Paaahleeeez tell me there really isn't a place named Jackass Flats in Colorado!!!
As for using beads as payment.... I tried to exchange some at the booth on the corner of 5th and 14th and had no luck. I think what he said was "This is Playa, not Sandals." Not sure. My Espanol sucks.
Welcome!!!! Love your intro. You can only go down from there.
(did I say that?)