This past summer I spent my better days peddling my Schwinn Road Bicycle down the Pacific Coast Highway from the Border of Canada to the Border of Mexico. Riding over 80 miles a day in that hot summer sun you must stay well hydrated, and with that comes the frequent “pit stop.” On a bicycle [...]
Tucking into the Woods
May 22nd, 2009 by MarkSurvey Stuff
May 18th, 2009 by FrancesThank you to the 90 of you who completed our Isla Palenque survey last month. We’ve been busily compiling your responses and we’ve already learned a lot. It good to know what’s important to you and what isn’t. Here are a couple of quick examples: - 77% of you said you’d be willing to pay [...]
I Passed!
May 11th, 2009 by MarkA little pat on my back today! I passed my LEED AP Exam! LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and is part of the USGBC (United States Green Building Council). LEED is the main means – in the United States – of Certifying buildings as “Green” and serves as a general benchmark [...]
Monkeying Around
May 8th, 2009 by JerrodI frequently forget how amazing my job is. After a few days, the daily boat trip to the island can become tedious. The sun gives you burns. The ocean gets your clothes wet. The beach is often a place for sand flys. The jungle means a sweaty hike. It is not until someone from the [...]
