BootsnAll Travel Network



Update…Happier and Healthier

Here’s a basic update on me and how things are…

A few days ago, I was down in the dumps due to being sick. Well, I am happy to report that I have improved greatly over the past few days..in part due to the medicine I’ve been taking, in part because I’m more in control over what I’m putting into my body, and in part because I have decided to return to David the upcoming weekend for one night of luxury.

Well, not really luxury..more like a clean bed, a hot shower, and so on at the hotel I visited last weekend when I was really sick. I decided I both need it and deserve it.

I was feeling rather sorry for myself and quite miserable until I decided to just go ahead and make the trek to David and spend just one night in the hotel there. Deciding this so lifted my spirits, that frankly now I am quite cheerful!

On the volunteering side of things, I went back to work..that is..volunteering, yesterday.

My first class of the day had 46 kids! We did an art project about butterflies using words in English to make the butterflies. The kids loved it. They go back to school next week, so I’ve only got the rest of this week left with them. Tomarrow we will be making enormous snakes out of paper, and writing a story about a snake.

My afternoon classes for adults has expanded into two groups. One group has no experience with English, so they are beginners. We’re just now finishing up with letters and moving into words. Many sounds in English are unfamiliar to the Ngobe tongue, so they need alot of practice.

The other group is extremely advanced, so their focus is on writing. We are writing letters of introduction as well as describing past events right now in this class.

My homestay is, as always, interesting. It is really astonishing to me how privacy is not understood at my house..but how could it be, as personal space doesn’t exist-what with 10 to 15 people living in one or two rooms. I will really appreciate personal space when I get home. I probably will not need as much, since I won’t be accustomed to it.

On the other hand, it is precisely because of this custom that the culture has here of sharing, that they opened up their house, their family, and their lives to share with me. I am always amazed by the graciousness of Catalina and her family…they are welcoming and hospitable to people at all hours of the day or night.

Having an outsider, someone from a totally different culture, living with them can’t always be easy..yet they take it in stride. We have developed a very nice comraderie, in spite of..or perhaps due to..the hilarity of our cultural differences.

The upcoming week, I hope to visit some other families for an introduction to the homestay program here. The women in these families are well traveled, and familiar with other cultures. They work in areas of health and social activism and employment for women here..so I think they will be perfect candidates for the homestay program.

I will also be visiting the local medicine woman. I am really looking forward to this, as it is a rare invitation. I am hoping to work with her and incorporate her into the ecotourist project.

I also hope to photograph more of the women here..particularly domestic scenes and women working up in the mountains nearby.

I have been working on my trip a bit more as well…

The Camino part of the trip..in Spain..is taking shape quite nicely. I have a ticket to fly into Madrid from the USA on May 6th. I’m giving myself a little under 6 weeks, which is more than enough time to do it without too much pressure. I’ve decided to skip the Pyrenees part, as I think it would be too grueling. Although, after living here for 3 months, who knows! I hope to have a few days at the end to rest in Santiago, and, I hope to then travel back to Madrid and so on for some museum hopping and so on.

After Spain, I will be heading to England, hpoefully meet up with my friend and travel goddess Sande. I hope to travel a bit with her, then head off to a working volunteer retreat at a Tibetan buddhist monastery in Derby.

I have applied to the monastery in England for one and a half months. I am hoping the work will be hard, but that the environment will be balm for my soul. Right now I plan on being there for part of July and August.

In September, I plan on quickly heading over to Paris, where I have a friend to stay with. I won’t have much time..maybe a week…but that will be quite nice.

From Paris, I will fly on to Istanbul, Turkey. I will travel thru Turkey for a few weeks, then make my way to Georgia, where I have a volunteer job working with disabled kids on a farm. From there, on to Armenia, where I will be working with the elderly and orphans.

