We have gone through four cities in whirlwind, four situations that couldn’t be more different from each other. We left you in Chiclayo, Peru, where we stayed in a casino. It was probably the most depressing casino I’ve ever stayed in, which is saying a lot. A green waterfall in the lobby was turned off […]
Chiclayo is know for being surrounded by amazing ancient ruins and interesting museums. No one ever told me about the disturbing playgrounds. This one is a mere half block from where we’re staying. Our hotel, perhaps suitably, is part of a casino.
Maybe because it has too many syllables, maybe because I’m going senile, I just have the hardest time saying “Vilcabamba,” especially under stress. The second morning we were there, I got our family lost hiking down a river. When we came upon a farmer working in his field, I asked, “Where is Villacabambibambia?” It’s like […]
Traveling brings up the best of times and the worst of times, sometimes in the same day.
A meditation on the faith required to move out of your comfort zone (and your country)
Within moments, the bathroom was full of kids and cousins marveling at my arachnid bathtub buddy
The problem may seem intractable, yet here are five common sense cures that can be put into action now.