Improvisation is becoming a way of life.  When we arrived to our apartment, we had a brand new gas stove that had to be connected and the last couple of things put together. It is a basic stove, but is fine for our needs.  We are not really planning to do a lot of baking etc.  One problem was that all of the burners were too hot.  It was impossible to simmer so we were having trouble cooking things like rice.  I researched it and clarified that there is a small screw inside the burner knob which adjusts the low setting.  The opening was very narrow and deep so no screwdriver i could find here would fit.  After another clumsy attempt at cooking rice Cheryl was getting frustrated so i got thinking about options.  maybe a stiff piece of wire could be ground and used for the adjustment.  the first piece was still tto big but i had a stiff piece of thin wire that fit in the hole but could i get enough catch in the screw head to adjust the flame?  Below is my soon to be patented tool with a small flat tapered fine screwdriver tip with which to hopefully adjust the flame setting.  It worked perfectly.  Now the three small burners will go nice and low.  Cheryl is contenta and i can now cook rice just right. The second photo is the tool in use.  As my sister in law has been known to say from time to time (usually after feeding her fresh walleye fillets), Rick is awesome!  

Our transportation while in Trujillo-a Toyota Landcruiser.  Sturdy and reliable transportation for the roads in Honduras.

A view from the top of the school where we have started taking twice weekly spanish lessons.  The central plaza is in the foreground with the large Catholic church and spires, behind that the edge of the mountains and the Carribean Sea.  The property we are staying at would be just to the left of the church spires and right along the beachfront area.

Our Maestra Espanol, Magna.  She is muy excellente in her methods.  We are having fun while we learn.