Thank you all so much!
Thank you all so much for signing my guestbook! (And shame on you loyal readers who haven't yet!) I read every message and really enjoy the comments and photos. It's nice to get an idea about who you are. I haven't responded to the entries individually so I wanted you to know that I really do appreciate it. I don't know why that it's important. I guess just writing everyday and never knowing who is reading it − it's kind of weird when you think about it. It's like you're reading my diary! ;-)
When I set it up, I signed up for email notification when someone signs my guestbook. Interestingly, today, almost a month later, my 68th guest signed and I received my very first email notice. Ha ha! Got a little bug in the system, I would say. Otherwise, it's a pretty cool toy for my blog. I would recommend it if you have a blog.
By the way, even though you have to enter your email address, I don't receive that information, and as far as I know, Slide.com isn't spamming anyone.
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46 comments:
I totally signed this a while ago, but I don't see myself on it.
Am I there, or did I screw it up?
Connie (Mpls)
Sorry, Connie, I haven't seen you. A few people have had problems but I don't know enough details about what the problem was to help. I hope you'll try again.
Hello! Thanks for reading my blog. It's very interesting to see Honduras from your perspective.
Stay safe!
Hello Lizzy and thanks for visiting! I'm glad you enjoyed it and I hope you'll be back for more.
I know I signed this before, La Gringa, so I guess I'm in someone else's guestbook and they wonder who the hell I am! It seems to have worked this time though.
LostRoses, I think I remember your entry so I don't what is going on either. I hope this one hasn't started deleting entries like the last guestbook.
Thanks for taking the time to do it again!
I was so excited to find your blog! I visit Honduras every year and absolutely love it there! I am excited to get more info from your blogs!
That's great, Amy! I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your comment.
La Gringa! I'm so glad that I found your blog. My school is thinking about doing a project in Honduras and I think that you would have an interesting take on it considering you know the area better than we do.
Thanks for visiting, dabateman. I'm not sure what kind of project you have in mind but you might be able to get some ideas/information at Project Honduras.
You could also check out Trish's blog for some ideas.
There are lots of groups working here so it is best to not try to 'reinvent the wheel.' The main thing is think 'sustainable.' If it needs people to keep it running, or needs maintenance or supplies, it is probably going to be a failure in the long run.
I hope that info helps and do check out the forums at Project Honduras. There are lots of people there with lots of experience.
Hi, I found your blog while doing a search , and love it. I am married to an Honduran man for almost 18 yrs.. We lived in Honduras for 11 1/2 months,( 1990-91) the rest of our time have been here in the USA.. It is hard being married to a person of another culture, most people do not understand. My husband is from Lamani, comayugua, but does have friends from Cieba.. I will continue posting comments and reading. I am glad you like Honduras, I did not, but my story is long and I went under different circumstances.
Welcome, DM, and glad to hear that you will be returning.
Yes, it is sometimes hard being married to someone of a different culture, but there are benefits, too. Lots of adjustments are needed on both parts as you've obviously found out during 18 years!
It's funny, but some people think I like Honduras and others think I hate it! I guess it depends on the person's point of view. I think that I have a love-hate relationship with Honduras.
I'm sorry to hear that your experience wasn't so good. Maybe someday you can give it another chance. It's not easy and I think it depends a lot upon your circumstances. Under different circumstances, I'm not sure I could have stuck it out.
Hi,
I stumbled across your blog while educating myself about AIDS/HIV in Honduras because I am doing work for www.siempreunidos.org and www.siempresol.org/
I really enjoy reading your stories. They make me wanna come down for a visit.
*smile*
~becca
Thanks, Becca. I'm glad that you enjoyed it and hope that you will come back to visit again. Good luck on your work.
Hey I still don't even know your 1st name?
I was wondering is you agree, on set a link to your blog to english spoken people that visits my site.
