Thursday, November 1, 2018
New Year’s Eve in the Streets of Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
New Year’s Eve in the Streets of Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel: There was considerable contrast between the smaller islands and the island of Sao Miguel, especially in the main town of Ponta Delgada. Suddenly we were in a bustling metropolis! Whoa! The noise, the horn-honking, so many people. We weren't used to this after the quiet peaceful Azores countryside. The town of Ponta Delgada…
Sloppy Joes, Prostitutes and Milk in Havana
Sloppy Joes, Prostitutes and Milk in Havana: Did you know that Sloppy Joe's were invented in Havana? Yes, those good ol' Sloppy Joe sandwiches were invented in Havana. Remember that ground beef/tomato sauce mixture you slopped on buns? Then you devoured it in minutes thinking it was the best thing you ever had? Sloppy Joes were the brainstorm of…
The Yellow City
The Yellow City: What a shock when we drove into the yellow city! Who knew such a thing existed? We were just driving along, taking the less-travelled and non-toll road from Telchac to Cancun for our flight home, when we came upon the yellow city. At first, we thought it was only a few streets. But…
Tonga: The Sexiest Men In The World
Tonga: The Sexiest Men In The World: First of all, there is something I need to explain. What you are about to discover is that in this country.... ... the bigger and the broader you are, the more prestige you have! Quite a reversal from the cultural expectations in North America! Every time I tell someone about the big men and…
A Land Where Big Women are the Most Beautiful
A Land Where Big Women are the Most Beautiful: The Women of Tonga The women in the Kingdom of Tonga are beautiful and large. Many are over six feet all and well over two hundred pounds. In fact, the bigger you are in Tonga, the more respect you have. That's a hard concept for people in North America - a place…
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