Then, I will head back into Turkey, and fly to Jordan, where I have a job teaching English to girls. From Jordan, I will fly on to India, where I will travel a bit, and of course, volunteer. I will be volunteering with the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta. I hope to spend some time in Calcutta, and then move up to Northern Bengal, and work with the same organization in a community of people with Hansen’s disease. I will also be visiting and working in Nepal, Bangladesh,Myanmar….and so on.

So that’s the next year in a nutshell!

gg



Tags: , , ,

31 responses to “Update…Happier and Healthier”

  1. Sande says:

    See you in England! (…maybe in Spain. I want to go to Altamira. Also back to Lacaux, in France. This dissertation is posessing me….although I’ll need a serious money miracle to do all that 🙂 ) Well, England for sure! Sande

  2. Judith Nivison says:

    Hi GG, yes, this is the person your Shirley referred to and yes, I’m following your adventure constantly. A question……when I was in Panama, the designs that you describe as Ngobe, I had thought were the San Blas Indian designs?? I may be mistaken; can you give me a description of the differences? Glad you’re feeling better. J

  3. Judith, I have asked several people here in the community(just to be sure), and then designs and crafts of the San Blas Indians are not the same as the Ngobe.
    However, in the past, when both groups did not have a cash based economy, they obviously used some of the same natural resources..such as bark cloth, and fibers from similiar plants to produce utilitarian crafts.
    The Ngobe are the only group in Panama to have adopted the ¨Mother Hubbard¨type of dress-and, the only group to decorate it with contrasting zigzags and so on.
    I will be blogging this week about cutoms here-I hope those entries answer your questions.
    glad you are reading! gigi

  4. The moment I found this site was like wow. Thanks for putting your effort in writing this article.

  5. 1. Flawed/bad wines | 2. Drinkable (commercial) wines | 3. Enjoyable (estate) wines | 4. Palate Trainer & Story Tellers | 5. Willed wines |

  6. ., Visit Vibram Five Fingers

  7. Santo says:

    One study found that taking no more than 300 mg of this supplkement a day, might increase testosterone levels in elderly guys.

    Feel free to surf to myy web page anti aging supplements reviews; Santo,

  8. Hey there, I do enjoy reading through your content. I had no choice to write a little comment to support you.

  9. junimeridio says:

    importance hydroxychloroquine 700mg white [url=https://hydroxychloroquined.online/ ]buy hydroxychloroquine online[/url] perimenopause hydroxychloroquine positive results

  10. junimeridio says:

    row fda warning on hydroxychloroquine piece [url=https://hydroxychloroquined.online/ ]which governors banned hydroxychloroquine[/url] scleral buckling hydroxychloroquine patient assistance program

  11. majorsite says:

    As I am looking at your writing, majorsite I regret being unable to do outdoor activities due to Corona 19, and I miss my old daily life. If you also miss the daily life of those days, would you please visit my site once? My site is a site where I post about photos and daily life when I was free.

  12. ScottQuies says:

    You’ve made your position very well.!
    best online nj casino play casino online real money vegas x online casino login

  13. Hectorbof says:

    You stated it superbly!
    essay custom writing service cheap reliable essay writing service who is the best essay writing service

  14. Tylerzet says:

    equilibrado estatico
    Aparatos de equilibrado: importante para el funcionamiento fluido y productivo de las equipos.

    En el mundo de la tecnología contemporánea, donde la efectividad y la seguridad del aparato son de suma trascendencia, los aparatos de equilibrado cumplen un papel vital. Estos aparatos dedicados están desarrollados para calibrar y asegurar elementos rotativas, ya sea en dispositivos manufacturera, transportes de movilidad o incluso en electrodomésticos caseros.

    Para los técnicos en conservación de aparatos y los técnicos, operar con dispositivos de balanceo es fundamental para asegurar el operación fluido y confiable de cualquier mecanismo móvil. Gracias a estas opciones avanzadas avanzadas, es posible reducir sustancialmente las oscilaciones, el ruido y la tensión sobre los sujeciones, aumentando la longevidad de piezas costosos.