And of course, I'll love to work with you in some way, it is just that everybodys loves your blog, then I can offer you to build your very own site, then once we do that, we'll be able to share information, well. i think we'll have to set a meeting to set all down, only if you agree or if you are interested, i have to say that i have hosting, so, you don't worry about paying any for hosting, it is just that i love your work....
Since few days i feel great in reading your blog. Je suis très impressionné de trouver autant d'informations pour ma curiosité. Je souhaite bien vous rencontrer au printemps 2009 au Honduras
Thank you, Pedro. I hope that you'll visit again.
Hi Gringa:
Well, you got me going...After reading your blog (and others), I have decided to start my own. Specially since I will be travelling to Honduras this week. Its going to be interesting, here is link if u want to know why http://www.catrachotravels.blogspot.com/
Hey Catracho! Thanks for letting me know about your new blog. I subscribed and I'll be real interested in hearing about your trip and your impressions of Honduras.
I really like that drawing. Is that a self portrait?
Hola, companera--
I stumbled across your blog while trying to figure out when to harvest my moon-and-stars watermelon. What a treat to read your entries on La Ceiba, a place that holds many memories for me. Happy scribbling!
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We moved from Dallas three years ago to live on Roatan. Trials and tribulations, but well worth it. Keep up the good work, your bloggs are far reaching, enjoyable and informing.
Thank you for taking the time to comment, Ralph. Enjoy yourself on Roatan.
I hope I am doing this correctly. I just ran across your site while searcing for information on Honduras. My wife and I sponsor a child through a local mission in Los Mangos. We hope to visit her soon
Hi, I just found your blog. I lived in Ceiba in 2000-2001 working on a tourist visa for a rafting company and married a Ceibeña. We are in the states now and we can't wait to get back. We will be returning in 2010. Found your blog to be right-on about living in Honduras.
Al
hi gringa just found your blog, i live in sps.. any blogs about roatan? copan? c mon show everyone our beauties!
Mario, there are many expat blogs about Roatán. I'm not sure about Copan, but the travel sites are full of tourist experiences in those places. I used to search for other Honduras blogs but lately I've been having trouble finding time to read even the ones that I know about. ;-/ Try doing a Google blog search.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, all.
Hola Gringa ... I've been reading your blog for a few months now, and thought it was probably time to say hi! I'm a gringa from Illinois (where we live), my husband's a catracho from La Lima Nueva, we have three beautiful "catringo" kids -- who, to be honest, are way more gringo than catracho. I've visited Honduras twice, spent lots of time in SPS/La Lima (hated it -- so hot & humid) and Tegucigalpa (loved it -- that's my kind of weather!). Can't say I'm really in much of a hurry to get back, but sometimes your blog makes me nostalgic ... even for those *&%@ roosters who have nothing better to do than crow all night long!
And now that I'm reminiscing ... maybe las tortillas de mi suegra (QEPD), and her fabulous chimol ... and that rum/lime/sugar/coke concoction she made for every holiday ... and the sobrinos sinnúmero who would pass through the house all day to see their gringa tía (with a chorus of "buen provecho, tía!" for every bite of food I took) ... and that annoying sawdust (what do they call it, aserrín??) that they spread during the rainy season, and no matter how many times a day the house gets swept, it still ends up in your bed ... LOL Honduras does have a way of getting under your skin, doesn't it?
We enjoy reading your blog (even my husband, though he can't find it on his own :) because you're so honest. You tell it like it is, the good, the bad, the ugly. Thank you for that, and for giving us a bit of a connection over the miles. We enjoy your videos -- and it's nice to be able to use them to show the kids a bit of what daddy's homeland is like.
Keep up the good work, Gringa! We really appreciate what you do.
Your fans in Illinois
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I always like to hear from 'fans'! ;-D
I found your blog by chance, and I must tell you its addictive. You have a new reader in Tegus, keep up the good work!
How did you end up living in Honduras anyway?
