8.30.2010

A Day or Two in Beantown - Travel Guide Not Required

I have never enjoyed walking in a US city as much as I did in Boston. Sure, I nearly killed my foot nerves exploring the city in high heels. Its worth soaking up the magnificent and historical architecture contrasted with the young energetic vibe, where some of the world's most famous universities are just a train-ride away.

Got deliberately lost around Charlestown admiring the grand and regal brick after brick houses. Discovered the house where Louisa May Alcott lived and where current old Boston money resides. Stopped by a local artisan Chocolate factory in Charles street and saw a quiant hardware store filled with antique knickknacks. Enjoyed the atmosphere at Faneuil Hall.

I can walk and walk and walk and walk in this city...

8.24.2010

Gettin' Yer Country On - Colorado

The land and sky meet in the horizon. You are small yet significant at the same time standing in the wide open space. No pretensions. It is the real thing. The weather may be unpredictably cool but true friends warm the heart.

Norwegian Fjord Horses in Fort Collins,  Colorado

8.23.2010

In the Hood - San Fran Fog and City Lights

I troll around the San Francisco city streets with camera slung on my neck. Its a beautiful city that adopted me. Nestled by the bay with sloping hills and unimposing skyscrapers and picturesque victorian houses. There's the cliched golden gate bridge with its rolling fog. I go there every quarter to take friends that visit the city for the first time, but I am always blown away by the view and by the freezing wind.

At night the city gets even better.