On behalf of Hypatia – A Page from My Guatemalan Diary: Chichicastenengo, 1974

[Please note: DeNanda is posting this for Hypatia....Enjoy!] Chichicastenengo, Guatemala. I was there in 1974, when there was nothing in the town except the cathedral . What I remember about that trip was, when we got off the bus, we were mobbed by a pack ( Yes, that is, uh, kinda disparaging but it is … Continue reading *On behalf of Hypatia* – A Page from My Guatemalan Diary: Chichicastenengo, 1974 →

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Costa Rica

Not exactly where it all began, but before I was dodging and/or killing some of the most deadly snakes in the Western Hemisphere I decided to drive vice fly to Costa Rica (CR). I mark the beginning of this adventure in the epicenter of the Redneck Riviera (Panama City, FL) where I purchased a four wheel drive … Continue reading A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Costa Rica →

Midnight Mass in Manila

Pics taken last night.

Quid pro quo: My Memories for Yours

After superhuman efforts on ST’s part , I, Hypatia, am able to post here! I’ve been thinking about this topic ever since the thread where Simon said he got his surname ( or surnym) in Peru. I visited Lima when I was a child. It was the last stop on a long cruise my family … Continue reading Quid pro quo: My Memories for Yours →

Discover Chiang Rai, Thailand

Not the larger and better known city of Chiang Mai, but Chiang Rai, in Northern Thailand deserves your attention. I am a retired USMC infantry officer and have seen more than a few interesting places, some of which I even liked. One of them is located in the Chilean Lake District in the Lake Villarrica … Continue reading Discover Chiang Rai, Thailand →

Manila (MNL) to Chiang Rai (CEI)

Am flying to my temporary home in Chiang Rai, Thailand from Manila after one month here. Random thoughts: Manila feels more dangerous than Bangkok.Is it the influence of Buddhism why I see rats on almost a daily basis in CEI but did not see even one in MNL in 30 days?Thai food is better.Cost of … Continue reading Manila (MNL) to Chiang Rai (CEI) →