The plan for the day was a casual 90 mile ride to San Pedro on Lake Atitland. 5 miles out of town we hit a road block. We're told it's a nation wide bus driver strike and all the roads in Guatemala are blockaded. The best I can figure is bus driver get some financial support from the government. I do know the bus drivers were blocking the road as part of a demand for more money from the government. We made several attempts to see if they would allow us through all met with a polite but firm, no. Since the blockade was planned to last all day we decided to head back to Huehue and try again tomorrow.
Using Max's tactic of asking a cab driver to lead us to a hotel we navigated the narrow market streets to a hotel which was certainly at the top of our budget guidelines. Max negotiated a better rate and we were in.
Our lodging needs vary from person to person however the basics are
1) secure parking for the bikes. 2) three beds ideal, two big beds will do. 3) close to food and beer. 4) Internet access. This place worked well in all categories.
I showered, caught up on emails. Talked to Knikki, more snow in Haines.
Dinner in town was good. Prices higher than we were use to in Mexico.
Off to bed, trying for an early start tomorrow.
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Location:Huehuetenango aka Huehue
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