The Butterfly Conservatory
“I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.” Socrates Johnson (469-399BC) So for the last … Read more
A first stab at poetry
So when I finally emerged from the grim shadow of writers block I was advised, quite correctly, that the best prevention is to write… incessantly. … Read more
Writers block
“It has to start someplace, it has to start sometime. What better place than here? What better time than now?” The block has lifted. I’m … Read more
Ups and downs… Costa Rica style!
So the first week at the Butterfly Conservatory went really well. Brilliant staff, a great project and stunning scenery. There’ll be more about the project … Read more
Just a short one
I’d love to write a Homeric, epic piece about my journey from Palmares to Bocas del Toro, and then back before venturing on to Fortuna, … Read more
Sweet, sweet sleep!
Being desperately tired seems to be a theme for this trip. I don’t recall it being an issue during previous adventures, but then this one … Read more
Upsetting the natural order
“the weak in body or mind are soon eliminated: and those that survive commonly exhibit a vigorous state of health” Charles Darwin Animals are … Read more
I’m losing my mind…. or am I?
To say I knew what I was letting myself in for when taking on this gig in Costa Rica would hold some truth, but only … Read more
TOAD WARS!!!
So things move at a different pace here in the Costa Rican jungle. After the relentless onslaught of Venezuela my body was in need of … Read more
Run Forrest, run!
hu·bris /ˈ(h)yo obris/ Noun . Excessive pride or self-confidence. For a few days now I’ve been toying with the idea of going for a … Read more