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You covered a lot of territory here, Lois. I enjoyed the read! Thank you.

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You always get me worried for your safety.

But also amused.

Funny about you not thinking about the Spanish speaking.

When I got a bit lost in Sicily I could not believe that no one, especially the tourists, spoke English.

Panicky a bit.

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It’s called a “Significant Learning Experience.” Sign language works wonders in a pinch.

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Was the bucket just for tourismo like yourself?

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The bucket was for all the women. The men on the ranch used the great outdoors.

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Another gripping adventure! Better you than me. I don't even like hotel rooms.

Going down that canyon you needed to trust your famous Monkey Feet powers!

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It was a job for the Equine Hoofs! I had my eyes closed.

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Yeah, good thing the horse was driving! 🐎😱

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Quite the adventure! I've put myself in some "challenging" situations overseas but I think your tolerance for adventure exceeds mine. Fun read!

BTW, I had a similar "bathroom" experience on Panay Island in the Philippines. I think I just left the contents there and slinked away in shame for lack of situational awareness. Whoops. C'est la vie.

Cheers

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It was outside my realm of experience. No one every taught me bucket etiquette. :)

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Where to empty it?

Can't wander around with it and asking people.

Maybe it's considered valuable manure.

Maybe they wait till it's full enough to be worth emptying.

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Lol! Good thinking Cairn. I’ve never had the heart to ask.

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Always an adventure, Lois. I remember outhouses, but that is a very unique contraption.

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Great story! Adding it to my Bucket List! 🪣

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Check it out on the Internet. I’ve been out to Xotolar so many times now I can’t count them. It is my favorite place in San Miguel.

When you are ready to go, call Efrain (see my posting on Xilitla) and he’ll make all the arrangements for you. He is the one who originally introduced me to Xotolar.

When I first started to visit the ranch, they might not have had anyone out there for several months. Now it is the most highly rated tourist experience in San Miguel.

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It is an incredible trip. Absolutely plan on going!

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Boy, that is living off the land! When my brother was living he had horses and holly property along the Central California Coast. He’d been into horses his whole life, but I never took a liking to wanting to own a horse, and although I grew up with them, I barely rode them.

So one day Harry invited me over to go horseback riding on his ranch. Now my brother had real horses, meaning they were raised for English saddle equestrian events. 🐎I got on Bruce, and not knowing what I was doing, I followed my brother and sister-in-law. Soon we were on a path with about a 100 drop next to the path. AND OMGosh! I thought I was going to fall off the ledge, so I relate to your story about your horse not being a mountain goat.

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Yes! You know exactly what it was like! Thanks for sharing, Charlotte.

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good words 👍

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