“Why is the garbage can so far away from the toilet?” “Why is no one smiling?” “Where are the little corn tortillas?” “Oh the joy! Oh the sweet joy of washing my hands in hot water!” “Have all the roosters died?” “I feel really short.” “I didn’t have to remind my waiter 3 times to … [Read more…]
Our plane was delayed coming out of Guatemala City this afternoon – about 80 minutes late. Add to that the 60 minutes it takes to go through the passport check, luggage collection, customs and finding the airline desk – we missed our connection to Montréal. So, I’m typing from a posh hotel room (with free … [Read more…]
I drive a van for the ministry when teams are here and occasionally for ministry errands. There are 2 vans – a Toyota Hiace and a Kia. The Kia incidentally has a wickedly annoying alarm system installed. I’ve had a mishap with both of the vans. Mishap #1: Backing the Kia out of the Beerseba … [Read more…]
Saw my first jaguar in Guatemala last week. Everything near tikal is either named after Tikal or Jaguars. The pelts of the jaguar were used by the Mayan kings of old. Now they are an endangered species. There were a pair of them at this little island zoo in Lago Itza. I was surprised at … [Read more…]
Climbed the volcano. Again. Went with a team from Merritt B.C. the day before they flew out. This time, because of extra activity, visitors aren’t allowed to climb the volcano (well, like all things in Guatemala, it’s more of a suggestion). What was more spectacular this time was a brand new river of lava that … [Read more…]
Six years ago today. On a Sunday, like today. It was one of the hottest days of the summer in Smithers, BC. We had friends and family travel from very far (everywhere is very far from Smithers, except Hazelton I guess). We wed under the sun in the yard behind her house. It was a … [Read more…]
I’ve lived in 15 communities (5 provinces & 3 countries) since I was born. That’s an average of moving to a new town every 2 years. Because of these frequent migrations, I have had to be very proactive in maintaining contact with my close friends. This blog and my website are one way to keep … [Read more…]
We were in Honduras on the weekend (2 nights so we can spend another 90 days in Guatemala). The only thing we did besides walk around Copán Ruinas, eat in good restaurants, sleep, read, and watch movies in our hotel room (namely “I am David” and “Shawshank Redemption”) was visit the Enchanted Wings Butterfly House. … [Read more…]
Rain = Mud on the highway. Doesn’t “Mud on the Highway” sound like it should be a song or something? Maybe I’ll write one? Or maybe Alan Kydd should write one as penance for not starting his blog!
130 M (426′) – the tallest waterfall in Central America. We were there this afternoon. This shot was taken at the bottom of the falls. Very misty. How to get there from our house: Drive on the highway southeast 41 km. Turn left and drive 14 km on the dirt road. Park and hike 3 … [Read more…]