Yesterday I was on top of the world, race. Or so I thought. I had a great day of painting, a great day of deep and shallow (but fun) conversations. I thought I had it all figured out. I thought I … Read more about Breaking of the Fellowship
Zonko The Clown
SHENANIGANS in Malaysia. By your favorite world race team, Love Upstream! Well, what do you expect after being stranded without social contact in the jungle? … Read more about Zonko The Clown
Ministry at Mateo
So this month in Nicaragua has been delightful thus far. It surprises me how much Nicaragua reminds me of my beloved Bolivia. It's not just the fact that they speak Spanish, there are other glimpses … Read more about Ministry at Mateo
A Thousand Words
Or so they say, is worth a picture. Let's just see about that, shall we? I waited for what seemed like forever. The rooftop of the hotel I live in is a sanctuary of solace. All of the other racers … Read more about A Thousand Words
Love Upstream Vs. Wild.
Ok. Here is that "Whole-nother-blog" I spoke about. You've wanted to know what we faced in the Jungle. Well, here it is. Day one. 12 Km hike barefoot through the mud. Up to your calf muscle … Read more about Love Upstream Vs. Wild.
Nobody’s dry in the rainforest.
(Quick Disclaimer/Shout Out. I love you dearly, Alex Cole, Aly Beeler, and Ashley Rose. With all my heart.) So, I must admit I was brought to Malaysia under false pretenses. I … Read more about Nobody’s dry in the rainforest.
The Challenge
This one is for you, Mama Jean!!! :) The villagers sat in small groups, awaiting the chief to arrive. Their faces seemed so distant from where we sat, to the point it made us feel … Read more about The Challenge
Similarity of man
(Ok, so I have a bunch of things I want to say about this month, but I let a squad mate borrow my computer since I knew I'd be in the jungle, so to tide you over I'm gong to share some musings I had … Read more about Similarity of man
George of the Jungle
So I thought I'd be in the city of Kuala Lumpur this month. . . boy was I wrong. I will be shipping out to go to the deep jungle of Malaysia in about two hours. I am excited, but honestly have no … Read more about George of the Jungle