Year 2, 2019, Pedasi, our little town

This little town of Pedasi has around 4000 people. We are fortunate enough to live within walking distance for most of our needs.

This little restaurant is max 5 minutes walk and is owned by a couple that lived in Toronto for many years. Such a small world, one of their daughters is now living in North Battleford, Daryl's home town.                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                    

When you want something good, inexpensive and quick this is the place to go.                              

They sell sandals too, apparently they are locally made and hand painted.  I had to buy them tight and wear to stretch. Amazingly 'squeaky', but getting better since wearing in salt water.

After two weeks the sandals are no longer tight and the nail polish is gone!

Recycling is definitely a big thing here. This is outside the school, and below is outside the cultural centre.

Just past Asados, there is a strip mall. It has a clothing store and the car dealership where we rented a car.

Then next to that is a fairly good size grocery store. 

The grocery stores here carry absolutely everything, or so it seems.

A sample of meat choices. Have to admit we haven't tried neither the pigs head nor feet. 

The chicken and smoked chops are really good.

There is a market on Friday mornings, but we haven't been in town on a Friday yet to check it out.

On Independence Day there was a street celebration and parade. Not sure if you can see but there is water from a fire hose being poured over the dancers from above.... keeps you cool!

Electricity has been consistent so far, it frequently goes out for a few minutes.
Only once has it gone out for 10 hours straight.
But we came prepared.
And it really helps to have a gas BBQ.
Anyway, we eat all our meals outside; we were really thankful for the Costco lamp that we brought in our carry on luggage.






And then I took some pictures around town.

A church, I also saw a Baptist church, but didn't get a picture and can't remember where it was.

The airport, unfortunately, no longer has commercial flights to Panama City. It sure would be handy. Someone told us it was about $500 for a return trip.... not sure if that is per person or for a couple.

Unlike last year when we had to take our garbage a five minute walk to a "casa de basura"....garbage house....here the truck comes by every Tuesday.













Looks like somebody is hand painting garden steps.






















What would a public toilet be without it very own chicken!

There is yoga at the cultural centre three times a week....for $10






























And for the day you decide town water is a definite no-no, thank goodness there is a pharmacy.

Without seeing a doctor I was able to purchase a weeks supply of Nexium (first time in my life, I might add). Along with probiotics and no more tap water I should be good to go.














We are enjoying having wheels, although our only long trips has been to Panama City twice. There will be more to come for sure.


And it is lovely to have a place to relax after a hard days work:)




Cheers
Ruth