Mary in Managua

One of my last rides in Nicaragua before coming to the States was a killer ride.  It was very steep in several places and took me through mud, peanut fields, clusters of roaming pigs, roosters, cows, and oxen.  At one point I had to walk my bike up a steep portion of the mountain.  (Above is a [...]

We have been making improvements to the security of our home since our break-in 3 weeks ago. We have a new back gate, a night guard, and new locks on the other entrances and gates to our property. But today,I had to break into my own home.It all started with a morning run [...]

My long time camping-road tripping-swing dancing-FCA-Ultimate Frisbee-college friend-and-Christian brother, John Wall, got married in Colorado on September 28th. They had a beautiful wedding held at Hudson Gardens just outside of Denver.

My best friend, Sondra, and I traveled to celebrate with John and his bride, Tracey.  The reception was held under a big white tent with BBQ, toasts, and dancing.  [...]

Let the training begin…

On Friday, Aimee, Carey, and I took a 3 hour bike ride from Managua to the beach.  We rode about 30 miles in 3 hours.   This was my first “long” ride.  I am training for the Sea to Sea Nicaragua Cycling Event  that will take place in January of 2009.  The purpose of this event [...]

I just got back from a great Ultimate Frisbee Tournament in La Fortuna, Costa Rica.  The trip to Costa Rica satisfied the need to renew my Nicaraguan visa as well as to satisfy my desire for competitve play.  The majority of players were from Costa Rica, but Panama, Nicaragua, and the USA were also represented.  Six [...]

At 11:30pm on Friday night, I began painting my room to the rhythm of the treefrogs singing outside my window.  At 3:30am I ran out of “Light Camel” paint and had to leave one wall 4/5 finished.  Bummer.  I think if I would have painted for much longer the paint fumes would have had me [...]