Quote Originally Posted by Lola View Post
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if there is a local you feel comfortable with

and they have a day off when you want to go, ask if they want to go with you as a guide, and pay them for their time, their fares and meals on your adventure. If there is a local taxi driver you are comfortable with he could do the same, it will just cost a little more for tying up his vehicle for a few hours. Work out the details and agree on costs before you confirm the plan.
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boardie-Lola ~~~ good-good **addition** ..... nice plan

BUT:::::>>>>>> it kinda-sorta complicates an *adventure* which is really quite simple.

AND, another-BUT:::::>>>> it's BEST if that ''..local..'' is FROM the Lucea-area .... lives there and/or has strong ties there ... KNOWS the area AND the people in the area.

i've *learned* that most-folks PREFER seeing '''.one-of-their-own..'' getting the touri$t dollars, as well. ..... kinda-sorta like a ''..keeping 'it' in the family'' thing-y