Life in Puerto Viejo

Just What Every Child Needs.

I just had to share this with everyone.  Sloths down here are really amazing.  They are sometimes very hard to spot as they just blend in so well with the trees.

We have a local sloth refuge in the area.  We arrange tours for many of our guests at the hotel.

My friends were just here and took this picture.  If you can not travel here and want to experience what it mi ht be like to see this little  uy, make sure you check out the video.

My Life is going to The Dogs

You know... I swear I would never become one those homosexuals with a "nelly dog" and here I am with one.

Bonnie is this really old poodle that was my friend Barbara's that recently passed away.  Bonnie was with Barbara for over 12 years and just to give you an idea of how Barbara took care of her, this dog was abducted twice by Barbara's pyscho ex-husband and flown back to germany because he knew it was the only thing that would hurt Barbara.

Barbara while living in Costa Rica, had to orchestrate friends in germany to re-abduct dog and arrange escorted transport twice back to Costa Rica.

This dog (Bonnie) has also slept with Barbara in her bed for most of those years.  We let her sleep in the bedroom, but not in the bed.  She seems okay with that, but boy can this old girl snore.

Also as you can see above, when I take her for a walk, does she swim in the ocean?  Oh no!  She looks for the dirtiest mud puddle and bathes.  Then I have to throw her in the ocean just to get most of the mud off.

When I first got her after Barbara died, I was looking for a collaborator who might agree I should put her down as she was so old and depressed after Barbara died.  But, she really has grown on me, and I hate saying it, but now I just can not sleep knowing she is not right beside the bed.

March Musings

I have been recently receiving reminders that I have not been updating my blog much lately.  To be honest, I am feeling a little off lately and not feeling very inspired to write much.

So, I thought I would just go through some recent pics and share little snippets.  If the truth about the photo isn't interesting, maybe I'll make something up.

We have recently hired a manager for the hotel.  His name is Roger (aka Chino).  He was my representative at the hardware store for the past year.  I remember the day he started there and watched him work his way to assistant manager in a very short time.

He was born in city of Limon and on top of living in New York city he has traveled much of the world working on cruise ships. 

His background and his lust for life reminds me much of my own beginnings and I felt with his charming disposition, he would serve our guests well at the hotel.

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How does one meet gay men in Guatemala?  Ask Francisco here... He was able to pick us out up a mile away and was a great host for his country and gave us an insight of what it is like for a local guat growing up gay in his local culture.

It seems no matter where you go in the world, it really is the children are the most beautiful.  I can not remember her name, but she worked with her mother in the park selling cloths and local trinkets.

Roberto turns 34.  Brian, one of our long-term guests from Arizona, bakes Roberto a tropical cake fit for a queen.  The cake may look interesting, but I can assure you it pales in comparison to Brian.  Brian turns out to be one those characters that you don't know there is this amazing human being lurking beneath the surface.  He has bought some property right behind us and I look forward to him joining us in the community.  As for Roberto turning 34... he is still recovering.

Two dear friends visited us here recently.  Pictured here they celebrate 14 years together at my friend Eddy's hotel restaurant "Que Rico Papito".  Dennis and Jeff of Vancouver have been enthusiastic supporters of our project here and have been cultivating their own dreams up on Quadra Island.  This is their 3rd visit.  The first visit was almost 4 years ago right after we bought the property.  It was hard to say good bye today after a nice breakfast at Bread & Chocolate.

This month was really the month for visits from friends from the motherland.  They have all been so supportive and it has been wonderful.  Roberto and I have been very moved by very generous donations from friends that was left in support for our some community iniatives we are working on.  The school that Roberto teaches at will soon be able to get a much needed water pump as the school has been without water for over 1 year now.  There might be some left over for fans for the classrooms as it can get very hot and humid.  Due to dress code rules, students and teachers can not wear shorts and t-shirts and have to wear long pants, making it even more stuffy.

What Next?

Before you read this, please let it be known that this post is not - family friendly.  If you are one those people that writes me and telling me you find my blog offensive, please watch another re-run of Leave it to Beaver, The Waltons or Little House on The Praire before hauling off and sending me an email.

It has been common knowledge for many generations that gay men have been trend-setters in many areas when it comes to personal style and grooming.  You only have to look at the many things that we have graced many of straight men with... pink shirts, ear rings, short groomed hair, etc etc.

Now, it might not be common knowledge, but gay men have been shaving their "underparts" (bluntly put.... Underparts = cock, balls and ass) for years.  I even recall well over 10 years ago a friend of mine writing a rather lengthy article of "how to" complete with full pictures and lotion recomendations.

Now, here we are... 2007 and it seems shaving in this area has not only gone outside the gay men's community, but also smashed the boundaries unbeknownst to me of the Cher Listening Metrosexual Male.

Let me present the all knew "Body Groomer" for men by Phillips/Norelco.  It is designed to get rid of any of that unwanted hair anywhere on your body and even seems to guarantee that you will get an extra inch added to where you might want (or think you need) it most without surgery.

Make sure youcheck out the music video.