"Why are those guys jumping over that burning....man?!"
Published: Thu, 01/06/22
Jan 6, 2022 Cuenca, ECUADOR – “That’s one way to tell 2021 to @%#& off!” We were watching a small group of men jumping over a burning effigy. And it…
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“I don’t think they’re going to make it!”
Published: Thu, 12/30/21
Dec. 30, 2021 Cuenca, ECUADOR – “How much farther?” “Not far, maybe another 800 meters or so. 15 minutes tops.” My wife eyed me closely. She mouthed;…
“What’s that guy doing on his knees?”
Published: Thu, 12/23/21
Dec. 23, 2021 Cuenca, ECUADOR – “The sign says ‘PRIVAT’. We can’t go that way”. “Well, the other way looks like major bush-whacking, plus the trail…
“What’s the difference between good and great?”
Published: Wed, 12/15/21
Dec. 15, 2021 Vilcabamba, ECUADOR – “I’ll take care of today’s lunch. How much cash will I need?” “Hmmm – probably no more than $10. The lunch special…
“Is Ecuador a third world country?”
Published: Wed, 12/08/21
Dec. 8, 2021 Cuenca, ECUADOR – “How much does an electrician like me make in the US?” This was a question asked by an electrician doing some work on…
“Would you like a free tour…..?”
Published: Thu, 12/02/21
Dec. 2, 2021 Cuenca, ECUADOR – “I can meet you in the Plaza de San Sebastián in front of the Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno”. Those were the…
“Are you sure this is right place?!”
Published: Sun, 11/21/21
Nov 21, 2021 Nueva Gorgona, PANAMA – “Is this your friend’s place?” …. Our driver was asking after pulling into a dirt laneway, in front of a nice…
“Shoot out in Cancun!”
Published: Wed, 11/10/21
Nov 10, 2021 San Miguel de Allende, MEXICO – “Deadly daytime attack has tourists scrambling…” “Did you hear the news? Are you OK? Was that where you…
“Upselling the gringos!”… It’s the experience not the item, people buy.
Published: Wed, 11/03/21
Nov 3, 2021 Me ico City, MEXICO – “Dia De Los Muertos” 💀 We are now in the capital city of this amazing country after attending an invigorating…
“Just Text Me” …...🙄
Published: Tue, 10/26/21
Oct 26, 2021 Cancun, MEXICO – “Good-Bye Winter!” I am writing you from the air enroute to Me ico for a conference of business coaching colleagues.