Monkey Road and other local haunts

So - we needed a little change of perspective today. It had been a long morning already by the time 8am rolled around. So, we strapped the boys on our backs and ventured down the road to a sign I had noticed a few days ago: "Monkey Road". we thought it'd lead us to monkeys, and the locals told us to bring sweet bananas, but the monkeys weren't out. Oh well, it was a great view of the bluffs nonetheless.

We did see a handful of chickens and roosters on Monkey Road, and some goats. But that's not that unusual. In fact, I think the people in this country live by the true definition of free-range chickens. And they are yummy! Chicken is the only meat I've eaten over here. I've lost weight - my appetite just isn't there. But not to worry, gimme a week back at home (and meals brought to my house by friends, wink, wink) and I'll be back to normal =-)

After Monkey Road, we walked back to the main road and trekked another mile. We stopped for coffee and this cute little hole-in-the-wall, and had the BEST mocha I've had in ages. Well, I haven't had a mocha in ages, but if I had this would've ranked as the best. And look, the sweet little barista wrote "enjoy"! I wanted to cry. Then again everything makes me cry these days. but you know what I mean =-) I was so excited by her kind service, and we started chatting. her name is Patience. Hmm, I get it. I needed to hear "enjoy" from "Patience" today. You knew that, Lord.