A jaunt in Honduras

[nevadamedic]

In February I'm ditching this crappy cold weather and going to Honduras for a week on a mission trip to help dig latrines for Indians or something. I was wondering if anyone here has ever been to a tropical climate before because I am unsure about what types of clothing are going to be the best to wear down there. I think definately water-proof hiking boots. I'm also going to take some good work pants down there--nothing too thick. sweat-wicking socks. Maybe a vinyl/mesh fedora. Any advice?

Actually when you should go is next November when everyone is voting.

[Gaffer]

I've read the CIA factbook dossier on the country but I haven't looked into indigenous wildlife. That's a good idea. We'll be sleeping in barracks (indoors) on bunks but I know insects are still a problem at night so we've been advised to bring mosquito nets. I don't know how many fires we'll be having--I hope a few. There's nothing like sitting around a fire to relax you. It'd be nice if we could have a few brews at the end of each day but it is a mission trip so there'll be none of that.

Checking the CIA dossier on Honduras was a good idea. You will be near chevez country. If you have some rags available its good to stuff them in your boots at night. Things like scorpions can climb in there and often don't shake loose. They also hide under things and in things so be careful what you pick up. You might even see some tarantulas.

I would bet if there is a way for you to get some brews in you will find it.

[Hagbard Celine]

Checking the CIA dossier on Honduras was a good idea. You will be near chevez country. If you have some rags available its good to stuff them in your boots at night. Things like scorpions can climb in there and often don't shake loose. They also hide under things and in things so be careful what you pick up. You might even see some tarantulas.

I would bet if there is a way for you to get some brews in you will find it.

Yeah, I've thought about the scary bugs in my boots bit. I think to get around that I'm going to bring a drawstring bag to put my boots in at night. That should do the trick I think. As for sneaking in brews, I won't risk it. My girlfriend's dad is also going on the trip so I'm going to be on best behavior

[Hagbard Celine]

I'm back in the states and I had a great week of fellowship and philanthropy working in Honduras. I visited a village called Buen Pais (formerly Mal Pais) and got a lot of work done. Here are a couple of my pics: The ranch I stayed on, me and my girlfriend and Tegucigalpa.

[dan]

Very cool! Glad you had a good trip. How's it feel to be back in the ATL?

[Hagbard Celine]

Very cool! Glad you had a good trip. How's it feel to be back in the ATL?

It feels cold and bleak. Back to bills, traffic and my cubicle. And I think I got a touch of Montezuma's revenge there at the very end of the trip so that's been fun too. Corporate life sucks.

[glockmail]

I'm back in the states and I had a great week of fellowship and philanthropy working in Honduras. I visited a village called Buen Pais (formerly Mal Pais) and got a lot of work done. Here are a couple of my pics: The ranch I stayed on, me and my girlfriend and Tegucigalpa.

You look like my friend Dan when he was your age, except he is wee a bit taller. Enjoy your hair now while you have it.

I'm glad you had a good trip.

[hjmick]

So Pais went from bad to good? Good to hear you had a great time. Glad you returned safely.

[5stringJeff]

That's not at all how I pictured you, HC, but welcome home.