I'm creating this trendy and surprisingly useful development of the information age to better get acquainted with the technology age. I myself am not the most computer-savy individual being born in during the flower power days opted for pencil and hemp paper rather than international wireless keyboards and billions of pixels....but hey, I really can't complain. Though I don't understand the computer lingo, I do want to practice and butcher its language.
So, that's me, a fifty-something year-old wanting to jump in the tech pool and keep up with what the kids are doing these days...sounds creepy I know, but don't worry, I don't have a MySpace.
I guess I'm also writing this blog because I was told by my two former Duende Tours guides that it would be a way of helping with out with their cause. That being promoting responsible and legitimate eco tourism that would keep governments and private parties in the Mayan jungles from destroying the environment for otherwise lucrative means. The more people experience the jungles, the more it will be preserved: by exploring this unique and gorgeous realm of exotic rainforest, foreigners will realize how important it is to preserve it, and the only way to do that is to show private parties and governments that it is in their best interest to keep the forest as is and invest in eco tourism. Hopefully guiding philanthropic CEOs, who may decide to invest in the cultural and or environmental preservation of the Mayan world is yet another result that may come from promoting these efforts via the world wide web.
I know, I know,...I run my mouth, but if it helps preserve this:
Then people can deal with my bombastic writing. At least you don't have to listen to me. THAT could actually hurt this cause.
No, the guy above didn't die from listening to me, though it could have been one of my ancestors. This is from a cave tour in Belize...the tail-end of our incredible tour.
At this point I should probably be showcasing pictures of coatis, scarlet macaws, howler monkies, crocodiles, basically all things exotic,....but I have none. I took an antiquated camera and had my grandson scan the above photos...just enjoy what I have.
The point after all was to "promote" ecotourism, not myself. So don't get fresh.
wait wait....what's this.........
That's right: Gandhi in the Mayan Jungles......
Until next time my young eco touristy whippersnappers!
oh and let's not forget this one:
Our fearless leader showing us what "not" to do whilst on a bike tour in the jungle.
Leo "not so lionish" Banter
