Hostility in Ecuador
The seeming desertion of the small village of Santa Barbara in rural Ecuador upon my arrival was only a harbinger...
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The Beauty of Belize
The earthy scent of the leaves, buzzing insects, and humid air enveloping me is both thrilling and calming. Today we will meander by tube on the cool waters of a dense cave or “actun”...
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Superclásico
Halftime. Crowds of outfitted fans swarm into the stadium with stacks of generic newspapers in hand that no one will read. Preparations begin.
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My trip to San Marcos la Laguna
The road from Na'an and Tat's house to the lake curled down the mountain side like a large kumatz (snake). Standing in the back of the...
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Oye, Nicaragua me voy!
Managua, Nicaragua. The volcano in the background is a constant reminder of the unpredictability of life. The combination of men on horseback and others in Toyota Prados remind us of the inequality...
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“Te Quiero” Coooosta Riiiiica!
Costa Rica...Rich landscape, beautiful forests, extraordinary plant and animal life, and...killer moths! From the moment I stepped off the airplane and gazed out over the San Jose Valley,...
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Central America
Being a child in an upper middle class family, and having parents who love to travel, I have been fortunate enough to see may places and...
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“Awakening of the Soul”
As I struggle to climb the majestic hill in Alista, Jalisco, I begin to comprehend why our ancestor’s land is a precious treasure. I understand why many from the pueblo don’t...
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