Got to San Jose, Costa Rica and life is good. As soon as we arrived, we made a friend at the hotel we were staying at and he liked us so much, he gave us a free performance. His name is Don Kiko and in any other country this would have cost at least $5.
Sorry the video is sideways. I will course correct next time. Also, let me know if there are issues with loading times. I am trying to get vids uploaded correctly.
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Road Trip To Texas
My dad and I had to take care of some administrative stuff in the states so we made a road trip out of it. We traveled north to texas which is the closest US border.
Northern Mexico is mostly high desert; full of Joshua trees and rocky mountain ranges that thrust violently toward a sun bleached sky. I was surprised by its rugged beauty and even romanticized what it must have been like to be an outlaw cowboy running from the texas rangers into ole mexico.
I did not foresee this happening, but it felt really nice to be back in the states. Even after only 2 months i missed the country I call my home and felt more of a kinship towards it than i have in a long time. Despite all the ultra right wing texas radio talk shows bad mouthing Obama I really enjoyed texas.
We stopped in San Antonio for a night where my dad and i cruised down to the Riverwalk and dined on ribs, brisket and Budweisers. Damn that felt good.
After which we went to Austin where i had some business to take care of. I had my last day consulting for LegalMatch and spent the day in the offices there. So that is the last of my work obligations for now and although i no longer have a steady income, i am also no longer obliged to be tied to a computer. But Austin is a fun town full of open minded people (generally speaking compared to the rest of texas) and i had fun partying there that friday night.
After Austin we drove to Katy, which is a town just outside Houston where Trudy and her kids, Chris & Jenny, and their families live (old time family friends. People who knew me since before i was born) Even though i am Jewish, it felt like Christmas while i was over there. There were toys all around, i got to play guitar hero and mariokart on wii and drink beer and eat good food without having to worry about being anywhere. A very nice feeling full of love. Not to mention i ate taco bell which i had been craving. #7 with a baja chalupa please!
I also bought myself a mini laptop for my travels. My new favorite toy. this thing weighs less than 3 pounds; dimensions measuring 10x6inches (give or take) So now i can mooch off of free wifi while i am traveling and keep everyone posted while abroad.
It took a couple of days to drive back to Ajijic, but now we are here and getting ready for our departure for Costa Rica on the 23rd.
Northern Mexico is mostly high desert; full of Joshua trees and rocky mountain ranges that thrust violently toward a sun bleached sky. I was surprised by its rugged beauty and even romanticized what it must have been like to be an outlaw cowboy running from the texas rangers into ole mexico.
I did not foresee this happening, but it felt really nice to be back in the states. Even after only 2 months i missed the country I call my home and felt more of a kinship towards it than i have in a long time. Despite all the ultra right wing texas radio talk shows bad mouthing Obama I really enjoyed texas.
We stopped in San Antonio for a night where my dad and i cruised down to the Riverwalk and dined on ribs, brisket and Budweisers. Damn that felt good.
After which we went to Austin where i had some business to take care of. I had my last day consulting for LegalMatch and spent the day in the offices there. So that is the last of my work obligations for now and although i no longer have a steady income, i am also no longer obliged to be tied to a computer. But Austin is a fun town full of open minded people (generally speaking compared to the rest of texas) and i had fun partying there that friday night.
After Austin we drove to Katy, which is a town just outside Houston where Trudy and her kids, Chris & Jenny, and their families live (old time family friends. People who knew me since before i was born) Even though i am Jewish, it felt like Christmas while i was over there. There were toys all around, i got to play guitar hero and mariokart on wii and drink beer and eat good food without having to worry about being anywhere. A very nice feeling full of love. Not to mention i ate taco bell which i had been craving. #7 with a baja chalupa please!
I also bought myself a mini laptop for my travels. My new favorite toy. this thing weighs less than 3 pounds; dimensions measuring 10x6inches (give or take) So now i can mooch off of free wifi while i am traveling and keep everyone posted while abroad.
It took a couple of days to drive back to Ajijic, but now we are here and getting ready for our departure for Costa Rica on the 23rd.
Adios Mustacheo
It is my obligation to inform you that after 2 and a half months of full growth and companionship i shaved my handlebar mustache. The decision was a tough one. We laughed together, we drank together, and we creeped girls out everywhere we went together (except for the older ladies who really seemed to like it.... interesting social experiment i must say) you see... with a substantial lip hair waterfall encroaching on your teeth, one's smile becomes compromised by a fucked up gap toothed effect. (notice the last picture in the slide show)
Despite all the good times we shared, I was not prepared for the responsibility involved in the ongoing maintenance of such a face pet. I had to clean it, feed it, brush it, love it, and pick up the shit it seemed to leave behind.