    Asimismo significativo es el tarea que desempeñan los sistemas de balanceo en la servicio al usuario. El apoyo técnico y el soporte permanente empleando estos aparatos posibilitan dar servicios de óptima calidad, incrementando la bienestar de los usuarios.

    Para los propietarios de emprendimientos, la inversión en equipos de calibración y medidores puede ser esencial para incrementar la eficiencia y rendimiento de sus aparatos. Esto es especialmente significativo para los emprendedores que manejan pequeñas y intermedias emprendimientos, donde cada punto importa.

    Por otro lado, los equipos de equilibrado tienen una amplia implementación en el área de la seguridad y el monitoreo de nivel. Facilitan localizar potenciales defectos, reduciendo mantenimientos onerosas y averías a los dispositivos. También, los indicadores extraídos de estos aparatos pueden aplicarse para perfeccionar procedimientos y aumentar la presencia en sistemas de búsqueda.

    Las sectores de uso de los equipos de equilibrado incluyen variadas áreas, desde la manufactura de ciclos hasta el control de la naturaleza. No influye si se considera de grandes manufacturas productivas o pequeños locales de uso personal, los sistemas de ajuste son necesarios para proteger un funcionamiento eficiente y sin riesgo de interrupciones.

  15. DonaldGreve says:

    娛樂城是什麼
    娛樂城是一個線上賭博平台,提供各式各樣的娛樂遊戲,讓玩家能在網路上參與賭博娛樂。玩家可以透過電腦或手機,隨時隨地進行遊戲,並體驗到類似實體賭場的刺激感。娛樂城的遊戲種類多樣,主要包括賭場遊戲、體育博彩、電子遊戲等。在賭場遊戲方面,玩家常見的選擇有百家樂、輪盤、撲克、二十一點等經典賭博項目。這些遊戲通常需要玩家依賴一定的技巧或運氣,來獲得獎金。電子遊戲則包括各種風格的老虎機遊戲,這些遊戲畫面華麗且玩法簡單,非常吸引玩家的注意。而體育博彩則讓玩家根據各類體育比賽的結果進行下注,體驗不同於傳統賭博的樂趣。娛樂城通常還會提供即時直播遊戲,讓玩家可以與真人荷官互動,提升遊戲的真實感。此外,娛樂城平台經常提供優惠活動、註冊獎金等,吸引玩家註冊並增加活躍度。總的來說,娛樂城是集各種線上賭博遊戲於一身的娛樂平台,玩家可以在這裡享受刺激的遊戲體驗。然而,應該注意理性投注,避免過度沉迷。

  16. Tommycog says:

    想挑戰刺激又富有獎勳的遊戲世界嗎?來「戰神賽特娛樂城」的老虎機,一場充滿驚喜的冒險正等著您!遊戲中融合了各式特殊符號與獎勳機制,如 Wild 與 Scatter 符號,能夠為您開啟額外的連線機會,讓您在每一輪轉動中都充滿期待。而 Bonus Game 和 Free Spin 更能讓您在短時間內獲得超豐厚的獎勳,輕鬆開啟連勝之旅。無論您是新手還是老玩家,戰神賽特為您精心設計了從 0.5 到 2500 的多元投注範圍,無論您的風險承受度如何,都能輕鬆找到最適合自己的投注金額,享受遊戲的樂趣。若您想要更快掌握遊戲技巧,不妨先體驗「戰神賽特試玩」版,或參考「戰神賽特攻略」指南,讓您在真實賭局中如魚得水,搶奪更多獎勳!快來挑戰自己的運氣,和我們一起開啟一場刺激無比的冒險吧

