Then & Now: Three Years In Review, As Seen From a Hammock

April 2, 2011 in Africa, Austria, Belgium, Belize, blog, Canada, Czech Republic, England, Europe, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Inspiration, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, North America, Travelogue, Tunisia, United States

It’s my favourite thing, sitting in the hammock, watching the lago. It’s beautiful at any time of day, but there’s something about sneaking down there after dinner when the water […]

“It’s a party now!”

March 25, 2011 in blog, Guatemala, North America, Travelogue

You can trust me when I say that any morning beginning with vomit and a side order of anti-diarrheals with breakfast for two thirds of the family is a harbinger […]

Timing is Everything

March 23, 2011 in blog, Guatemala, Honduras, North America, Travelogue

Sometimes, timing is everything. You wouldn’t think so, living down here, where we’ve officially retired our watches and just live life on our bio-rhythms and what seems “right” in terms […]

A Visit to Copan: In Which Ezra Finally “Gets It.”

March 22, 2011 in blog, Honduras, North America, Travelogue

The view from the top of the big pyramid at Copan is surreal. The foggy, drizzle, completely uncharacteristic for March and April in this part of the world, turned the […]

Of Lightning and Lessons Learned.

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 […]

Misadventures & The Mercado- Solola

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 […]

COED Guatemala-A Ray Of Hope

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 […]

Home is where…

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 […]