We made some new friends this week. Monday afternoon, we got a taxi to my friend Pedro’s aunt’s house. A little background. I knew Pedro when I lived here in 1987 and 1988. When I came back to visit in January 2020, I made contact with him. His mom still lives in the house across … More New friends and making plans
Seriously, she is going to pass out. Someone get her some water and a fainting couch for this one. She might need a little lie-down. Let’s talk about our day today! The day started great. I was up earlier than anticipated and way earlier than my 7am alarm. We had breakfast scheduled at the restaurant, … More Ok, don’t let my mom see this
The days are pretty uneventful for us, but the bugs are having a field day! We keep applying the repellent and they keep laughing in our faces. We were good for the first week, but then BANG! Smorgasbord time! They are eating us alive. They are tiny, no-see-ums that attack without warning or fear. There … More What’s your deal, bugs?
I am very happy to report that we made it out of our hike alive and well. There were no jaguars to be seen. There were no animals at all, actually. It was a steep climb up to the top. The most dangerous aspect was the wind that was strong enough to move us around … More Elizabeth 1 – Jaguars 0
We have been here 4 days. It has been a little different than what I think the rest of the month will be, though, because Lawrence is here with us. We haven’t really checked out the whole town because we want to spend some time exploring with him while he is here. We have taken … More The road IS uphill both ways!
When I started this post, I was sitting in Kalama, Washington, at my friend Jennifer’s house – thanks, Jennifer!! – waiting ever so patiently for the day. It has felt like forever for the day to arrive, but this is the day. On my last day in Washington, I met with Panos, my new Greek … More We are here!
I feel like Frodo coming out of the fires of Mount Doom in Mordor. A huge weight is lifted and all of a sudden I can remember the taste of strawberries. It is amazing. I don’t actually enjoy strawberries, but it is good to remember that. The closing took place on the 19th, 7 days … More It is done
Selling a house is not fun. I will be the first to say that when you buy a house and live in it for a long time you accumulate an amazing quantity of things you just don’t need and will never use again. We had lived in that house since 2006. There were boxes we … More And, let’s just complicate this one more time…
Holy crud, this has been a long and stressful month! I can’t remember the last time I quit my job, sold all my belongings, moved back across the country, sold a house, and bought a plane ticket to Central America with really no idea what will come next in the course of 2 months. Oh … More It is on like Donkey Kong
Just a quick update on where we are now. I sent my letter of resignation in yesterday. My last day as the Library Services Manager for the County will be October 1, 2021. I feel happy to be moving forward, but sad to leave behind a great group of really caring people who give so … More One step forward, no going back
20K and a Year Away 