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A sluggish beast goes home.

Before sunrise, I awake, stumbled drowsily to the stereo and lowered the volume; it is my alarm clock. I am traveling to La Ceiba today. Tripping over shoes and scattered clothes, I make my way to the bathroom, flipping light switches; I am a groggy growling beast. Yet, instead of preparing for the trip, after a moment I sneak back to my warm bed and snuggle beneath the covers.

Once again I rise from my rest, but this time I succeed. A fresh shower reestablishes my humanity. I begin to order my room, and phone the bus company to make a reservation (I had neglected to do so earlier). I am now ready for a refreshing visit to my hometown.

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