(^16) Juticalpa – Wild camp - 43 kilometres
Shortly after departing Juticalpa, our route veered left at a heavily guarded turn-
off. The road immediately started climbing up the mountain. After 20 kilometres, a
settlement appeared where one could fill the water bottles. From there on, the road
deteriorated and we struggled along a narrow dirt track, higher and higher. Still, the
route climbed and we slipped and slid along a muddy, potholed road.
The going was dreadfully slow, and spotting a half-built structure we sought
permission to set up the tents. The owner lived lower down the valley and was busy
building a house closer to the road. This structure suited us as it provided camping
out of sight of passing vehicles and offered running water. However, no sooner were
the tents pitched than curious villagers came to witness this unusual event. Some
peeped shyly around corners and others stared expressionlessly. Mothers brought
their babies to point out these strange-looking foreigners. Eventually, it became
dark and all headed home, leaving us to do our cooking.
leana
(Leana)
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