and since my Spanish is rusty, I couldn’t figure out what else he was saying but I understood “res” that’s beef. It included very tasty beef soup, a caldo de pata, which I should not have googled afterward, but oh well the cows feet soup was still quite good ;p (bonus points for Castle fans who’ll get a chuckle out of that)
Had a “taco” for dinner, another tasty $2.50, the taco was shaped into an ice cream cone shape, much easier to eat standing up
I’m going to use AirBNB for most of this trip, so far so good, this first place is more like a guesthouse/regular BnB than the typical AirBnB, but very nice, all the basics, super nice family.
I won’t be updating for a couple of days as I don’t think I’ll have internet access in the Galápagos Islands.
Take care everyone
Anonymous said:
Enjoy the Galapagos island take lots of pictures
Shelly said:
So excited for you and jealous at the same time. I will be anxiously awaiting your blog posts. This will be my new check every a.m. Good for you!!!! I am just so excited for you and I want to make sure you get that by reading my comment. It isn’t polite expected response. I am just genuinely excited for you. Okay…you get it! Say hello to all of the Australians…they for sure will be the ones you meet the most while traveling.
cherylheisgoing said:
Thanks Shelly! Yes, my goal is to meet an Aussie that is traveling for a shorter period than I am! Most likely a futile goal on my part!
Shelly said:
I would like to make a suggestion…every time you go to a new place, please include why you chose that location.
cherylheisgoing said:
Great idea!
tryanla said:
Don’t knock it till you try it! You’re an adventurous woman, Cheryl! I can’t wait to hear about the Galapagos. I’ll use these two days to brush up on my geography. P.S. how about we open a stand=up taco stand when you get home? yummmm! much love! xox
cherylheisgoing said:
The place was so hoping!
Mindy said:
Cow’s feet soup – nice! Glad you are having a good time and enjoying the local cuisine! Be safe! Can’t wait to read more. 😉
cherylheisgoing said:
🙂
Xochilt said:
Yummy patas… LOL.
cherylheisgoing said:
Was yummy actually, haha
My Name (@Fannish) said:
I just watched that Castle episode yesterday (first time I’ve seen the early seasons in way too long for someone in my position LOL) so immediately my mind went there as soon as I read “cows foot”.
samsone12 said:
looks great! hook up some tacos for me!
jenn foster said:
What fun to witness Carnivale! I love the simplicity of the floats…so non corporate!! Haha! I love that a meal is 2.50 and yummy at the same time. Happy trails to the islands! 🙂
cherylheisgoing said:
I agree, loved the non corporate floats!