Three nites, four days...

In addition to listening for dogs and traffic when picking out a street to park on for the nite, one must also be aware of rectangular iron covers sitting on the sidewalk - for they cover cesspools I think!

I went back to the first neighborhood I parked in last nite but failed to search the sidewalk for such covers, so whiffs of slightly perfumed breezes occasionally wafted thru my sleep. But I did get my 8 hours!

I can't believe I'm sleeping 8 hours thru the nite now. Normally I sleep 5 or 6. But I am. Last nite I had my first lesson with Rebeca and this morning my second espanol lesson with Ismael and two other students, both from China learning Spanish.

The other students work at a Chinese restaurant so I attempted to ask them in Spanish for their used veggie oil. I was not successful, altho the teacher Ismael attempted to help explain - to no avail.

So, this weekend I REALLY have to put my energy into finding veggie oil. I attempted to also find the one lesbian/gay bar but was also unsuccessful. "El Centro", where the bar is located with a big rainbow painted over the door, turns out to be a huge area but I will keep looking.

Now I am back at my espresso place. Pedro asked me today if I am known as a "hippie" to which I said maybe except I do not do drugs. He turned red and let me know I answered his question.

When it gets quieter in here, I will ask him about the present drug wars we hear so much about and get his view.

I have another lesson this evening at 5pm. Now I am heading to the park to check it out, hang out in the sunshine, and hopefully engage in conversation!