Random Past Posts
Iran: Complicated Relations My time in Iran happened to include the anniversary of the takeover of the U.S. Embassy -- the event that started the Iranian Hostage Crisis in 1979. There were anti-American signs all over Tehran. My new Iranian-American friend mentioned that More...
Cross-Country Colombia: Coffee Farmers, Mountains & Medellin As usual for me, the further I got from the main cities and main highways, the more interesting my visit to Colombia became. * * * My Hertz reservation for a small pickup truck got fouled up, leaving my More...
Stars, Stripes, Barns and Guitars Over Christmas, I set a record (for this millenium, anyway) for my longest stretch staying in Vian: 9 days. Among the amusements during my stay was a visit with Heath Wright (of Ricochet - previously discussed here and here). More...
Croatian Sailing and Slovenian Cycling This wasn't a 'serious' photo expedition like some of my trips. This one was about sailing, biking and general sightseeing with a handful of friends, old and new. Just a few thoughts and a few pretty pictures to share . More...
My Kind of Town I live in Houston, America’s fourth largest city. Only New York, L.A., and Chicago are bigger, and if I had to choose among those three for a next-choice favorite city to live in, I think I’d choose Chicago every time. More...