Basic Proficiency Test for International Licensing of Drivers

August 19, 2012 in Asia, Thailand, Travelogue

As you might have noticed, we have a couple of teenagers. If we were in the USA, Hannah would have her driver’s license by now; instead she’s learning to drive […]

Mezcal factory tour

March 12, 2010 in Mexico, North America, Podcast, Travelogue

The owner of our campground in Oaxaca, Mexico owns and operates the Scorpion Mezcal factory and invited us along on a tour. Mezcal is a liquor, similar to tequila in that it’s made by distilling juice from the agave plant. However, where tequila can only use one type of agave, mezcal can be made of other types, so the flavors can vary greatly, much like wine.

Oaxaca zocalo

March 10, 2010 in Mexico, North America, Podcast, Travelogue

Experience a weekend evening on the zocalo (the city square) of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Of Mountains, Saints & Orthodox Travel Theology

March 2, 2010 in Mexico, North America, Travelogue

A drive through the mountains of Oaxaca, and Ezra’s important life lesson.

Mezcal, Mole & Chapulines

February 28, 2010 in Mexico, North America, Travelogue

A variety of flavors, not the least of which, are the chapulines…

Volcanos, Vomit & Violations

February 24, 2010 in Mexico, North America, Travelogue

In which we make it to Oaxaca and have a run-in with the law.