We have had some interesting conversations during our time here in Guatemala. From people at our gate selling 'ancient Mayan gold' to various 'marriage options' based on appetites for beans and tortillas, we are never quite sure what is next. But on our way back from Chiminisjuan clinic a week or so ago, I had a strange request. The road crew flagged me down and asked to borrow my truck battery. I proceeded to tell them that I wasn't sure if I had jumper cables. They then further explained that they needed the actual battery.
Their steam roller's battery was bad and in order to start it, they needed to borrow a battery. So, when they stop for lunch, they need to flag someone down to start it back up again for the afternoon's work. Good plan, if we weren't in the middle of nowhere. I am not sure how long they have been doing it this way but it certainly was not the first.
Removing the battery.
And here they are hooking it up to their roller...
A quick view of the typical traffic on this particular stretch of road. A mother and son carrying long grass for their animals. Unfortunately, they don't need a battery for that.
The machine started right up and apparently the alternator worked because it stayed running when they took our battery back out.
Replacing the battery in our red truck and we were on our way. Just another 'ordinary' day here in Guatemala!
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