Our first Spanish class in Nicaragua was…interesting. We’ll be here learning for a month in what has promised to be a pretty intense learning experience. 4 hours of instruction daily, low teacher-student ratios for...
One of Zanzibar's few churches (above) and the architecture of Stone Town (below).
Arrived in Jambiani, a very small one-street town on Zanzibar’s eastern side, and rented a small cottage with attached kitchenette. It was twenty...
There have been some mildly interesting weather phenomena while I've been living here in China. I've already expounded upon the mildness of the winter (a conclusion that I admit now was a bit premature), but...
300,000. The estimated total number of casualties from the Japanese invasion of Nanjing. Among that number not only the soldiers are counted, but the innocent as well. The invaders took depravity to a whole new...
I caught a glimpse of blue-grey sky through the opening of the thatched roof as I sank back in the brightly colored hammock in the strong breeze, and yesterday’s travel headaches slipped away. All...
In this week's New York Times, crop scientists are suggesting that biotechnology seed companies are thwarting research.
"The problem, the scientists say, is that farmers and other buyers of genetically engineered seeds have to sign an...
Today started with us heading downstairs to the local coffee shop next door with the simple task of getting a donut. However, with most of our coins spent on metro fares and tips, all...
African sunsets are always dramatic even when they miss the vibrant oranges, reds and purples. Below, birds play at sunset in Cape Town's Muizenberg Bay....
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