In order to stop making weekly runs to fill up small gas bottles, we did what is normal here and had a big tank installed on the roof. A friend recommended their “gas guy” and we were surprised, but happy, to see him show up with a crew of five. That gas tank was heavier than it seemed.

The five of them deciding the best way to run the lines. One goes out to the front of the house, where about ten feet off the ground they install a big hose connection. The gas trucks drive through town, and at least once a day you’ll hear their gas truck jingle playing loudly as they drive past. You can call one of the companies, or you can just flag them down as they drive past. They’ll park wherever they can, unroll their hose, and climb up a ladder to make the connection. In a couple minutes you’ve got all the gas you need for a few months.

The other line was run to the main connection that runs throughout the house (fireplace, stove, and hot water heater). Since it was the first fill of the new tank the gas guy had to come on up and purge the tank.

And just like that, in a couple of hours we had some nicely installed copper piping, and a full tank of gas.

Our first scorpion visitor to the house.

At first glance you’d think the bug broke down. Then you remember the engine is in the back. This was the VW mechanic’s car.

I know, all I do is wander around town taking pictures of VWs.

Rainy season is upon us. Clear skies give way to a late afternoon downpour a couple times a week now.

Za is very happy to have the water fountain running. She’s in and out of there all day long.

Another Teen Connect get together. Cool property about 15 minutes outside of town with a pool, outdoor games, ping pong, and amazing food.

Interesting view of Centro from a side of town we don’t get over to very often.