My husband talked about planning for the future here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wix07X9G8g
We did purchase a house and land in Guatemala, it's kind of our 'retirement' plan.
We haven't had to deal with aging parents yet, but we have thought about when that time comes. My father passed...
I've actually had 'post in Expedition Portal' on my 'to do' list for a couple of weeks now. I guess I should be grateful for the 'Utah', 'Amway' and 'only trying to sell stuff' stabs for getting me on here… finally. :)
Yes, we did just have a baby and have been very busy in Costa Rica...
On the Road Again!
After a year and a half in Guatemala (where we had a wonderful time and purchased land and started a humanitarian project), we are FINALLY back on the road again.
Here's some of the most recent posts:
The Largest Market in Central America: Chichicastenango, Guatemala...
Why I Hope My Kids Never Go to College (aka The Rules Have Changed)
According to some, our kids will never be able to go to college or get a job as a result of our nomadic lifestyle, right?
Well, that's our hope anyway...
Read more...
Stability Comes From Staying in One Place (And Other Ridiculous Myths)
“I happen to think it is a bit irresponsible of you to put your kids future in jeopardy just to satisfy your need for travel. What you're doing is just risky."
was the response one commenter made on an article I recently...
I'm a DESPICABLE Human Being - Face to Face with Poverty in Panajachel, Guatemala
You know, I really don’t like everything about travel.
There are some things I just can’t stand.
Oh sure, these things can be great experiences. They can be a novelty that’s fascinating, or fun to do… the...
Visiting an Orphanage in Solola, Guatemala
http://www.discovershareinspire.com/2012/05/whats-the-one-change-that-you-want-to-see-in-the-world-orphanage-visit-in-solola-guatemala/
We have one 40 gallon tank that sits in the bed of the truck on the driver's side. We built a camper on the back of our truck, and the tank is enclosed with access from the back of the truck. Above it is storage space.
Oh PLEASE, Not ANOTHER "The Truck Broke Down" Story. This is Getting Pathetic
http://www.discovershareinspire.com/2012/04/oh-please-not-another-the-truck-broke-down-story-this-is-getting-pathetic-guatemala/
Why Guatemalans Are Tough
http://www.discovershareinspire.com/2012/04/why-guatemalans-are-tough-life-gets-hard-and-what-to-do-about-it-panajachel-guatemala/
Surfing Mis-Adventures on the Guatemalan Coast
Sometimes you've got to be willing to break your board...
http://www.discovershareinspire.com/2012/03/sometimes-youve-got-to-be-willing-to-break-your-board-surfing-misadventures-on-the-guatemalan-coast/
A few months ago we were hacked and infected by a virus. Some people's computers were affected. We have since switched hosts and had all malware removed from our site. It is 'safe' once again.