Entering Escobar’s Circle
“We will not refer to him by name.” Our guide, Julio, sets some ground rules for the day. So far … Continue reading Entering Escobar’s Circle
Tag: Latin America
Medellín: Climbing to New Heights
Nestled in the Andes Mountains, rising from the fertile Aburrá Valley, a sprawling metropolis emerges. Medellín. A once fractured amalgam … Continue reading Medellín: Climbing to New Heights
The Pillars of Our Society: Final Days in Ecuador
I knew when leaving Quito that a new President of Ecuador would be at the helm upon my return. Being … Continue reading The Pillars of Our Society: Final Days in Ecuador
Until the Victory, Always
I meet Rafael in the Plaza Mayor of Trinidad. Sitting on a bench in the shade, toting a cowboy hat, … Continue reading Until the Victory, Always
Life in the Casas of Cuba
Charming hosts. Comfy accommodation. Colorful decor. Fruit platters. Rich coffee. Conversations over rum. Tiny birds in wicker cages. These are … Continue reading Life in the Casas of Cuba
The Island that Resisted
After perusing the streets of Havana for an hour, we find our car. It is a pink 1956 Ford Thunderbird … Continue reading The Island that Resisted
My Letter from Cuba
I am pushing a pastel, blue-tinted 1956 Chevy Plymouth through the streets of Havana. To my right I am flanked … Continue reading My Letter from Cuba
The Sights, Sounds, and Stingers of Amazonia
I lathered all my exposed skin with insect repellent before my canoe ride deep into the Amazon. It didn’t matter. … Continue reading The Sights, Sounds, and Stingers of Amazonia
Baños: The Adventurer’s Paradise
Anyone who knows a smattering of Spanish knows the word “baños”. Whether from high school classes, or from ordering too many … Continue reading Baños: The Adventurer’s Paradise
Photo Diary: Volunteer Project in Honduras
Last month I spent a week living and working with farming communities in the Santa Bárbara department of Honduras. Unlike … Continue reading Photo Diary: Volunteer Project in Honduras
A Wayward Duck 