Summary

Chapter 13 starts off with Hector's beginning his time in Africa. He's already off the plane and he's approaching the hotel, which is described as being very pretty and well-maintained. Hector notices a sign that requests visitors not bring weapons onto the hotel grounds, which he finds interesting. He also notices army-men drinking at the bar. It's at the bar where Hector meets Eduardo, a foreigner who happens to speak Hector's language very well and only drank sparkling water. Eduardo is a drug dealer who explains some bad politics that have been happening in his country. His children are grown and his wife is depressed, for which Hector suggests a different pill prescription than what she currently has. Eduardo explains to Hector all about the people who take drugs. Also at the bar, Hector meets Isidore, a barman with whom he finds kinship because...