Stephen 2

So we saw stephen today in prison.
Thank-you to all of you who remembered us and him in your prayers.
He was in good spirits, seemed in good health, and was very happy to see us.
The most noticable effect from 5yrs in prison here is that he mixes a lot of spanish words into his english.

He told us how he shares his cell with 5 others. Fortunately they get along well and look out for each other. Food is the standard local guyo pinto (rice and peas) but of a pretty poor quality and not hygienically prepared. He is able to cook his own food as and when he has the means to buy ingredients.

Medicines (even stiches) he has had to pay for if he is able. He remembers a time after sustaining an injury to his arm when he was not able to get even paracetamol.

There is not a lot to do. Work is a privelege for a few because it earns money and there is not enough work for everyone.

He seems to be managing very well in a hard hard place.

Next week brendan hopes to return with some books and a bit more food.

San Juan del sur

We had a couple of days on the pacific coast - San juan del sur, in the far south west of the country.

Staying in a mosquito infested hovel (because it was cheap) and spending our days, reading, swimming and relaxing.

oh and watching the sun go down...........

ok so that is the yealm estuary but who was to know?