In 48 hours we will be traveling from Tegucigalpa (the capitol of Honduras) by vehicle to San Francisco de la Paz in the region of Olancho - known locally as the wild, wild West. Depending on the road conditions (which vary from year to year), the ride takes anywhere from 4-6 hours. Usually around 4 1/2 -5 hours. We stop at the half way point to use the bathroom, stretch our legs, and have a snack. The place where we stop was started by Mennonites in the 1960's. A community from up-state New York and Canada decided to start a community down there. It was successful in the farming; the Old World order and the New World order people did not get along very well though. In the 1970's the majority of them returned to the US/Canada. The store is run by the same families who stayed behind. They do not dress in Amish clothing, you would not know that they were of this faith, but it is a very interesting story. And we are thankful that they are there so that we can stop and use the bathroom!
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