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 […]

One Family: Three Years: Three Continents: Fifteen Countries… and counting. A Photo Essay

March 31, 2011 in Africa, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Canada, Czech Republic, England, Europe, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Inspiration, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, North America, Travelogue, Tunisia, United States

Earlier this week our family celebrated an important milestone: We realized that March 24th marked the beginning of our fourth year of living full-time on the road. As other traveling […]

“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 […]

“Where Ever We Go, That’s Where The Party’s At”

March 21, 2011 in Guatemala, Honduras, North America, Travelogue

It’s morning. Grey light is filtering through the old cotton sheet that doubles as a curtain. Tony and the girls are still snoozing beneath their blue blankets. Not a sound […]

The View From The Top Of The World: Climbing Cerro de Oro

March 18, 2011 in Guatemala, North America, Travelogue

The view from the top of the world is spectacular. It’s a long day trip, from San Marcos, to climb Cerro de Oro and get back before dark. Especially when […]

On Weaving And Lessons Learned

March 8, 2011 in Guatemala, North America, Travelogue

The rain poured hard on the roof all night. It’s a funny sound to hear solid rain for several hours after months of absolute dry. We’ve had sprinkles some afternoons […]

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 […]