I gotta watermelon shot too!
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March 1971. Palin, the top of the hill between Guatemala City and the Pacific Coast. I like the colorful Mayan outfits.
And speaking of money. I remember going to a bank in Tubarao, Brazil (think EFDTC) and trying to cash a U.S. Dollar denominated travelers check. Sorry, inflation is so bad the exchange rate will have changed by the time the check gets to the Central Bank. What to do. I was out of cash.....in any denomination. Then I saw a VISA logo. Can I get a cash advance in the local currency (I think it was the Cruzieros then) on my credit card.....no problema.
JBWX
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/10/2023 04:27PM by John West.
And speaking of money. I remember going to a bank in Tubarao, Brazil (think EFDTC) and trying to cash a U.S. Dollar denominated travelers check. Sorry, inflation is so bad the exchange rate will have changed by the time the check gets to the Central Bank. What to do. I was out of cash.....in any denomination. Then I saw a VISA logo. Can I get a cash advance in the local currency (I think it was the Cruzieros then) on my credit card.....no problema.
JBWX
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/10/2023 04:27PM by John West.
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488 stops for water at Los Pinos tank on closing day Oct. 1979. Photo courtesy Don Richter
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