Arachnophobia 2!

Check out this spider I found in the sink this morning! Yee-ow! This thing was not quite as big scary as the first spider that came after me. I kinda just worked around it - let him alone while I brushed my teeth on the other side of the sink. When I finished my shower, he was dead. I think that's the first time I've ever seen a spider die of natural causes. Or maybe he tried some of my toothpaste and it killed him ... the world will never know.

Check out the other wildlife I found today! On the 30 minute walk to the Gilmore's house, I found this little guy clinging to the side of a tienda. He's got nerves of steel! Didn't even blink when I took this picture. I almost tried to catch it for Taylor's sake, but then I realized I didn't have anywhere to put it. Also, last time I tried to catch a reptile I ended up in the emergency room ...

I've been very conscious lately of how fast I'm walking. In Chicago, I walked really fast - everyone does. I think this is because it's so bitterly cold. Also, people are just more in a hurry. Here in Antigua, I'm walking about half Chicago speed, but I'm still lapping these locals. It's pretty chill here - not too many people seem to be in a rush.

I'm sooo close to making a decision on this motorcycle situation. Really the best solution would have been for Donna to bring down the Big Ruckus - I would've owned these roads on the Big Ruckus! But she's already here, so ... woe is me :)

I read a few novels last week! Before I left Molly gave me copies of Ender's Game and Foundation. They're excellent! I can't believe I've never read these books before! If you're a scifi fan and haven't read these books - get on it! I think I liked Ender's Game better, but I have a suspicion that the Foundation series will be better overall. Now I wanna read the rest of each of these series! Thanks again, Molly!

Finally, check out this video of the highest kite in Central America!