I don't care I am wearing the ugliest men's work shirt, i love this photo more every time I see it. Mirko (back), Tessa and Dominic (thumbs up!) were great Amazon-mates, excited about everything and willing to do anything even when that me…
When I started this trip, friends and loved ones gave me little letters to take on my journey, to be opened when times were tough. to be reminded why I am out here and the people standing by my side. I expected to open a lot and was worried I'…
I am in Africa living my dream because I hit girls on rollerskates. True story. I played roller derby. It was another dream of mine since I was a kid and watched these badasss chicks sprint around a track and hit each other. I got my wish when a…
What IS THAT?! Moses and Alulu have been scoping out my iPod tune selections and we’ve been sharing music. I explained industrial and punk then introduced them to Ministry and the Sex Pistols. Alulu not so much, but I found Moses playing all the M…
I'm dropping off some postcards for Martin, a German guy here at the hostel, who is leaving for Paraguay early in the morning. I promised him I will get them there, I cannot promise they make it to their destinations. Once, I wrote postcards…
When I bought my one-way ticket to Limerick, the train cashier in Dublin was baffled that I would go live in "Stab City." It's not the most exciting city in Ireland but I liked it quite much and it still has a bad rep. Warring famili…
Pedestrian shopping areas in Lima are really mysterious. In just ten blocks we saw at least 8 Pasarella stores, but none had Yaci's boots in size 39. All were next to Top Model, a store full of accessories. It is like Starbucks… every corner i…
Walking around Lima... I actually recognized Kennedy Park, which is so much nicer now. And then we met Bianca and Pedro, who were feeding all the cats (yay!). Lots of paragliders flying so close to the cliffs. People dancing. Who knows what we'…
I finally understand those country songs about riding around in the pick-up in the sticks ... Some of my best times have been riding around in this "Gift of God" or on top of it, or where we got to when we turned off the motor. I've…
