by the by...

i forgot to mention that i lost my phone in san miguel, which had these really amazing photos of hurricane Ike from just a few miles away, as we were driving pretty much along the southernmost edge. They were incredible, with double rainbows and rays of light coming through thick clouds, they were really something to look at. 

thank god they found my phone in san miguel and are awesome enough to give it back. so i'll post those pictures at some point, once i learn how to post pictures here on blogger...