Author Archives: IAM

I miss Ecuador.  We spent over a week traveling throughout the county – Quito, Otavalo, Ibarra, Manta, Puerto Lopez and Isla de la Plata (“the poor man’s Galapagos”). City, mountains, volcanoes, farm, beaches, whales,  blue footed boobies, great people… the list goes on and on. Most of my memory card was happily filled with picturesContinue reading “In and Around Ecuador”

Last year, Nathaniel (my now 5 year old) and I toured Panama for a day and a half en route to Trinidad. It was the first time just the two of us traveled internationally and I was on crutches recovering from a torn Achilles. We had a blast. On our way to Ecuador this AugustContinue reading “Back to Panama”

About two months ago, I went to Italy for a conference. Here’s some of what I saw during my free time in Florence and Rome. This motorcyclist turned what appeared to be 2 inches of space into a parking spot for his bike after about 5 minutes of adjusting other bikes and squeezing his in.Continue reading “Italy – Delayed”

Today I walked by the U.S. Capitol. After yesterday’s Presidential Inauguration, everything was still set up. It was a gloomy morning and a sullen mood as the birds scavenged through the trash left behind. – Washington, DC

Unreal… I went downtown this morning groggy eyed before sunrise to volunteer at the march with The Amplifier Foundation (“an art machine for social change”) and left this afternoon energized and inspired by the turnout and energy. By now, everyone has seen the coverage from marches all over the country and the world. Here areContinue reading “Women’s March on Washington”

… and I’m done. Last batch. A sign of changing relations – U.S. & Cuban flags hanging across from the capital building at Hotel Saratoga, Havana. The view from our apartment balcony, Havana. Not sure what they were waiting for but they hung out in this car for a good 20 minutes, Havana. A gameContinue reading “Cuba: 4 of a few”

… making my way through the SD card. This should be the second to last batch (I think). Our taxi (horse) driver Ernesto, Varadero. I didn’t catch his name but he defined ‘cool’, Havana. Nathaniel looking for sea shells on the beach, Varadero. Playground a few blocks from the Malecon, Havana. Nour checking out ourContinue reading “Cuba: 3 of a few”

Empedrado St., Havana. Getting ready for the lunch crowd in China Town, Havana. Seen on Aguacate St. , Havana.

Last week, Teri, the boys and I spent 4 days in Cuba. Most of our time was spent in Havana, with a little bit of time spent in the beach town of Varadero. What a short, but great experience for all of us. One afternoon, as we stepped out of our apartment in Havana, NathanielContinue reading “Cuba: 1 of a few”

A few weeks ago my son and I explored Panama City en route to Trinidad. Our first international trip where it was just the two of us. On crutches, I was a bit worried how I’d manage touring around with a 4 year old but it all turned out well. We had a blast. TheContinue reading “Panama”

Third and last post. These are some  shots taken in Fukuoka and Tokyo. No rhyme or reason. I want one of these toilets in my house. Seat warmer… need I say more? Taken at Ichiran ramen spot in Fukuoka. At a counter in Ichiran. On the subway. In flight from Fukuoka to Tokyo. Mt. FujiContinue reading “Japan: Randoms”

Kyoto is definitely a must see city. This coming from someone who tries to get out of cities as quickly as possible when traveling. Kyoto is filled with a tons of shrines, temples and just overall positive vibes. I enjoyed a full day there but could have easily spent a week. Proof of life. TopContinue reading “Japan: 24 hrs in Kyoto”