Cena Tipica

While wandering the streets of Panajachel, I decided it was time for cena (the evening meal).

I past what seemed to be a restaurant. it was filled (8-ish persons) with police officers. I figured - cops, they know where to eat. I sat in the dining room, which was off the kitchen - which appears to serves as the family´s regular kitchen.

There was no menu. At night, you have a choice of a typical dinner or not. I went with the cena tipica (or tipica cena. i have trouble placing the adjectives) sin carne.

Therefore I had: scrambled eggs, black beans, rice and tortillas - hold the meat please. Plus a Fresca. The bill was Q13, which is slightly less than $2. the meal was quite filling. I just remembered that i forgot to tip. I will have to run over (i am across the street) and leave a Q3 tip.

I have had the typical cena at my homestay. this was the first time having it out on the town.

good times.

bjm 4 dec 2007