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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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