9/01 - Played four shows at Soto Cano in the Oasis
2nd Trip in December 2001:
12/01 - Played three shows at Soto Cano in the Oasis and only once did we perform our standard AFE set.
Dana made her debut as the only lead female vocalist
On 12/27 played to the smallest crowd ever for a Liquid Blue performance
Had a great show on our final night thanks to Dave and the guys from the Lizard Lounge!
Travel Highlights
Seeing the capital of Tegucigalpa
Having lunch at El Patio
Making a safe landing in Tegucigalpa, one of the most dangerous airports in the
world. Aircraft must drop in very quickly over mountains and then the runway is very short!
Witnessing a religious procession in Palmerol
Dinner in the town of Palmerol
Beautiful, tropical hillsides
Hanging out with our great host, Robin Gonzalez
Meeting great new friends like Assiddiq
Toured the "Valley of the Angels"
Viewed amazing wood craftsmanship, especially elaborately carved wood trunks
Visiting a very "upscale" mall in Tegucigalpa
Learning the literacy rate in Honduras is 95%, higher than in the U.S.
2nd Trip in December 2001:
Singing Bohemian Rapsody in the van on the way to Soto Cano
Had Christmas dinner in dining facility and sat at the same table where we witnessed the events of 9/11
Stayed in our same hootch also. It felt like home.
Dana wrestling with "Dave the Rock" and getting her ass kicked but showing a-lot of spunk.
Dave hosting us at a great Chinese Restaurant in Comaygua.
$6 massages in town. And truly a better massage than you get in the states for $60 an hour!
Witnessed the oldest working clock in the western hemisphere in Comaygua.
This trip, since the base wasn't locked down, we got out and saw the town and hit the discos in the evening.
Scott did radio interview for AFN radio.
Got to spend time with many familiar faces from our first tour of Honduras.
Had a great time with host Robin Gonzales as always.
Travel Lowlights
Learned of the World Trade Center and Pentagon bombing while dining at Soto Cano mess hall.
The base was locked down and threatcom D posted.
Our first show was cancelled
The remainder of our tour was cancelled due to problems getting flights.
Our helicopter trip to the Copan ruins was cancelled
