27 anyway they appear very temperate, low deciduous trees. I finally tried an path high up the hill from the road. They were beautiful. Large rainforest hardwoods, with some smaller growth in the shaded forest floor, rotting logs strewn everywhere, enormous large bromeliads abundant, thick moss, everything moist and perfect for salamanders. But now are no evidence. I worked hard in that forest for more than 3 hrs, turning literally hundreds of choice logs, breaking open many dozens, and stripping much bark, checking some several dozen bromeliads from small to lg. (leaves 2-3 ft.), all full of water and insects but no sign of salamanders, frogs, or eggs. I did find two frogs, one under a log and the other active they appear to be the same species. Managed to catch an alligator lizard under some stones in a cornfield. I then, after walking the ridge with the woods on it towards Barillas, I descended the slope into a very nice pine forest, also strewn with stumps and logs, nothing. From there I made my way to the road and got back to the hotel at 11:00 am. Slept this p.m. and bought a pair of marimba sticks from the local marimba maker for Jim Gressener, and 4 nice enamel spoons ($5 each) for Ellen and Mico, also mailed a letter for Renan. I'm leaving Barillas tomorrow and will make one last attempt for sals along the river (57)