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Macaw and bad facial hair
This bird flew up to our carpa on the beach, I got it to crawl on my arm but couldn't prevent it from biting the crap out of me. Almost all of the cell phones here, including my own, are prepay. Meaning that when your money runs out, and it does frequently, you hang up on who you are talking to. It makes for a quick easy exit from a conversation. Plus hanging up and claiming you ran out of money is oh so believable. The best is when you know they don’t have money to call you back. Great. Time and time again my tendency to not answer the phone is reinforced. I get punished for almost every pick up. I understand now why the elderly play at not being able to figure out a cellphone, they just don’t want to talk to anyone anymore. I’m totally onboard. Memory sticks are like dirty penises to me. You aren’t sticking that disgusting thing in my port. I don’t know where you’ve been, probably in some sketchy internet café (read: whore house). One nice thing about Colombian monopoly money, you can never overpay too much by accidentally grabbing the wrong bill, just because none of them are worth that much.
We went on a chiva (party bus) not too long ago. I hadn’t been on one since Julia and Blair’s
Cooter afraid to swim at Bahia Concha
This is one of my old puppies, all grown up. going away chiva which was like a year ago. Chris, the wisened patriarch of the Barranquilla expat teaching community, or at least its spiritual leader, is leaving for Bogota. A sad day for anyone who’s ever seen this Carnaval hall of famer at work/play. I’m sure his going away party will be a reverent and solemn affair.
I’ve read a lot of good books lately. The best being Cannery Row. I’ve never read Grapes of Wrath or East of Eden but I like the hope of this short novel. I have grave doubts of whether my standard of living will ever be this high again. I also think I’m not too keen on being upper middle class. I liked being low class. It's nice to think that even if you can't be 1st class you can still be 1st world.* Tutoring is so easy and pays well but I hate it. It reminds me of wrestling practice, I’d think about having to go to practice all day, and wasn’t happy about it. Then I’d go and have fun. Next day back to dreading it. Plastic, which is like gold, and scented candles are extremely expensive here. The latter I
Wheelbarrow race
Amber and I were victorious of course. only know about because someone told me. Someone gay. I have a soft spot in my heart for my students who are wasting their potential. I was going to make a list of the things I have patience for but decided list making wasn’t one of them. Adam just returned from a trip to the states bringing an assortment of goodies, including new t-shirts so perhaps in the coming months you’ll see a few new shirts in the pix. The word "avocado" comes from the Nahuatl word ahuakatl (testicle, a reference to the shape of the fruit). Historically avocados had a long-standing stigma as a sexual stimulant and were not purchased or consumed by any person wishing to preserve a chaste image.** I refuse to buy them as to set a good example for the kids. Friday was my last day with my kids. I’m going to miss the little ‘tards but Josh’ll be teaching them next year and we are kind of the same person except I’m a better bare knuckle boxer. I’m leaving here in 16 days for Bogota, and leaving Colombia a week later. I may or may not post before I go. If you want a
Wheelbarrow race partner switch
The red hat guy was our vendor. The funniest part of the day: when his arms collapsed and he face planted in the sand. Not so happy about it. I almost peed myself. humorous accounting of travel in Latin America, try Inca Kola. I’m reading it, and while it’s 20 years old it’s still applicable for the most part. I like to think of myself as a traveler but nothing disabuses you of that more than talking to other travelers. Plus I just read a list*** of top 100 places to visit and I’ve only seen four. I hope to knock a few more out during my summer peregrinations but that still leaves me like 93 shy. I can’t hear the Dave Matthews/Tim Reynolds album without thinking of playing Guy in the brown house in Springfield. It comes back strangely vividly.
Retardedly good book: Cannery Row. Optimistic without ignoring the tragedies that litter our human existence.
Retardedly good movie: War Inc. and not just because I have a man crush on John Cusack.
Retard: Matt, or at least he looks like Corky. Just ask Jessica Fromhold.
Retardly commonly held Colombian belief.: El Sereno. The belief that if you breathe the air at dusk you will get sick. People stay in their houses to avoid this deadly late afternoon air.
Resignation Superman,
~ T Biggs
Do
Chiva Mohawk
It looks fantastic. The tallest man in Colombia, Iowan Brad, Amber Rose, and Brad's property Sara(h?). not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly now, love mercy now, walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it. -Talmud
“It has always seemed strange to me,” said Doc. “The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty, understanding and feeling are the concomitants of failure in our system. And those traits that we detest, sharpness, greed, acquisitiveness, meanness, egotism and self interest are the traits of success.” ~ Cannery Row
* 1st world originally meant that you were aligned with the US vs. the 2nd World, Russia and its allies. Third World meant that you were a non-aligned country, which apparently meant you were also poor, because if you had the money, you would’ve picked sides?
** Obviously wikiplagerized.
*** http://www.hillmanwonders.com/index.htm#_vtop
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I just got done with a book that'll blow your mind man. Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Invincible. It is the epic conclusion to this particular story arc (nerdy comic book term). I had a Star Wars boner from cover to cover. This comment is meant as both description of the novel and the length of what God gave me. I seem to have gotten this eye infection which precludes me to driving in sunlight. I also feel incredibly hungry for human blood. Our Kickboxing fights went swimmingly last friday night. 6 fights on the card and we won 5 of them! Let the world know....don't fuck with this part of Johnson County. Where my 913 dawgs at. Remember that time that Josh Vaughn set your brother on fire? Remember that time that Greg Hawkins shot a bottle rocket up Scott's pants. Equally awesome times. Well look forward to the next Star Wars novel out in December. It will follow the exploits of Han and Leia and their adopted daughter on a family vacation to find the place where the Millenium Falcon was built.