carbs at comedor mary

12/02/01

I am sitting in a popular local restaurant. It even received a World Bank grant. I ordered the vegetarian plate. Salad and rice and vegetables. Can´t go wrong. The plate actually consisted of a broiled potato, 2 pieces of avocado, fried rice and a pasta salad which did contain some diced carrots and green beans. And small pieces of ham. And 3 hot tortillas on the side. In Jane Fonda´s new book, Prime Time, she remarks on an improved sense of humour after 50. It is true. I smiled inwardly and removed the ham.

Copan is a pretty little town. All cobblestones. Very touristy. I moved today and am finally staying in a sweet little room looking out on the mountains. Above me on the roof, there is a sheltered area with 2 hammocks, some tables and chairs and a compact little kitchen available for guests. So far, I am here alone this evening. Earlier an American showed up with a gaggle of young children. She offered them all homemade popsicles. They gave me a green one which was quite awful. Now it is night. I have eaten my supper and am hanging in a hammock.The children in the street have gone for supper. It is quiet for the moment. The sky is dark wiht no stars. It did not rain today. Nor did the sun shine. I imagine that with either distance or time passing, it will shine again.