Translation of Bewilligung

On one hand I detest the topics that the media chooses on the news, for example the coverage of the entire trial of O.J. Simpson. But not only this trial, also other completely unimportant events.
He has helped me to take a decision and although I carried my entire laguage with me I returned to El Panchan for the night. We returned there in the early evening and I was happy to find a room.
We checked in, took a refreshing hot shower and were really happy about our accommodation. As it was late, we took another ride to some restaurant. When we payed the driver he told us that he had no change.