travellin´ songs: transcendental blues

here´s a classic steve earle song

if I had it my way
everything would change
out here on the highway
the rules are still the same
back roads never carry you
where you want ´em to
leave you standing there
with them ol´transcendental blues

marc's guide to international eating

well, it's the fourth of July and I'm in Guatemala feeling pretty awful so I figure I might as well celebrate by sharing my guide to eating in foreign countries. It's not for the Atkin's Diet lovers out there, and if you have any suggestions please feel free to add them.

Essentials
coca-cola
beer
rice
potatos
chicken kebob
falafel
orange juice / orange drink
mineral water
pastries

Pretty safe bets
bread
pineapple
chicken breast
grilled chicken

Give a wide berth
seafood of all types
ice
pork
salad
prosciutto
milk
goat cheese