  17. Kennethpek says:

    戰神賽特
    「戰神賽特」— 2025年最火爆的老虎機,等你來挑戰!
    如果你正在尋找一款高賠率、刺激又充滿神秘感的老虎機遊戲,那麼「戰神賽特」絕對是你的最佳選擇!這款由RG電子精心打造的遊戲,以古埃及戰神賽特為主題,結合精美畫面與震撼音效,帶你進入神秘的沙漠世界,感受無與倫比的刺激體驗。
    為何玩家瘋狂愛上戰神賽特?
    超狂賠率 51,000 倍:一轉瞬間,財富翻倍不是夢
    高RTP達96.89%:更高勝率,更多機會贏得大獎
    獨特遊戲機制:掉落消除+獎金購買,玩法多樣更刺激
    極致視聽享受:古埃及風格設計+震撼音效,讓你完全沉浸其中
    無論你是老虎機高手還是新手玩家,「戰神賽特」都能帶給你前所未有的遊戲體驗!快來挑戰戰神,贏取屬於你的豐厚獎勵!

  18. Tommycog says:

    戰神賽特娛樂城

    想挑戰刺激又富有獎勳的遊戲世界嗎?來「戰神賽特娛樂城」的老虎機,一場充滿驚喜的冒險正等著您!遊戲中融合了各式特殊符號與獎勳機制,如 Wild 與 Scatter 符號,能夠為您開啟額外的連線機會,讓您在每一輪轉動中都充滿期待。而 Bonus Game 和 Free Spin 更能讓您在短時間內獲得超豐厚的獎勳,輕鬆開啟連勝之旅。無論您是新手還是老玩家,戰神賽特為您精心設計了從 0.5 到 2500 的多元投注範圍,無論您的風險承受度如何,都能輕鬆找到最適合自己的投注金額,享受遊戲的樂趣。若您想要更快掌握遊戲技巧,不妨先體驗「戰神賽特試玩」版,或參考「戰神賽特攻略」指南,讓您在真實賭局中如魚得水,搶奪更多獎勳!快來挑戰自己的運氣,和我們一起開啟一場刺激無比的冒險吧

  19. Carlosdaw says:

    ??????? ? ????????? ???????????: ?????????? ?????? ??? ?????????? ?????
    ?????? ? ????????? ?????? ?????????????? ??????? ???? ??????, ???????? ??? ????????? ?????????. ???? ??????????? ???????????? ??????, ??????? ???????? ???????????????? ?????? ????????????? ? ????????.

    ????????????
    ?????????. ?????? ?????????? ??????? ?? ???????????, ??????? ? ?????????? ? ????????????? ????????.
    ???????? ????????. ?????? ???????????? ?? ????? ? ?????? 1–2 ???? ????? ?????????? ??????????.
    ????????? ??? ???????. ???????? ?????????? ?????? ?? ??????, ??????????????????? ??? ?????????????.
    ????? ?????????????
    ?? ???????????? ????????? ??? ???????? ???????????? ??? ??????????? ??????? ??????.
    ?? ????? ??????????? ??? ???????? ??????????????? ?????? ??? ????????? ???????.
    ? ???????? ????????? ??????? ??? ??? ??????? ???????????.
    ??????
    ??????????? ???????. ?? ????? ????????? ????????? ???????????.
    ?????????????????. ???????, ??????? ???????? ???????? ?????????? ????? ???????.
    ??????????. ??????????? ??????? ??? ??????? ??? ????? ???? ? ??????.
    ???????????? ??????
    ???????????? ???????? ???????? ????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ?????????? ? ???? ??????. ??????????? ???? ?????????? ?? ?????, ? ????????? ??????????????. ?????? ??????? ???????? ?? ??????????? ????? ? ?????????? ???????.

    ??? ????????? ? ????
    ??? ?????????? ?????? ?????????? ????????? ? ????. ??????????? ????????? ??????????, ??????????? ????????? ?????? ??????? ? ?????????? ?????????.

  20. sindoplay says:

    sindoplay
    Selamat datang di situs SINDOPLAY , situs judi slot online , live casino , taruhan bola , poker online dan togel resmi .Daftar dan dapatkan beragam promo menarik dari situs SIndoplay , mulai dari bonus deposit , bonus freespin , cashback serta bonus referral.