That being said, i did take some pictures in its loving memory and was even able to establish a new benchmark in mustache tricks i have yet to see or hear of anywhere else.
I implore you to observe, appreciate and attempt to innovate.
Click to enlarge the slide show
Despite all the good times we shared, I was not prepared for the responsibility involved in the ongoing maintenance of such a face pet. I had to clean it, feed it, brush it, love it, and pick up the shit it seemed to leave behind.
That being said, i did take some pictures in its loving memory and was even able to establish a new benchmark in mustache tricks i have yet to see or hear of anywhere else.
I implore you to observe, appreciate and attempt to innovate.
Click to enlarge the slide show
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Feliz Ano
Well, well, well... what can i say about my new years... Except for that it was fucking RAD. My boy Aaron rented a sick house in Sayulita with his fiance for a new years bash/bachelor/bachelorette party. There were 16 of us in this place. On top of the hill with infinity pools yielding an unobstructed view of the bay. Amazing.
On our way out, Gov and i stopped in the town of Tequila (the home of tequila) where we took a distillery tour. Notice the hair nets like Lavern and Shirley. We then went to Puearto Vallarta to party for the night before departing for Sayulita, 45 min to the north.
Not to mention i got a sweet tattoo while i was in Sayulita. We were chillin on the beach and Bret told me he would pay for the tattoo if he could pick it out. Sure why not! So i got one. It is in the slide show.
It was nice to hang with some old friends, especially after 2 months away from the states. It definitely made me appreciate the good friends I have and even made me a little homesick due to the fact that I have been away for so long. But alas, I know that unknown adventures lay ahead and now is the time in my life when i can take advantage of my lack of responsibility. Regardless of all the awesomeness i left behind.
Celebrating the new year forced me to reflect on 2008 which was a tough year for me. One of my motivating decisions to travel was to leave a life of routine and predictability, but after some reflection i realized that last year definitely kept me on my toes with unpredictable challenges and also unpredictable blessings. I guess the moral of the story is that you do not need to pick up roots and leave in order to encounter unexpected, life altering experiences. For better or for worse. Life has it's tendencies to throw you curve balls whenever and wherever.
Gov left for Nicaragua a couple of days ago and my dad and are embarking on a road trip to the states tomorrow morning. When we get back, we leave for Costa Rica for a 12 day tour of the natural beauty. I am looking forward to spending some quality time with my pops.
Below are some picks of Tequila and New Years In Sayulita.
On our way out, Gov and i stopped in the town of Tequila (the home of tequila) where we took a distillery tour. Notice the hair nets like Lavern and Shirley. We then went to Puearto Vallarta to party for the night before departing for Sayulita, 45 min to the north.
Not to mention i got a sweet tattoo while i was in Sayulita. We were chillin on the beach and Bret told me he would pay for the tattoo if he could pick it out. Sure why not! So i got one. It is in the slide show.
It was nice to hang with some old friends, especially after 2 months away from the states. It definitely made me appreciate the good friends I have and even made me a little homesick due to the fact that I have been away for so long. But alas, I know that unknown adventures lay ahead and now is the time in my life when i can take advantage of my lack of responsibility. Regardless of all the awesomeness i left behind.
Celebrating the new year forced me to reflect on 2008 which was a tough year for me. One of my motivating decisions to travel was to leave a life of routine and predictability, but after some reflection i realized that last year definitely kept me on my toes with unpredictable challenges and also unpredictable blessings. I guess the moral of the story is that you do not need to pick up roots and leave in order to encounter unexpected, life altering experiences. For better or for worse. Life has it's tendencies to throw you curve balls whenever and wherever.
Gov left for Nicaragua a couple of days ago and my dad and are embarking on a road trip to the states tomorrow morning. When we get back, we leave for Costa Rica for a 12 day tour of the natural beauty. I am looking forward to spending some quality time with my pops.
Below are some picks of Tequila and New Years In Sayulita.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Surfart
After Gov and I went surfing in Puerto Escondido, i Bought a board since i knew i would use it over New Years. I also decided to turn it into an art project.
Check it.
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