I've gotten pretty settled into my new place, although I am still looking for something else. I did find a cute place yesterday, but it is more than I want to spend every month. Antigua is much more expensive than I anticipated. I have several choices to choose from on the new location, but we shall see what comes up in the next couple of weeks. I'm told lovely apartments ranges rom $400-$800 a month. Heck, that's US prices, and I have no income coming in right now. I can get a really nice room, with no kitcHen for about $300 a month. Even though I won't cook a huge meal, it's nice to have a small microwave and fridge in your room for quick snacks and preparations. I don;'t want to have to get dressed to go to a shared kitchen area. It's easy to spend hundreds of dollars a month in going out to eat.
I'm still trying to walk the rescue dogs a few days a week. I'll also start visiting with the rescue cats soon. I jsut found out where they are located, I thought they were only locatred in sonmeone's home. I am making some head way with two ferrel puppies. They are about 6-months old and beautiful, but extremely afraid of humans. They eat out of my hand. I have them coming up to me when I have a toy in my hand and htey really want to get closer, but they back off. We've got a long way to go before we can put them on a leash for walks and even longer before they are adoptable. One dog snapped at me today. She's been a litiel cranky with everyone since she was spade.
One of my highlights is viewing the active volcano, Fuego, in the evenings. The other night she erupted with fury. There were probably five streams of lava flow visible for 2-minutes or so. One small apartment I am looking at has a beautiful rooftop terrace. The million dollar view is the only plus. The apartment itself is a dive. Anyone who knows me well knows I would have it looking cute, but I am not sure I want to sink any of my money into it.
I've had dinner out a few times. Pangean again. I probably won't go back a third time. The Fettucini with Lemongrass, Porcini Mushrooms & Arugula was good, but not excellent. The portion was small and they used more of an egg noodle than a fettucini noodle. The service was extremely slow too. I also have eaten at Asados de Antigua Steak House with a friend from W Virginia. He really watches his budget and knows where all the cheap place to go are located. The price was 60Q ($7.75)inclusive of tip and a fresh orange juice. I had an excellent grilled chicken, potato and fresh veggie dish of high quality. I have also had breakfast at Chez Pierre, a new little bistro. I eat out 3-4 times a week, and the rest of the time I am attempting to cook small and easy meals consisting of either beans, eggs, tuna or cheese as my protein with veggies, bread, rice, tortillas or pasta.
I walk to the La Bodogena (large market) several times a week to stock up on stuff as well as the outdoor market. Everything in Antigua is within 12-blocks of one side of town to the other. I walk everywhere. The market is best for fresh produce, but they have everything imaginable. I'd just rather not go to a half a dozen different vendors to save a dollar or two.
Spanish is coming along really slowly. I am not studying nor practicing. I hope to join a gym very soon. The apartment I am looking at is right next door to a gym, so there will be no excuses to not start working out.
Think I'll take a siesta! A rare event for me these days.
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