I’m still surprised by all of the contrasts around town. I know that there are contrasts in the US that are just as striking…but, I guess it hits me because in the US there are miles and miles between the “rich” and “poor” sections of town. Here…there are no divisions like that. You’ll see a really really super nice house right across the street from one that looks about ready to fall in. Here is an example of some of the nicer houses in town.