Before traveling to Jamaica, I wondered what it would be like. Tourists everywhere? Super expensive? Rastas on every corner? Cheap Jerk chicken? And would I smell ganja being smoked 24/7? Most of my questions were answered on my recent trip. I spent most of my time in Treasure Beach, which […]
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‘Wall of Saints,’ Painted by Children: Todos Santos, Mexico (Photo of the Day) | Chicky Bus
Written on March 19, 2014 by CB Driver in Photo of the Day The Wall of Saints,’ found in Todos Santos, Baja Sur, reflects the creativity that’s found throughout this magical town, known for its many art galleries and creative atmosphere. A community ‘paint-out’ led to these and other paintings […]
Read MoreJamaican ‘Ganja Tree’ Instagram (Photo of the Day) | Chicky Bus
Written on April 29, 2014 by CB Driver in Nature, Photo of the Day Quite often, while in rural Jamaica (Billy’s Bay, Treasure Beach), I smelled ganja–marijuana–being smoked. Sometimes, it just hung in the air, as if a part of the atmosphere. Other times, it wafted out from behind some […]
Read MoreCultural Clashes, Dramas and Dilemmas (pt 2) | Chicky Bus
Liked part 1 of this series? Here’s the exciting conclusion, this one focusing on dilemmas and dramas. This post is set up the same way. I share the details of the situation I found myself in and pose the “What would you do?” question. You share your answer and then, […]
Read MoreSWF in Syria (2): Torn Between Two Husbands | Chicky Bus
(Click here to read Part 1 of this series re: my 1st date with this country.) Sure I was a SWF in Syria, but I wasn’t there to meet men. In fact, that was the last thing on my mind. So how’d I end up with with 2 husbands…in 1 […]
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