Trip Log (Letter written April 1, 2006)

reh@knology.net — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 20:59:50 GMT

Saturday April 1, 2006 6:00AM
A disjointed day. Arrived at airport with time but got a clerk who didn't have a clue and time started to slide. Left my traveling book {loose leaf binder with plane ticket, addresses, scheduled, etc.} at the counter. Fortunately, a clerk brought it to the waiting area or I would have been lost. Inefficient but helpful.

Tegucigalpa at 12"45PM. New roll-out corridors, no more walking down steps to the tarmac, across the runway, and in a door. A new era is staring for travel to Honduras; it looks like they are adding a motel to the airport terminal as well as covered corridors. Jorge not there to help me thru customs, all bags arrived, Jorge met me out front. Drove to his shop to say "HI" to the family then to Leslie's Place to sign in.

Went to church {got there late}. Pastor Victor’s wife, small congregation. After service I asked to see Pastor Schmeckel. "He is no longer here, you should call him for an explanation". My Spanish is not good and her English wasn't very good but this didn't sound good to me.

Went to Jorge's house and met lawyer. We talked about our intent. He brought a check list of items, we went over it, I have most of the items with me. About cost:

8,000 to 10,000 lps. registration fees
8,000 to 10,000 lps. lawyer fees

I asked about "gratuities" for various clerks. He said he doesn't work that way. He requested $150 retainer
we will meet Monday at 1"00 at Leslie's place.

Jorge and I traded out vehicles so I would have one to drive to El Amatillo. Not worth the hassle, would rather rent one.
9:00PM Went to bed

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Trip Log (Letter written April 1, 2006)