When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That’s pretty solid advice. I don’t think many people will argue with that saying. But its not always the easiest to practice. Lets be real, when life hands you lemons, you want to start a fucking food fight with Life and tell Life to make their own damned lemonade. Continue reading
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Night Attack: Con Cuidado, Mis Amigas
It was Friday in Antigua. I just wanted to go out and dance. I didn’t want to drink, I just wanted to have a fun night of dancing. It was cold and rainy in Antigua, and I wished I had jeans. I debated what to wear. I took off my dress and slipped on my white shorts. I shoved my quetzales as deep into my pocket as it could go. I didn’t want the money to fall out or have somebody try to rob me. I put on my shawl, grabbed the umbrella my friend lent me, and I headed out the front door. It was a little before 8PM. Continue reading
Managua to San Salvador in One Day
My friend Jerry and I bought tickets for the Tica Bus from Managaua, Nicaragua through Honduras and into San Salvador, El Salvador. We decided to stay at a hostel near the bus station since the bus leaves so early. We arrived a the hostel and found the name was changed and the host was pissing in front of the hostel. We decided to not stay there and walk a couple blocks to check out the only other hostel we knew of near by. We arrived to find a large black gate completely shut. Our hearts sank. It must be closed. I was so glad when the host opened the gate for us and welcomed us inside. Apparently bus stations attract a lot of crime, and this station attracts more than the usual amount. The heightened security here made it look closed, but I was thankful for it. This was definitely not a neighborhood that we could explore, but we enjoyed relaxing in Pandora Hostel. They served beer at a fair price and had an awesome lounge complete with a large flat screen TV and shishas. We turned in early to prep for the next day. Continue reading
Solo Travelers, but Never Alone
I’ve been wanting to write a lovely little post about traveling solo. I wanted to describe all the personal growth I’ve made by spending time with myself. I wanted to tell you about the amazing connections I’ve made with people along the way. But I have a dirty little secret. Today, I felt lonely. Continue reading
Open Soul, Open Road 