Return to Banos

After this stop, we returned to Banos.  We dropped some of our stuff at the hostel and went out for a wander.  We had intended to find a supermarket and buy ingredients to cook for ourselves, but we ended up in the market with Denise and Derk.  There, we had delicious street food that filled us up for the rest of the day for just a few dollars.  I had a chicken soup, and Mark had chorizo and eggs with potato cakes and different salads.

Later, we visited the city’s church with its glorious altar piece.  This Basilica is dedicated to the Virgin of the Holy Water, who is credited with several local miracles. Inside, there are several artworks by Father Enrique Mideros depicting the miracles, and there is a museum in his name attached to the church.  This was closed when we were there, so we will probably try again tomorrow.

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