Sorry to leave you hanging. As some of you may already know, our plans for our trip changed rather quickly. No, we are not broke. And no, I am not pregnant (much to my mother's disappointment). If I were to pinpoint the moment as the catalyst for us turning around, it would be at the... Continue Reading →
Guatemala: Picturesque Landscape Meets Road Rage
Guatemala was absolutely stunning. Sprawling mountains against a backdrop of fog gave it a mystical appeal. On sunny days, the rolling hills continued back endlessly like something from a painting. It gave me the understanding that life IS what inspires art. Despite its beautiful scenery, many other factors contributed to Guatemalan culture. RANDOM THINGS Roosters,... Continue Reading →
Looking Back and Moving Forward: Mexico to Belize
When traveling, the most important thing is to keep an open mind. When you go with the flow and allow the seasons to change, you'll find it easier for the wind to whisk you up and drop you somewhere unexpected. The best unexpected surprises as far as I'm concerned are inevitably people-related. On the trip... Continue Reading →
Caverns and Cenotes and Pirates, Oh My!
The sound of hooves clopped steadily in front of me as the old white horse pulled the small truck along old hacienda train tracks. I sat on an old cushion, faintly damp from the previous passengers, and watched the bolts pop up at every bump we hit. And it was very bumpy. The young driver... Continue Reading →