  21. Backlinks SEO promotion
    1. ??????????????? backlinks (? ????? ????????? ??????????????).

    2. ????????????? ????? Google.

    3. ????????????? ? ???????? ? ??????? ??????? ???????.

    – ???????????? ????? ? ??????????? ? ??????? ?????????? ????????? ? ??????????? ? ??????????? ???????.

  22. aviator_sgol says:

    Immerse yourself in the world of exciting betting with aviator game online and try your luck!
    Combining luck and strategy, this game stands out from other gambling alternatives.

  23. aviator_pkPa says:

    ? ?????? ????????? ?????? 1win ?????? ????? ???????????? ?????????????? ???????? ? ?????????? ???????????? ??? ????????.
    aviator ?????? – ??? ????????????? ? ?????????? ?????? ???????? ????? ? ?????????.

  24. ?????? ?? ??????????? ????
    Melbet
    ???? ?????? ?????? ?
    ?????? ???????
    ??????????? ?????
    ? ??????-Live ?????,
    ??????? ????????
    ??????? ?????????? ?????????
    — ??????? ? ??????? ? ???????
    ?? ??????, ??????????, ???????????,
    ? ????? ??????????? ????????.

    ????? ??????????? ?????,
    ??????? ????????
    ??????????? ?????,
    ???????,
    ????????
    ? ???-???? ? ?????? ????????.

    ????? ???????????? ????? ????????
    ?????????????? ?????,
    ??????? ????????
    ??????????? ????? ??? ?????? ????????
    ? ????????.

    ????????? ????? ????? ?????????? ??????????? ?????
    ? ???????????? ? ??????? ??????????? ???.

    ??? ????????????? ???????? ?????????????
    Melbet ??????????
    ????????? ??????????,
    ?????? ????????? ??? ????????,
    ? ?????
    ??????? ???????
    ? ???????????? ?????????? ??????????.

    ????????? ????? ?????? ?????????? ????????????? ????????
    ??? ???
    ?????????? ?????????,
    ??? ? ???
    ??????-???????????.

  25. playboy888
    The online platform known as Playboy888 has garnered significant attention from numerous users.

  26. jili_dqOr says:

    Try your luck with jili spin casino and win a big prize today!
    Jili spin emphasizes safeguarding personal data through strong security protocols.

  27. Immerse yourself in the world of exciting games and big wins with spingo88 slot on spingo88!
    Spingo88 offers an extensive selection of games, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

  28. Discover the best slot machines with mrlucky88 login.
    Plans for expansion and collaboration signal exciting opportunities ahead for mrlucky88.

  29. TRIPPY 420 ROOM
    TRIPPY 420 ROOM operates as a dedicated online psychedelics dispensary, with a focus on carefully prepared, high-quality medical products covering a wide range of categories.

    Before placing an order for psychedelic, cannabis, stimulant, dissociative, or opioid products online, customers are presented with a clear structure that outlines product availability, shipping options, and customer support. The platform lists over 200 products in various formats.

    Delivery pricing is determined by package size and destination, and includes both regular and express shipping. Orders are supported by a hassle-free returns process with particular attention to privacy and security. The service highlights guaranteed worldwide stealth delivery, at no extra cost. Every order is fully guaranteed to maintain consistent delivery.

    Available products include cannabis flowers, magic mushrooms, psychedelic items, opioid medication, disposable vapes, tinctures, pre-rolls, and concentrates. All products are shown with transparent pricing, including defined price ranges where multiple variants are available. Additional informational content is included, such as guides like “How to Dissolve LSD Gel Tabs”, along with direct options to buy LSD gel tabs and buy psychedelics online.

    TRIPPY 420 ROOM operates from the United States, California, and provides multiple contact channels, such as phone, WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, and email. The service highlights 24/7 express psychedelic delivery, positioning the dispensary around accessibility, discretion, and consistent customer support.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *