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his visitors. Dr. Toa Vaca was a tall, slender, gray-haired man sporting a dandy handlebar mustache. He was apparently the only veterinarian in the broader municipality of Huayacocotla, which included the town and the surrounding region.
Dr. Toa Vaca said, “I hear from my friend Roberto Mendez in Tamazunchale that you geologists are planning to study the rocks of the Canyon of the Río Vinasco and need to round up some mules or burros to help carry camping equipment and the rocks that you collect in the canyon. He said you probably need four animals accompanied by their handlers. Keep in mind that it will take you about two hours to reach the bottom of the canyon and twice that amount of time to come back out. As I am sure you are aware, it’s very hot and tropical at the bottom of the canyon. I’m glad that I don’t live down there. At any rate, let me know how I can help.”
Arturo said, “The main thing we need is the four mules and their handlers. How long will it take you to round them up for us?”
Dr. Toa Vaca responded, “It will probably take the rest of the day to get the animals for you. Where do you plan to stay tonight?”
“I guess we’ll camp out in the woods around here. Could you suggest a good spot?”
“You are more than welcome to stay with me if you like. I have a big house. I am sure that my wife wouldn’t mind. It would be a pleasure for us to accommodate you. I would like to learn about your geological studies.”
Arturo said, “We hate to impose on you. However, we accept your offer. It would be good to take a shower after camping out last night. We look forward to talking with you and your wife.”
Guillermo Toa Vaca said, “I suggest that you park your van in my driveway. You can actually drive it behind the house near the cages for my fighting cocks. I will see what I can do to get the pack animals for you. When Roberto Mendez contacted me, I immediately made some inquiries about the availability of mules and burros for your excursion into the canyon. I don’t think I will have any problems getting the animals here by early in the morning.”
After being introduced to Guillermo’s wife, the geologists carried what they needed into the house to spend the night. Miller said, “I think we ought to sort out what we need for the trip down into the canyon. Even with the help of pack animals to carry our food and equipment, I think we ought to travel light. We will have to take enough canned goods for dinner. We will probably spend two nights in the canyon. Breakfast is another matter. Bananas may have to do. Maybe we can find some other fruit in the canyon. We will need to take a five-gallon container full of water, and several canteens full of water as well. Felipe, don’t forget to bring along the powdered Gatorade mix. It’s probably going to be pretty hot down there.”
After the geologists finished their preparation for the trip to the canyon, Guillermo said, “Why don’t you let me show you around Huayacocotla? I have to make a house call on one of my patients.” Much to everyone’s surprise, Guillermo’s patient happened to be a Brahma bull by the name of Bubba with prostatitis. The veterinarian had to put the large animal to sleep with a tranquilizer gun. Finally, Bubba collapsed to the ground. Guillermo, equipped with rubber gloves that extended to his shoulders, inserted one arm into the poor animal’s rectum and dutifully performed a prostate massage. After withdrawing his arm, Guillermo said, “You all better stand back and stay behind the fence. Señor bull will not be a very happy customer when he wakes up. I am sure, however, that he will be feeling better shortly.”
After an enjoyable dinner with Dr. Toa Vaca and his wife, the conversation turned to what the geologist were trying to do in the canyon. Miller and Arturo tried to explain the project in layman’s terms. Guillermo and his wife had little trouble understanding their explanation. Then
Dr. Toa Vaca said, “I hear from my friend Roberto Mendez in Tamazunchale that you geologists are planning to study the rocks of the Canyon of the Río Vinasco and need to round up some mules or burros to help carry camping equipment and the rocks that you collect in the canyon. He said you probably need four animals accompanied by their handlers. Keep in mind that it will take you about two hours to reach the bottom of the canyon and twice that amount of time to come back out. As I am sure you are aware, it’s very hot and tropical at the bottom of the canyon. I’m glad that I don’t live down there. At any rate, let me know how I can help.”
Arturo said, “The main thing we need is the four mules and their handlers. How long will it take you to round them up for us?”
Dr. Toa Vaca responded, “It will probably take the rest of the day to get the animals for you. Where do you plan to stay tonight?”
“I guess we’ll camp out in the woods around here. Could you suggest a good spot?”
“You are more than welcome to stay with me if you like. I have a big house. I am sure that my wife wouldn’t mind. It would be a pleasure for us to accommodate you. I would like to learn about your geological studies.”
Arturo said, “We hate to impose on you. However, we accept your offer. It would be good to take a shower after camping out last night. We look forward to talking with you and your wife.”
Guillermo Toa Vaca said, “I suggest that you park your van in my driveway. You can actually drive it behind the house near the cages for my fighting cocks. I will see what I can do to get the pack animals for you. When Roberto Mendez contacted me, I immediately made some inquiries about the availability of mules and burros for your excursion into the canyon. I don’t think I will have any problems getting the animals here by early in the morning.”
After being introduced to Guillermo’s wife, the geologists carried what they needed into the house to spend the night. Miller said, “I think we ought to sort out what we need for the trip down into the canyon. Even with the help of pack animals to carry our food and equipment, I think we ought to travel light. We will have to take enough canned goods for dinner. We will probably spend two nights in the canyon. Breakfast is another matter. Bananas may have to do. Maybe we can find some other fruit in the canyon. We will need to take a five-gallon container full of water, and several canteens full of water as well. Felipe, don’t forget to bring along the powdered Gatorade mix. It’s probably going to be pretty hot down there.”
After the geologists finished their preparation for the trip to the canyon, Guillermo said, “Why don’t you let me show you around Huayacocotla? I have to make a house call on one of my patients.” Much to everyone’s surprise, Guillermo’s patient happened to be a Brahma bull by the name of Bubba with prostatitis. The veterinarian had to put the large animal to sleep with a tranquilizer gun. Finally, Bubba collapsed to the ground. Guillermo, equipped with rubber gloves that extended to his shoulders, inserted one arm into the poor animal’s rectum and dutifully performed a prostate massage. After withdrawing his arm, Guillermo said, “You all better stand back and stay behind the fence. Señor bull will not be a very happy customer when he wakes up. I am sure, however, that he will be feeling better shortly.”
After an enjoyable dinner with Dr. Toa Vaca and his wife, the conversation turned to what the geologist were trying to do in the canyon. Miller and Arturo tried to explain the project in layman’s terms. Guillermo and his wife had little trouble understanding their explanation. Then
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