To the Cloud Forest
Johhny Sid Knee MickSugarCain III and Bore Rock Whoz Sane (really! who is?) Oh Bomb Uh II had their debate last night. My classmates, professor and I got to watch it at a very posh Americana hotel and I must say that I have always been amazed at how long somebody can talk and not really answer the question...I was also tickled that the word "Zen" was said before the last question. Both of them blew that one bad. I guess that it is not good to look like you might not know something? Humbleness is not considered a strong presidential quality, obviously.
Here is what I don't know: I am leaving for the cloud forest tomorrow after class to stay with a fellow many of us have already dubbed "Birdman," since he is quite the expert on birds, which Ecuador has more species of than any other place on this entire planet, along with orchids and...Ecuadorians? Sorry, that was lame. But Birdman is also an aritst and he made all of the illustrations for the bird book of Ecuador. This should be great.
We also have the chance to do our service project with him: a reforestation project. I think that I am leaning in that direstion as I want to be outside: of buildings and the city.
In other news, I befriended a fellow who owns the only Reggae shop in Ecuador. It is about two blocks from my classroom and I saw signs for it all over town and finally made it over there yesterday. Picked up some new Midnite CD's, who, by the way, is one of the best darn Reggae groups out there, in my opinion. "100% St. Croix Roots - Give Thanks!"
A bit bummed that I will not attend the World Cup qualifier between Ecuador and Chile but I am sure that we will find a place to watch it on the tube of past illusions and I hope that Ecuador wins so I can see if this place gets as wild as Motown...ha! Sorry, bad joke again. Alrighty, Off to bed.
Adios, ÇÇ
Here is what I don't know: I am leaving for the cloud forest tomorrow after class to stay with a fellow many of us have already dubbed "Birdman," since he is quite the expert on birds, which Ecuador has more species of than any other place on this entire planet, along with orchids and...Ecuadorians? Sorry, that was lame. But Birdman is also an aritst and he made all of the illustrations for the bird book of Ecuador. This should be great.
We also have the chance to do our service project with him: a reforestation project. I think that I am leaning in that direstion as I want to be outside: of buildings and the city.
In other news, I befriended a fellow who owns the only Reggae shop in Ecuador. It is about two blocks from my classroom and I saw signs for it all over town and finally made it over there yesterday. Picked up some new Midnite CD's, who, by the way, is one of the best darn Reggae groups out there, in my opinion. "100% St. Croix Roots - Give Thanks!"
A bit bummed that I will not attend the World Cup qualifier between Ecuador and Chile but I am sure that we will find a place to watch it on the tube of past illusions and I hope that Ecuador wins so I can see if this place gets as wild as Motown...ha! Sorry, bad joke again. Alrighty, Off to bed.
Adios, ÇÇ
posted by Cory at
10/09/2008 12:35:00 AM
2 Comments:
Hi Cory. Just wanted to let you know I am enjoying the blog! How do you get such clear pictures? They are great. Take care. We are thinking of you. JDP
I can hardly wait to hear more about birdman! Your pictures and storytelling are great. Elijah liked the little llama.
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