04/19/24 Choluteca

April 19, 2024

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I considered leaving San Lorenzo yesterday, but didn’t really feel like it and when I found it raining at 5 am I took that as a sign and went back to bed. That set the pace for the rest of the day. I went out for coffee in the morning and chinese food in the afternoon and spent the rest of the time doing nothing. I wasn’t feeling exactly top notch this morning either, but I was itching to move and only had a short 20 miles to Choluteca. And here I am.

Bike lanes entering and exiting San Lorenzo

Breakfast was roadside papaya. Ripe, but warm

About 5 miles from my destination I passed this pleasant spot

I spent over an hour here, drinking ice water and coffee

The owner kept an interesting collection of poultry

Never far from someone living on the side of the road

With all my dilly dallying I didn’t get to Choluteca until almost noon

Fruit stand in the shade. Still sells warm fruit

Children selling tortillas. There are always tortillas available

Looking parched, everyone is waiting for the rains to come (except me)

Blue Bird Bus culture extends into Honduras as well

Seen better days. And so many overhead wires

This type of tile roof is common. As is the crazy cabling

I stopped here in a vain attempt to score a popsicle

Inside I found SuperMax security but no frozen treats

Found ice cream in the park. I was approached by a friendly cop, curious about my trip. It was an interesting conversation and had just started to get philosophical when he was called away

Psychological exams for firearms permits. Driver license testing as well

Attempting to photograph the hospital, an interesting building to my eye

A street market crowds the entrance, a mildly chaotic place with patients, buyers and sellers all mixing

Another attempt, poking my phone through the fence and worrying I’ll drop it

I found the downtown area interesting to pass through but not relaxing and the hotels poor value

So I retreated to a fancy place on the edge of town. Calm and peaceful and under budget! In San Lorenzo I learned about the national senior discount (“descuento del tercer edad”) which is 30% across the board. Every business is required to give the discount to anyone over 60 but often they won’t if you don’t ask.

Today's ride: 25 miles (40 km)
Total: 3,588 miles (5,774 km)

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