Border Crossing Numero Tres

Hola from Honduras compatriots. Today we had a long but uneventful border crossing event, that despite its length was the least stressful I would say (I being Lefty). Since entering Honduras all I can say is wow, quite a beautiful place. We entered at Agua Caliente and then headed up to Santa Rosa de Copan. We ate pizza there and then took a beautiful one hour drive to Gracias. We are staying in a nice place tonight and hope to hit the road bright and early tomorrow to get to the border with Nicaragua. We will probably not cross the border until the day after tomorrow though. Thoughts on Honduras.... overall great roads that are uncrowded. Fantastic vistas. Helpful people. Ancho says we should mention that we have not told our tale of getting through Guatemela city with no map. (that is a detailed map of the city). Once again, when Ancho insisted that I get out and ask directions as my ZEN driving philosophy was once again leading us from our destination, we found of all things, a McDonalds to pull into and I asked a young couple if they could tell me the way to Rio Hondo, or the Atlantic Coastal Highway. Well, as luck would have it, the man and his wife lived close to the last major exit for the highway and so of course they drove us there. When we got to the exit we pulled over to give them some gas money for their trouble, as it was a good twenty minutes of driving and they of course refused our money. They were a really cute couple and they were so helpful. Cities are tough cookies. Fortunately the woman at customs in Honduras this morning gave us a map that has some city information on it which should be helpful. The border crossing this morning was rather hilarious actually. There is absolutely no way in Hades we would have gotten through it as we did without help from a local. They do that, however, for money. But they deserve it I believe. Anyway, many dotting of I´s and crossing of t´s making of copies. Several discussions about the truck and what we were doing, etc. etc. When the main customs woman was finally through with me, I thanked her for her patience and apologized for not always understanding her directions. She then softened up and asked me if I had a map of Honduras. And so, we found ourselves owners of a free map, yes free! Now if they would only put street signs up!!! And so we push on. The truck is running well. We have named her Bessie in honour of Melissa´s cat. Speaking of cats, I have heard that my precious has gone to live with her grandparents. Take good care of her. Also, the former caretaker of Poe, if you read this, please contact our former roommate aka Biscuits, as she is trying to reach you and has lost your number (shocker). She wants to come visit you on her way back to school. We are ready to be in our home in Costa Rica, and will have a stay with one layover day in Granada, Nicaragua (hopefully) before the border push to Costa Rica and finally home. Much love to everyone in all the nooks and crannies of the world where you find yourselves!