Moto Moto Moto
Last night as part of the spontaneous protests against the election results, hundreds of motorcyclists visited Capriles’ home (next door to us). It was intense, and touching. Motos Arrive Singing the National … Continue reading
Post-Election Outlook
Immediate future: unknown Short-term future: unknown Mid-term future: unknown Long-term future: unknown For some decidedly pro-opposition though completely level-headed coverage and analysis, you might look to Caracas Chronicles. I didn’t … Continue reading
Two Days to the Election
In two days the fate of the country for the next six years will be sealed, yet again. Two presidential elections in one year? How lucky could we be? Well, … Continue reading
The Many Flavors of Venezuelan TP
Toilet paper is known by many names. In Boy Scouts we brought it along as the eleventh of the ten essentials. During the same period of my youth, we insulted … Continue reading
Semana Santa in Panamá
Kat’s family came to visit for Spring Break and we headed to Panamá for 5 days. We checked out the old Spanish part of Panamá City called Casco Viejo, and … Continue reading
School Garden Update
Plants go bonkers here. At first we didn’t think the soil was very good, and I still think it’s sub par, but I can’t deny that it’s producing. Most of … Continue reading
Chavez Timeline
Tuesday, March 5th — Death. 58 years old. Mourning period is called for the week and is extended after. Ley Seca imposed. Schools closed on the 6th, 7th, and 8th. … Continue reading
Ley Seca — Dry Law
Ley Seca is something the government imposes on holidays like Carnaval and Semana Santa (Holy Week) in an attempt to curb drunk driving. And apparently every day before 11am. (Several … Continue reading
Agua de Coco
There are many produce markets around town. Some pop-up on weekend mornings and feel like farmers markets back home and others are brick and mortar productions open throughout most of … Continue reading
Fino Cambur 