Internet:
Hotel Mante (they’d like a .5 cent donation per hour) one computer
Hotel Monterrey - two computers front lobby - no charge http://www.hotelmonterrey.com.mx/
Hint the @ is made mostly by pressing the control / Shift and #2 key – ASK anyone however each keyboard is different – worst case….. cut and paste from your last email the @ sign.
Soriana – the major grocery shopping area there is a nice internet store opened until 10:00 p.m. (doesn’t open until approx. 9:30 a.m.) – costs is $1 an hour – about 7 computers
Plaza and in town – many small (hard to find) internet shops – look for one closest to your stay. Most will close for Siesta
Pictures and wanting to Download your Chip make some room Try the Pharmacia called Benviendos at the corner on the Central Plaza has the machine to unload your chip and burn to a CD from your chip before you go…You can choose the instructions in English - Low costs to have this done before you leave and something to give to your host families or friends. – Prints are also available (check costs) – Some internet shops offer this but best to check out the Pharmacia instead.
Local Chat Website: www.enmante.com.mx -
Weather – you will find on http://weather.weatherbug.com/Mexico/El-Mante-weather.html - look at this for a conversion chart http://weather.org/conversion.htm
Miles vs Kilometers http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0001713.html
Newspapers: Spanish but interested… http://www.elecodelmante.comhttp://www.cuartopoderdetamaulipas.com.mx/
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