I recently came back from my first trip to South America, in particular visiting Peru, challenging myself into a four day trek that led up to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. Logistics were all taken care by a dear friend of mine, so all I had to put in was time and will. Before […]
National Geographic reports that a full moon in June is traditionally called a strawberry moon, at least in Northern America. The special coincidence for this last one is that it was also a Friday, 13th, something that will not happen again apparently until October 13, 2049 (which would be a Hunter’s Moon though). I captured […]
Besides Mother’s Day, the second weekend of May traditionally hosts the Annual Stanford Powwow. The history of such event is quite interesting, so if you’re like me and didn’t know about it, I suggest you read it. The gathering is really a competition of dancers, singers and effectively a great exhibition of colorful costumes and […]
I like going for hikes. Two months ago I was in Yosemite for a fun weekend, reaching up to the snow high in the Valley. The weather was great, had a chance to do some snow-shoeing in the little snow available, listening to great stories and explanations from the ranger. 2014 is an important year […]
The beautiful sunny day that blessed San Francisco yesterday, made for an exceptional St Patrick’s Day Parade for this 2014. I try to go every year, but my track record only shows me attending every other or so, with my last time being two years ago. I was a tad late this time, and traffic […]
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