Just got back from a 10 day trip to Peru. What a diverse country – in terms of landscape, ecology, food… Here are some interesting facts about Peru followed by some photos. Twice the size of Texas Birthplace of potatoes. Still has the best potatoes in the world. 3800 different varieties. Value of annual world…
Rolf Potts’ website states that he “has reported from more than sixty countries for the likes of National Geographic Traveler, The New Yorker, Slate.com, Outside, the New York Times Magazine, The Believer, The Guardian (U.K.), Sports Illustrated, National Public Radio, and the Travel Channel. His adventures have taken him across six continents, and include piloting a fishing boat 900 miles down the Laotian…
Fall seemed to transition to winter too quick this year. Having said that, the day after the storm makes for the most beautiful pictures:
Pico Iyer is a true world traveler. Born of Indian parents, childhood in Britain and USA, now lives in Kyoto, Japan with his wife. I have read most of his books, some more than once. If you want to start with his writing, I recommend “Sun After Dark”. Or consider starting with reading his essays….
Photographs from Colorado and Washington.
Impromptu trip to the Low Countries. There were a few things that made an impression on me: Bicycles Canals Windmills Junk food – beer, chocolate and waffles – lots of it but not many are overweight – bicycles and walking? Tolerant attitude Railways
The earth has its music for those who will listen – George Santayana
Just got back from a road trip along Highway 1, Central California Coast. It was a treasure trove of photographic opportunities and definitely something I will do again!
Great places to walk!
Debbie and Michael Campbell A video about the couple from BBC. Their blog.