En el barco

Originally uploaded by D-.

Victoria climbs out of the rickety boat in which we crossed the Rio San Juan. The river cuts through the edge of town, and the only bridge is a good ways off. It can usually be waded — but the water levels and tides vary, and waders may end up pretty well soaked. During the day, an old man runs a ferry service. He charges two Cordobas (about 12 cents) for the trip, and employs local kids to push the boat back and forth across the small river.