Author: HoneyBadger (ID: 19648) Posted: 2012-02-15 03:07 GMT+00:00 Mileage: 583.29 km
Tags: Travel, Photography, Good Food, Landscape, Adventure, Grand Tour
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Window Washing
Gas station attendants usually wash customer's windows for a tip. A $5-$10 peso tip is appreciated, a fact that didn't dawn on me until half the trip was completed. Did not see a single self-service station. Prices are determined by the government and it's all the same, from a remote mountain to popular beach resorts.
Google Translation Gas station attendants usually wash customer's windows for a tip. A $5-$10 peso tip is appreciated, a fact that didn't dawn on me until half the trip was completed. Did not see a single self-service station. Prices are determined by the government and it's all the same, from a remote mountain to popular beach resorts.
Pinotepa Nacional
Or Pino for short. Very hilly city.
Google Translation Or Pino for short. Very hilly city.
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Another Fancy Shrine
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Road Hazards
Thankfully, cows don't prance like deer.
Google Translation Thankfully, cows don't prance like deer.
Puerto Escondido
Another popular beach resort. Waaaaaay more laidback than any town I've seen. Very few police around.
Google Translation Another popular beach resort. Waaaaaay more laidback than any town I've seen. Very few police around.
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Dixie BBQ
I wonder if they have mustard or vinegar pork. Highly doubt it.
Google Translation I wonder if they have mustard or vinegar pork. Highly doubt it.
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Golden Hands Award
I have in good authority that if you do your time in Federales HQ, you get rewarded with one of these in your home town. No chinese-made desktop version here, my friends!
Google Translation I have in good authority that if you do your time in Federales HQ, you get rewarded with one of these in your home town. No chinese-made desktop version here, my friends!
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Surfer Town
The waves were a little stronger than normal. Saw lots of surfers in the water and walking around. Maybe that's wht it's so laid back.
Google Translation The waves were a little stronger than normal. Saw lots of surfers in the water and walking around. Maybe that's wht it's so laid back.
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Why Not?
Had not had any seafood yet, so I treated myself to a beachside restaurant lunch.
Google Translation Had not had any seafood yet, so I treated myself to a beachside restaurant lunch.
Restaurant Menu
Drew???
Google Translation Drew???
Reasonable Prices
Interesting... Artwork...
Thanks, But No Thanks...
Sure, those ice cubes are made with purified water... allegedly. I'll drink straight from the can, thanks.
Google Translation Sure, those ice cubes are made with purified water... allegedly. I'll drink straight from the can, thanks.
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Fish and Shrimp Surprise
Not bad
Tasty, with melted cheese on top. The waiter said the red sauce was hot. When a Mexican, born and raised, that has been drinking hot sauce since childbirth, tells you that something is "hot", pay attention. I didn't. Paid the price.
Google Translation Tasty, with melted cheese on top. The waiter said the red sauce was hot. When a Mexican, born and raised, that has been drinking hot sauce since childbirth, tells you that something is "hot", pay attention. I didn't. Paid the price.
Police Patrolling
Only cops I remember seeing.
Google Translation Only cops I remember seeing.
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Avocado Milkshake
Even a HoneyBadger has limits...
Google Translation Even a HoneyBadger has limits...
Taj Mahal Meets Jaws Meets Buddah
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My Beloved Perrier!
And cheap, at less than a buck! Would've snatched 30 if that wasn't the only bottle left.
Google Translation And cheap, at less than a buck! Would've snatched 30 if that wasn't the only bottle left.
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Bond???
Piedra Del Rosario
A huge rock on the side of the road. Named "Rosary Stone" for some reason.
Google Translation A huge rock on the side of the road. Named "Rosary Stone" for some reason.
Coconut Water
Though I love coconut water, I was hesitant to get some and the hundreds of roadside stands. I gave in. Good stuff.
Google Translation Though I love coconut water, I was hesitant to get some and the hundreds of roadside stands. I gave in. Good stuff.
Coconut Pulp
These are also sold next to the water. They came with a bag of chilli to spice it up. I mean, seriously? Does it have to go with EVERYTHING??? Did not see spicy water, but I'm sure it's out there if I look. They even sell "Micheladas", which is beer with hot sauce. I'm not making this up.
Google Translation These are also sold next to the water. They came with a bag of chilli to spice it up. I mean, seriously? Does it have to go with EVERYTHING??? Did not see spicy water, but I'm sure it's out there if I look. They even sell "Micheladas", which is beer with hot sauce. I'm not making this up.
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Wind Power!
Did not see a single solar cell anywhere though. For a country that produces its own oil, don't you find it strange they're seeking to implement more expensive energy alternatives?
Google Translation Did not see a single solar cell anywhere though. For a country that produces its own oil, don't you find it strange they're seeking to implement more expensive energy alternatives?
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Cheapest Hotel Yet - $22 Dollars
Also with a strong Internet connection. My theory is, the cheaper the hotel, the less likely other patrons are carrying wi-fi devices. More bandwith for me :)
Google Translation Also with a strong Internet connection. My theory is, the cheaper the hotel, the less likely other patrons are carrying wi-fi devices. More bandwith for me :)