I probably should have worked and gotten some money but this was too good of an opportunity. I did meet dozens and dozens of people that RJ and Robert both know as well. I think between the two of them they know half the town. Roberto's wife, Violeta, cooked pozole for us one day and Jaime's wife cooked for us a couple of times. This has been a bit of a culinary adventure for me. I also loaded up on tons of red meat since it's very difficult to get good quality beef in Belize. I'll probably get a case of gout.
People here also seem to have a strong interest in my skills as a web designer. I can't use Belize as a true testing ground the country is too small and the competition to
o restricted. There are precious few talented web designers in Belize. I don't feel it's a good test of the open market. Here in Quintana Roo, Mexico it's a different story. I have plenty of competition and they are really good. I think I landed a new account and have a couple of prospects for partnering for some online projects. It feels good.
This trip by far has been the most productive here in Mexico. I'll start working this area now. I plan on being up here every couple of months for at least a couple of weeks each time. Eventually I'll end up heading to Cancun. It's a bit ironic though. I came to this region for the sheer hell of it. I came here to wander around aimlessly with reckless abandon and take pictures. I came here to get rid of the crowds and urban civilization.
New a couple of years later, I'm living in a small apartment. I have a wonderful girlfriend and I'm getting more settled by the minute. I rarely camp and wander aimlessly now. My life is pretty focused. I shoot butt loads of hotels and resorts and rarely shoot nature, wildlife, and landscape. Avoiding Cancun as much as I have, I will now be going there and probably regularly. I'm happy though so what the hell. So in summary, I'm a little heavier in weight, have more friends, and have more prospects and ideas. Life is good.
Regards,
Ben