Addictive? Wow. Thanks. I'd like to hear more about why it is addictive.
My husband is Honduran so we are here.
I just find it quite entertaining how you describe your daily encounters with honduran culture...I know its hard to adapt to a new country but your do it with humor and with a positive attitude...keep up the good work!
Thanks so much, Stella. It is interesting how different people read my articles and my motives differently. Thanks for the feedback.
My wife and I are planning on moving to Honduras soon and your blog is really the only source of practical information for Honduras (from an american standpoint)on the web! Thank you so much!
This place is such a hot miserable poverty stricken mosquito infested hell hole. Why on earth did you move there.
hey my name is debbie, i recently went to honduras for my birthday and my mother in-law's birthday. I'm thinking of moving to Honduras but i don't know what we would do for money. Do you have any sugestions?
Debbie, that is the catch 22 here in Honduras. The cost of living is less but if you can't find a job.... The unemployment rate is over 30%.
Depending upon what kind of residency you would qualify for, you may or may not be allowed to work. Not knowing anything about your experience or qualifications, I couldn't even begin to offer any suggestions.
Sorry I can't be more help.
La Gringa, you shamed me into signing up :). I've been in the Gulf of Honduras by boat, X Isle, for the past 2 years. Plenty of time in the Bay Islands, La Ceiba, SPS, and a trip to 'moskitia's Rio Plantano biosphere. I got a feel of the area and cured myself of immigrating. Perhaps renting on the 3 month plan, but the boat is best. When things aren't right, I move on. Currently stored in Rio Dulce, Guate. Good blog, honest opinions and observations. Keep up the good work.
Danomil
Please keep the news about political situation coming. It is difficult to get any news in USA; blocked or filtered. I am tyring to keep informed nd your site is terrific.
bea
Been following your post for quite some time via twitter and your blog. I follow quite a few things as well as the news. I have written many letters and since I have family in Honduras and have lived there in the past, there have been many calls back and forth so obviously the information back and forth is different. I always think the best way to find information is to be resourceful and use a variety of different sources as well as know those where each source is getting their information or do your research. I appreciate the information you bring and your links. I will keep coming in from time to time. I am glad you use twitter, I am too good at the blogger sites:)
Hola, I have lived in Tegucigalpa, Honduras since 1969. I am from Texas. I teach Ornithology and Medical Genetics at UNAH. I rescue abandoned dogs, collect orchids and begonias, and birdwatch. I would like to talk to you. Please call 234-1869. I have info on ticks.
Hey please call me. I am a Texan. Have lived in Teguc for 40 years. Dog, bird and orchid lover.
Pilar 234 1869
Hey there. I'm a volunteer withthe Farm of the Child just outside of Trujillo, and I came across your blog today while looking up gardening supplies. Que masisio! I was wondering if you knew of any places inj La Ceiba to buy seeds so that I don't have to smuggle them in my checked bags when I come back from my visit home next week. Our program is trying to focus more energy on agriculture, so I'm looking for more sources. Thanks. I look forward to reading more of your blog!
Paz,
Beth
www.farmofthechild.org
Hey, im really thankful for you putting my videos on your blog. You have a great blog by the way. Keep on, you rock. Best of wishes.
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Hola Gringa,
Love reading your stuff, even the recipe's. I'm just wondering if I know ya. I'd love to share my historical North Coast library w/you.
If you can ever hop the pond to Utila, please let me know.
Best Regards,
Ted
I just found your blog, for which I am grateful. I was in the Peace Corps in Honduras (San Antonio de Cortes) and I think part of my soul still lives there. I was having trouble finding information about current conditions until I found your blog. Thanks for doing it!
Hi Gringa,
Cool blog of yours...I know some friend and colleagues who read your blog and I stumbled across it the other day myself. I live in SPS, Cortes, and work at the Escuela Internacional Sampedrana. As for gardening, I have been having great luck with garlic for the past year. Keep up the cool blog.
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