Fare thee well Honduras

Honduras was an interesting experience. We performed in 3 cities, 2 of which were the most dangerous in the country. Which meant we were instructed not to venture out on our own. There's a tension in the air I felt it as soon as we arrived and it didn't leave until we left. We played our last gig in San Pedro Sula at Centro Cultural Sampedrano, this school and cultural center was run by a really amazing women. She has been runing the school and cultural center for 30 years and you could feel it. A well run school, the kids were so generous with their spirit and participation, really great. She mentioned to Alicia that she use to walk everywhere to do errands ect. but now she doesn't it's just too dangerous. Which is sad, but what's even sadder is that there she replied that "it's just the way things are if you live in a city, right?" This is what is sad, people are not demanding that things change and the corrupt get out of the police and gov positions, and demand that issues of gangs and drug war get dealt with. There is no trust in the law enforcement apparently they are all corupt. That is such an uncomfortable thought, the reality that there is no one you can trust to protect you. Whoaaa.
What is also really strange is the amount of franchises, they are everywhere. Nicaragua was not at all linked up with franchises, apparently that is because nicaragua did not have strong ties with america, but honduras and el salvador do. And thus all those bad fast food joints are here, including my favorite, popeyes chicken.
With these harsh realities we still were able to had a good time with Natasha and Carmen, they are lovely ladies to hang out with. I began a coffee habit here 3 cups a day. So tasty and strong that coffee.



Here are highlights from Honduras.