Our last night in Antigua… Christian and Iris at Hostel Antigueno (hands down the BEST place to stay in Antigua) and Volcan Fuego bid us a warm adios and buen viaje.
We decided to ignore the warnings of the certain death that awaited us in yet another very dangerous country… this time El Salvador. Of course the warnings always come from those world experts who have never been there. More…
Thirty-five years ago Belize gained full independence. One of it’s first acts as a newly sovereign nation was to pack up all of the machinery that reduced the need for man power in the cane farming industry and send it all back to Britain… with a big “No Thank You” card attached. More…
Last week Alex Honnold free soloed Yosemite’s El Capitan.
I was discussing the awesomeness of his accomplishment with some friends. One waved her hand dismissively… More…
This video has been on my list for quite awhile. Reviewing and organizing the hours and hours of video wasn’t something I was looking forward to. It turned out to be quite the stroll down memory lane.
It’s amazing what you can see if you’re willing to live small.
I’D LOVE TO STAY AND CHAT… BUT MY SHIP JUST CAME IN.
I’m sure you’ve dicovered by now that the absolute WORST way to change someones mind is to present them with the facts. If you’re a follower of the cognitive sciences you know why. Here’s are two articles (one – two) on alternative strategies for the ‘ol mind changing challenge that I found very interesting.
“HEY BUDDY – CAN YOU COME OVER HERE AND TURN THIS HANDLE… PLEASE?”
I’m betting that your life bears very little resemblance to your childhood dreams. More…
I’ve come to seriously dislike mosquitos. I was plotting their global destruction when I heard a story where they were credited with the survival of what’s left of the rain forests. More…
When I was twelve I got busted for selling two dollar tickets to our school carnival for three dollars… and pocketing the extra buck. More…
In the course of our adventure we’ve made some incredible friends. More…
Ahhhh the holidays. I suppose it’s not too surprising to find that the infection has spread to Central America. People running around like maniacs. Spending money they don’t have. Because… well, it’s Christmas damnit… and presents are clearly what that’s all about. More…