Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Some Like It Hot

But if it's too hot, you can always go to the waterfalls.
Or lay on the floor under a high speed ceiling fan.
Or go for a swim with your amigas.
Or dress as the locals do, encouraging cultural assimilation. 
Yes, Ben is dressed as a giant taco, why do you ask?
 When all else fails, strap on your helmet on and chug an jugo verde: orange, pineapple, celery, cucumber, spinach, cactus, parsley, and chayote. Cools you down, freshens you up.

So you see, there are options when it's hot outside.

For Puppy Lovers Only

Hi my name is Lalita and I am adorable and looking for a place to live, my favorite activities include being very obedient and keeping my humans safe from chickens. Can I please come live with you? I don't take up very much space and I promise not to let any chickens kidnap you ever.
Hi, my name is Ben. I like to pick up animals during the field ministry. Cats, dogs, sheep, goats, chickens, scorpions, you name it, I've tried to pick it up off the streets. I act like I'm going to keep them all, but so far I've only kept the scorpion. I am really good at convincing people of my great ideas, like taking adorable stray dogs off the road. I, however, will not adopt them, because I went back to Australia last night.
Hi. My name is Chelsea, and I am a sucker.
She's all cleaned up. I've taught her to come, sit, stay, and fetch. But I haven't taught myself how to part with her. She's staying at Michael's place on the outskirts of town where she has room to run and play. I'm desperately seeking a home for her because she can't stay at my new place, and I can't take her back to the streets. You'd think I'd have learned my lesson with Falkor in San Miguel de Allende, but it turns out I have a weakness for helpless living creatures. 
Oh, hi again. My name is Lalita, and I hope I have a happy ending.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

The Solution Involved A Headlamp and Not Much Else

The water at my current place is pumped from a well, and needs to be filled several times a day. You just scamper outside and flip the switch for the pump, and in seven minutes the tank is ready again.

Have you tried sitting around covered in soap lately? I can't say I recommend it.

Three minutes left.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Wish You Were Here

Really, I do.