crates | May 7, 2012
Central America is the site of contending crustal plates–notably the Cocos Plate in the Pacific Ocean which is being subducted beneath the Caribbean Plate right off the western coast of central america at a rate of 72-81 mm/yr. It’s this area where the Central America Volcanic Arc exists which forms the volcanoes of Guatemala, [...]
crates | June 15, 2007
Why do my thoughts keep returning to Hotel Angela? Why do I long to return to this little funky hotel on that muddy street in Bocas del Toro, Panama? Perhaps it is because of it’s remarkable owner, Claudio, who will bend over backwards to help you in any way possible; perhaps it was the clean and [...]
crates | November 10, 2006
Ok, now the democrats have a chance to show everybody how they will handle all the pressing problems. Funny thing is that I never heard very much about their plans before the recent election during which they won control of congress, so I am doubtful that anything workable will be presented. Politics as usual… Lessee…oh [...]