you're not too far off on your sociological observations on the difference in priorities. i go to SC almost monthly and have become friends with some of the pangero families living at the esterito, and i see the same thing....they have very little money and live in slapped-together shacks that are sub-tarpaper, more flotsam-n-jetsam, but probably don't see themselves as "poor", and have a hell of a lot better time at life than many of my professional friends back in the US. and they eat fresh seafood 3 meals a day....... so no, i don;'t think you're falling into the NS trap.
Making the most of your time We admire the dedication of you entering a daily log of even your most simple experiences and turning into a very interesting travelogue for all your friends to read. Keep it up--we all have something to look forward to. The photographs of the fish were awesome as Moshe would say!
Buen Viaje! Hi Millard,
It's great fun reading your blog entries. They bring back poignant memories of many happy times spent south of the border. You have a fun narrative style, makes me think wistfully of the relaxed days we had cruising the Sea of Cortez, having the time to reflect and write for hours at a stretch without feeling the pressure of other "stuff to do". In looking up your blog I just "Googled" you instead of searching back through all my emails for the URL. It's astonishing how fast I found you . . no more than a couple seconds!
Little to report from up here at Lat. 47. We took the ferry to our place on Lopez Is this w/e (as the R magneto on my little plane is still acting up). It was very stormy, rain thundering down and we arrived to find the power out at our little cabin. No matter, I lit a fire in the wood stove and as it warmed up Nancy and I each stretched out on the old "conversation pit" in the living room to read, nap and enjoy the sounds of rain on the roof and the crackle of a warm fire. (The power came back on about 4 hours later).
Looking forward to more reports from San Carlos and am anxious to see a photo of the next gorgeous sunset!!
Robert
Hi Millard I just lost everything I just wrote to you. I hit the wrong button. I am glad you arrived safely. I got your email and checked out the videos and pictures. Looks like there is plenty of work to be done. I am glad you are enjoying your adventure. Sorry it took me awhile to write, but things have been hectic since you left, both at work and at home. I am heading out to the garage to work on the dining table and a good cigar.
I hope you find a place to stay soon. I can't wait to hear about the diving. Are you going to get a bicycle, or how will you travel once the rides dry up. Man was not made to walk...or maybe he was.
You are still in my prayers.
Dave
fascinating Thank you sweet Millard for sharing the details of your experiences. I am thankful you are there and safe and look forward to learning more of your label "noble savage".
with love~
Maria
Millard glad you made it safely without too much trouble. Very nice blog and good photos. It is nice to see Ruben and Julie in the flesh and blood again. Please say hello for me. Keep up the blog.. Paul
Taking a trip to San Carlos, Mexico to visit friends and hang out a bit. Hopefully I can get situated with time to devote to writing and a software project I've been working on for what seems like forever!... full info
payaso del mar
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you're not too far off on your sociological observations on the difference in priorities. i go to SC almost monthly and have become friends with some of the pangero families living at the esterito, and i see the same thing....they have very little money and live in slapped-together shacks that are sub-tarpaper, more flotsam-n-jetsam, but probably don't see themselves as "poor", and have a hell of a lot better time at life than many of my professional friends back in the US. and they eat fresh seafood 3 meals a day....... so no, i don;'t think you're falling into the NS trap.