Tariy 2009 – Day 6. Yesterdays run in with the police and the ensuing slaughter by their crony mosquitoes had given me a restless night. I awoke for the 20th and last time to begin my day exploring and checking out my operators in Trujillo. I took advantage of my last couple hours at Hostel Colonial to take another excellent shower. I knew I wouldn’t be spending another night at the Hostel, not because it was bad (in fact it was one of the best I’ve stayed in) but because if I was to continue my trip up north I would have to balance my budget…how boring…but that’s half of what backpacking is about, the other half is adventure mixed in with some luck. I said goodbye to my new [Continue reading...]