bug guts

I am finally getting used to them. I just killed a bug on my arm and another one on the wall with my hand. I went right back to typing on my computer. I have about 10 mosquito bites on my arms and legs. This feels normal.

the kindness of strangers

mike gave me antibiotics
liza gave me tagalog lessons and manila info
jeff gave me a great tip about mailing stuff overseas and movies
martha gave me her mosquito wipes
the crew gave me the princess treatment
george gave me his subsee
maria gave me ear drops and even put them in for me
mel gave me the inspiration to float the grand canyon
indra gave me her massage stick
keri gave us his gorilla pod
rob made me coffee

i just met these people.

dinner conversation

After a day of diving and looking at fish, we eat fish and talk about fish. Someone mentions a beautiful big fish off the coast of Mexico. Another guy quietly says "I wonder who's gonna eat the last one."