There was Jell-O shots and sneaking drinks in the dorms like underage coeds. There was wandering the busy streets of Antigua; flamboyant parades, costumed performers dancing on stilts, mariachi bands, new friends, friendly strangers, busy bars, street food and cheap beer in the plaza. There was dancing and fireworks –LOTS of fireworks — and cheering and laughing and yelling for […]
I meet Marvin at the Banana Republic Guesthouse in the rundown port city of La Ceiba, Honduras. I had just arrived and like nearly every other traveler to pass through, intended to leave on the first ferry to Utila the following morning. I was trying to pay for my 160 lempira room with a 500 bill. Naturally, the emotionless receptionist […]
Tazumal, Tacuba, Parque Imposible We catch a bus to Tazumal, El Salvador’s Mayan Ruins. It´s monday, which means the ruins are closed for maintenance. Lucky for us, they are visible through a chain link fence. We take pictures and peek through the fence. My travel companion, begs the guards to let us in. They won´t budge, but one friendly guard […]
San Salvador I arrive late. Or at least it feels that way. Its dark in San Salvador and my Tica bus drops me off in the historical center, after a long ride, and two border crossings from Nicaragua. Not a place you want to hang around long in the dark. I immediately wave a taxi and ask for Ximena´s Guesthouse, […]
Each passenger and item of luggage is carefully weighed before crossing security and entering the Costeno terminal, which is less an air terminal and more a dingy bus station. Myself and one of my three Norwegian travel companions have a beer and laugh at cheesy latin music videos before being prompted to board the 12-passenger plane, in true Latin style, […]
My first 20 days in Nicaragua were a pleasant blur of oceans and lakes; beaches and lounge chairs; surfing and kayaking, boat rides and hours and hours of floating, frolicking and playing in the water. Throw in some particularly amazing new friends, sunshine, plenty of sunsets, a few new locations and you have the gist of my last couple weeks. […]
I’ve done a lot of living these last 6 months. Here are the details… The Highlights *Overcame my fear of cockroaches while in the Amazon. *Kayaked Las Isletas in Granada. *Explored the massive Mercado Municipal in Massaya. *Moonlight skinny-dipping in Ometepe. *Watched women weave tapestries in the Sacred valley. *Spent the day as a patient in a Colombian hospital. *Mountain […]
These past 6 months, I’ve felt a bit like I’ve been riding a wild chicken bus of emotions. This began on day one when I waved a bittersweet goodbye to my loved ones. With each stop, each new day, I’ve felt a bit more calm, a bit more comfortable. However, like with any trip, the road has taken me places […]
November 5– a very special day which welcomed to this world such great human beings as: Shelley– My conjoined twin: I’m so excited for the day we can once again share a city. Now get out there and have two glasses of wine – one for you and one for me– you have my permission to talk for me in my absence. Lindsay–My favorite roommate and blond: I feel so blessed to have spent a couple months bonding over coffee and Good Morning America. I’ll always cherish those memories. Hope your day is extra special! Grandpa–My brillo-haired role model: I have the deepest appreciation and gratitude for your support and for being so lucky to call you my Grandpa. Hope this year is even better than last! Happy Birthday! Sending my love from Little Corn Island …
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