March 4, 2011 in blog, Guatemala, North America, Travelogue
The lightning show behind Volcan Atitlan and Volcan Tomilan last night was spectacular. We’re often treated to natural fireworks flashing white and orange, illuminating deep purple volcanos in […]
February 28, 2011 in blog, Guatemala, North America, Travelogue
Some mornings, I just should stay in bed… or on the living room floor in my sleeping bag as the case may be. Friday was one of those […]
February 26, 2011 in blog, Guatemala, North America, Travelogue
There are so many days in life when I fight the temptation to throw up my hands and give up on the world. The problems are so big. The […]
February 25, 2011 in Guatemala, North America, Travelogue
The children hop like grasshoppers when the word “Chichicastenango” surfaces. It’s one of their favourite towns in the highlands of Guatemala and is home to a market that draws visitors […]
February 20, 2011 in Guatemala, North America, Travelogue
The house is quiet. This is a rare thing. I love to wake early and sit, wrapped in my sleeping bag, like a worm, and write as the sky fades […]
February 14, 2011 in Guatemala, North America, Travelogue
Sometimes love surprises you. I had the great privilege of growing up in one of the best families on the planet. If you’ve ever met my […]
February 7, 2011 in blog, Guatemala, North America, Travelogue
It struck me as I reached the top of the path up from the embarcadero. The boat ride was unusually slow and I was unusually tired. The long […]
January 31, 2011 in Belize, North America, Travelogue
Everyone should ride a chicken bus at least once. If for no other reason than to gain an appreciation for what excellent and comfortable service Grey Hound provides, or as […]
January 30, 2011 in Belize, North America, Travelogue
The manatees, sadly, were not in attendance. Eric and AC looked for them for a long time in the lagoon between the mangrove islands and wondered aloud whether something had […]
January 29, 2011 in Belize, North America, Travelogue
Overnight the wind has laid. This morning the only sound to punctuate the pink creeping over the horizon is the endless breaking of waves on the miles of reef, of […]
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