Are now available for you to see because I discovered another Tumblr curiosity: posts that I tag as “private” are only visible to me. Now while that might make sense in general, what doesn’t make sense is the only means I have to ensure that one of my not-so-technologically-savvy friends – you know who you are – doesn’t accidentally delete one of my posts it to tag it as a “private. So while that does … more →

If you’re easily or even with some difficulty offended by scatological references, I recommend you skip this blog post. Today I discovered the true meaning of playing “shit ball.” I arrived at the central volleyball court on the Malecón around 5:00 pm, meeting my new friend Kevin, Caesar, Marco, and a new player Carlos for a Monday evening game. After some initial trials – I don’t think they had ever set up a sand court … more →

In case you were wondering, still stinking hot. But today at Balandra was lovely.

travelswithcharles: ¡Feliz cumpleaños Charlie! digger Gracias, Digger and Mary!

Charlie and I helped Fundación Ayuda Niños La Paz’s relief efforts today at the poor community of Colonia Laguna Azul. He handed out relief bags and helped interview residents, while I took photos and video. Eye-opening to see long lines for drinking water, rice and beans. A few photos below. More on Picasa .

travelswithcharles: travelswithcharles: See what you … I can edit this (I’m hoping only comment via… I can edit this I can add things here.  This is a reblog from my computer. Kimberli – I deleted all of the test posts from my blog — no problem. I’m editing this. I think the lesson is to mark posts as “private” if you want people to be able to read but not write/edit. P.S. Had more mariscos … more →