06/25 Had a little rain to start the day. Lasted about an hour and then it mostly just drizzled. Luck was on my side because an hour after I arrived in town a nasty thunderstorm rolled through. I was safe and sound in my US $4.99 motel room so it didn’t matter. 
The place is called the Plaza Hotel. The room isn’t bad–2 beds, cable TV, a fan, space for my bike and it’s pretty clean. The shower/bathroom are shared but I can live with that for five bucks.
I’m running into a few places where the people don’t speak Spanish or English so it takes a little more non-verbal communication to be understood. There are something like 22 spoken languages in Guatemala so it was just a matter of time. Even the word for water (agua) is different. I had to show a lady the little bit left in my bottle so she’d know what I wanted. Food is so cheap here too. Lunch was a big plate of rice, beans and chicken tortillas plus 2 Cokes for US $3.
I forgot to mention the parrots at the hotel in La Reforma. They spoke to everyone sitting near them at the restaurant in Spanish. “Hola! Hola!” over and over again. They also made a barking noise when they got hungry.
GPX Track
| Mood: | Good | | Weather: | Rainy/Warm |
| Wind: | Brisk | | Wind Direction: | Variable |
| Avg Speed: | 10.8 mph (17.4 km/h) | | Top Speed: | 27.1 mph (43.6 km/h) |
| Total Ascent: | 1107 ft (337.4 m) | | Max Elevation: | 787 ft (239.9 m) |
| Distance: | 49.22 mi (79.2 km) | | Total Distance: | 13462 mi (21665 km) |
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Nice! What’s up with that sign? I no speak spanish but I think it said something about violence and corruption. I really enjoy reading your posts. Keep up the good work and happy travels! Be safe!