Some deep question of life answered today

I am here in a 8x8 room in Mexico City using internet. The plane leaves soon but I had to document this before I forgot.

#1. We are taking off and for some reason every time I fly on MEXICANA, they ask us to open the windows for take off and landing. I told my dad what they had just said and asked him why.
His response was classic.
That way if we crash the Mexican newspapers can get good pictures of the passengers since they love to put that bloody stuff on the front page.

I think he may be true.

#2 Also my dad confessed that since 1963, he has been wondering why Chino in West Side Story was called Chino. Without knowing I told him today how some latins are nicknamed Chino because they look a little Asian or what not. The light clicked for him and it all made sense, it was as if I solved a 43 year old mystery. I just laughed. What fun.

#3 I love watching people look at my dad when he says things in spanish I tell him to say. On the second flight I taught him how to ask for peanuts. I was sure he could do it but as soon as the lady came with drinks he woke me up and said PEANUTS! PEANUTS! I was not sure what he was trying to say but I told him to ask the stewardess and she said I will go check and never came back. I wish I could have taken a picture of his face after he asked. It does not get much better than this. Pictures to come soon.

Let the fun begin

This time tomorrow I'll be hanging out in Guatemala. Not sure what I'll be doing but it will be fun. This is my farewell to America for a few days. My blog should keep you updated on my whereabouts if I can find the necessary equipment to post. You are invited to enjoy this wild ride.

Almost two years ago I lived in Honduras. A small central american country. I lived there for two years as I was a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was the best experience I have ever had. I loved every moment of it and loved the people and the lifestyle. From day one I said to myself, "Self, my family has to come here." Finally I am going to be able to take my dad to see some of what I lived back in my prime.

We will mostly be visiting the old towns I lived in and visiting with the many people that became my family away from home. My dad is a little nervous but I don't blame him, I know it will be fun though and it will most certainly be an adventure, from the flight to the dogs lining the dirt roads, I'm sure his eyes will be wide open the whole time trying to believe what he is seeing.

I'm excited to go and I'm glad you are interested in following my journeys.

Here's a schedule of my next few trips I have planned:

Guatemala/Honduras 8/29-9/9/08

Shelley Idaho Spud day 9/19-9/21/08

Phoenix Arizona 10/16-10/18/08