The Seismic Legacy of Volcan Barú

We live in the foothills of Volcan Barú (11,398 ft); we’re at about 2000 ft; the pueblo itself, about a kilometer and a half away, is at 3200 ft. At the moment, Volcan Barú is a dormant volcano, but it wasn’t always asleep. The last major eruption occurred around 500 C.E. but there [...]

No Such Thing as a Normal Day

My days vary wildly, all over the map. Used to be, when living in the US, I pretty much knew what I was going to do from one day to the next, and even, talk about a schedule, for a whole week!
Here? I can plan all I want, but chances are good that [...]

Path of Empire: Panama and the California Gold Rush book review

Path of Empire: Panama and the California Gold Rush
Aims McGuiness
When we think of “our” history—whether of “our” country or our personal history, WE—or “our” country—are the center of attention. We may mention other people and other nations as part of the story—how they affected us—but rarely and usually sketchily—do we consider how an event [...]