Monthly Archives: February 2010

>Bowl of intestines for dinner

Posted on February 25, 2010 by

>I thought I ordered a steamy bowl of chicken drenched in a brown sauce with rice on the side.  That’s what I pointed to anyways.  La Cancha the place.  A small tienda with a million too many things for sale … Continue reading →

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>A big THANK YOU to US Bank and my mom!

Posted on February 25, 2010 by

>Teamwork makes things happen. Hollie Stoker at the US Bank branch in Ottumwa, Iowa…………THANK YOU!  A quick ramble to why I’m so happy to have my US Bank Debit Card back.  It’s easy.  I’d been using my US Bank card, … Continue reading →

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>A new way to bargain…..

Posted on February 25, 2010 by

>And just when I thought I’d seen it all, I went to the market again. Sending a postcard to a 4th grade class up in Minneapolis.  Needed the postcard.  Had 2Q, a bag of mandarines, peanuts and my keys on … Continue reading →

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>Buen precio para usted!

Posted on February 24, 2010 by

> The vendors, they always ‘have a good price’ The look Jumping with kids   This is style people  Chilling in the park with Sarah The cutest couple ever Sarah, myself and Fabrizeo in the park Today:  Antigua.  Volcanoes in … Continue reading →

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>Antigua moments

Posted on February 23, 2010 by

>      7Q is roughly 86 cents    Volcano Fuego-yes it’s erupting!   Favorite tree  A few of my bed bug bites, not a favorite, but something to see   Antigua from the roof   Addicted!   Sunglass broke.  … Continue reading →

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>The second quake today is 5.3 in Guatemala

Posted on February 23, 2010 by

> No bigs.  Second quake of the day in Antigua.  Call it an aftershock if you can but 5.3 says quake to me.  9:15 a.m. I’m standing in my room and my legs start wobbling.  I look up, the plant … Continue reading →

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>5.6 on the richter scale

Posted on February 23, 2010 by

>I woke up and my bed was shaking.  All I could think about was ‘oh now what, another bed story?’  The last few nights have been memorable.  Bed bugs.  Then the next night man with my undies on.  Tonight, well … Continue reading →

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