The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Many years ago, out of pure curiosity, I bought a soap-shaped bar made of stainless steel, which, an ad claimed, would totally remove the smells of garlic, onions or fish from your skin in seconds.
We are with biologist Naila Campos, walking along the Interpretive Trail in Guadalajara’s Parque Metropolitano. Naila has been working in the Park for two and a half years.
El Tecolote Parque Ecoturístico is a large pine forest only four kilometers east of Mazamitla, a delightful place where you can relax and enjoy nature.
Several years ago National Geographic Magazine published what struck me as an absolutely astounding story.
Twenty-one years ago, a young U.S. archaeologist knocked on our door and introduced himself. “My name is Chris Beekman. I just came from the jungles of Guatemala where somebody mentioned a caver living near Guadalajara named John Pint. Is that you?”
Not long ago, I was sent far away as a consultant on a most interesting project. I would like to relate to you a rather peculiar adventure that took place, but I must warn you that my mission was somewhat secret, obliging me to change the names of the persons and places involved. This, I think, will not detract from the story.
After 36 years of crawling into dark spaces in many parts of the world, naturally I’ve had a few close calls.
