This is where I’ve gone… _ _ 1 — Guatemala City 2 — La Antigua 3 — Monterrico 4 — Tikal and Flores 5 — Tecpí¡n and Iximché 6 — Lago de Atitlí¡n 7 — Lanquín and Semuc Champey
Read moreMonth: February 2008
Rainforest Memories
Here I am back in Antigua and what am I doing with my valuable remaining days? Nothing but trying to catch up on my blog. Qué lastima! And because I can’t very well write in my blog about what’s been happening when the only thing that’s been happening is that I’ve been writing in my blog, I’ll show you three wee videos instead, from Costa Rica. 1. Hear cicadas and, if you listen carefully, mantled […]
Read moreGoodbye and Good Luck
Last night I realized just how much nourishment I’ve provided to the creatures of the Costa Rican jungle. The least they could have done in return was refrain from injecting itchy poison. I’m stylishly spotted. I also removed two ticks before bed. I was ecstatic to discover this morning that, after a night in front of the fan, one of my cameras has flickered back to life. It’s not its old self, but it’s working. […]
Read moreProtective Coloration
On our fifth and last morning on the trail, Lewis tried to eat the rest of the food so we wouldn’t have to carry it. How noble a man! I slept wonderfully last night, despite minimal padding between me and the ground. The ocean pounded and cicadas buzzed — a strange mix of forest and sea that drove away thoughts that might keep me awake. On the outside of my mossie net this morning I […]
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