Leaving by Boat, Heading to Belize

April 25, 2010 We spent all of a day packing our apartment and the restaurant, getting ready to hit the road to Belize. Although we came with very little and we acquired very little, our packs are feeling mighty heavy and awkward. It only takes a little here and there...
DuClaw Brewing Co.

DuClaw Brewing Co.

While getting a little anxious to resume our travels, a bit of necessary pre-trip shopping brought us to the booming metropolis of Bel Air, Maryland.  It was a gloomy, raining day in Maryland, weather perfectly suiting a trip to the Bel Air shopping hubs, obviously...
Moving Sidewalks and Morey Eels

Moving Sidewalks and Morey Eels

Travel plans sometimes change, and when that happens it is important to make the best of it.  When a family emergency brought us back to the Pennsylvania/Maryland area, we found ourselves looking for activities to keep us occupied until we could resume our trip again....
A Tribute to PopPop Wally

A Tribute to PopPop Wally

My husband and I had just begun our 3 month return trip to Ecuador, and we had found a relaxed hostel in Baños to settle down. Our routine was starting to feel comfortable: a healthy breakfast of fruits and veggies, a strenuous hike to the top of the statue Virgin del...
Año Nuevo (NYE) in Guayaquil  (Part 2)

Año Nuevo (NYE) in Guayaquil (Part 2)

(Continued from Part 1) The streets were finally closed to traffic and swarming with people. In a ten-block area, nine stages had been erected.  Yes, I said nine, one every block.  After further inspection, we found the theme to each of these stages, which I will...
The Suprisingly Impressive Zoo in Baños

The Suprisingly Impressive Zoo in Baños

It’s day 5 in Baños, and we were looking for something a little different to do today. We have kept our focus of trying to maintain a daily routine of exercise, eating healthy and avoiding alcohol and other crap.  Basically, this is exactly the opposite regiment that...