Around 5:30pm we started our last stretch towards San Fernando through the "Grapevine" pass. The climb was not as treacherous as we had expected, but we did encounter a brushfire in its early stages. I imagine the other cars on the highway were confused as we passed by the growing blaze in two fire trucks and an ambulance. Oops.
We arrived in San Fernando around 7:00 at Eduardo's friends place. Armando, a former bombero, greeted us with a round of Gallos (Guatemalan beer) that was much appreciated after the day's long drive. After getting settled, family and friends of Eduardo and Armando began to trickle in and soon we were in the middle of a regular old fiesta! We enjoyed some great Guatemalan food, spoke a lot of Spanish, and tipped back another Gallos or two (or three...maybe four...yikes!) with shots of rum thrown in occasionally. Eduardo's friends were loads of fun and everyone had a great time. In the morning we were treated to a hot Guatemalan breakfast of eggs, beans, tortillas, and tamales (absolutely delicious!) We can't thank the friends of Eduardo in San Fernando enough for there hospitality.
Muchas Gracias, Bomberos de San Fernando!!!
Sean Leisner
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hahaha I like that Sean is the only one talking about the booze and food. Good.
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