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LOS ANGELES march '07

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    I have been to LA a few times but always for work and never with enough time to explore the city beyond an LAX hotel. This trip I stayed a few extra days and played tourist. It was a short visit but a good one. I really liked what i saw and enjoyed what I did. I need to come back and spend more time here.

MAINE october '06

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    Chirag, Dr. David, Subodh and Jerry flew up to meet me and my parents in Maine to do some leaf-peeping. We spent some time in Augusta - the state capital. We drove up into the mountains to the little village of Rangeley where my family used to live. We also went to the coast - Dr. David and I to Camden with my parents and the Indians to Acadia National Park. I am always happy when my friends get to experience Maine. It's very special to me. So are they.

ROME october '06

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    In October I visited Rome for the first time as part of a trip with my mother, Suzanne, Grant, and Daryl. We stayed right outside the Vatican City walls and spent a lot of time there. It was very special to be there at the center of the Catholic Church and so much history and beauty with my mother.

MOUNT PLEASANT graduation '06

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    Congratulations to Grant for completing his degree at American University. Family and friends gathered in Mount Pleasant to wish him well. It was a fun celebration of a major milestone.

BELGIUM & LONDON march '06

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    After a business trip to Brussels, my mother joined me and Miguel for some touristing in Belgium and then London. Miguel and Phillippe were great hosts at their home in Antwerp - as always. After some time in Belgium, Miguel, Ma and I took the Chunnel train to London. It was her first time in London. It was my first time there with her and with Miguel - which made it all new and interesting in a different way. We spent the days roaming the city and the nights - roaming the city - but without Ma - safely tucked in bed. It was a great week.

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    This was my first trip to India. I am thrilled that i got to spend two weeks traveling around with Andy & Adi. We were lucky to be joined by Manu for much of the trip. He is a native of Delhi and now a new friend. Step inside to see some pics from our adventures in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ranthanbore, Udaipur, and many interesting spots in between...

BEIJING december '05

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    I spent ten cold December days in Beijing. It was my first visit to China and it was wonderful. You can feel the energy of change all around you. The people are so welcoming. The food is incredible. I was fortunate to make a few new friends and to practice and hang out with a swim team there. It was all very fun.

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    Thanksgiving 2005 in Mount Pleasant was a joyful celebration with family and good friends from near and far. I am lucky to have such wonderful people in my life. Thanks to all of you for making it a wonderful holiday. Again.

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    I went to Tokyo for work and decided to stay an extra week for vacation. I asked my mother if she wanted to join me there - expecting her to say no. She surprised me. We had a wonderful vacation together. I also got to spend two weeks visiting with a good friend, Shu. We met last year in Tokyo and have become good friends. He is a beautiful person.

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    Miguel and Philippe's wedding on September 3rd was a beautiful, simple, and traditional ceremony at the town hall in Kapellan. They were surrounded by friends and family that love them. I am so happy that they asked me to share the day with them.

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March 19, 2016

And now we are in Rio!

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Two boats, a car, a plane ride, and 9 hours later, we have made it from Boipepa to Rio.  Our final destination on this trip.  Jean and I are excited to have finally arrived.  I think Jean is especially eager to get out and explore this city.  The pic above is from a restaurant at our hotel while we were having a late dinner after checking in.  If it is this beautiful at night, I can't wait to see it in the morning!

And here are my Five Favorite Fotos from today...

Nature...

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We walked by this as we were leaving our pousada in Boipepa.

Beauty...

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Found this solitary and weather-worn chair during an early morning walk in Boipepa.

Fun...

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We took the small ferry back to Salvador.  I think our bags took up most of it.

Spirit...

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A convent along the river from Boipepa back to the mainland.

Just liked it...

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Mid-morning nap.  Always good. 

And more photos here at my Flickr account.

 

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March 18, 2016

Amazing Race to the Beach...

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This morning Jean and I scarfed down breakfast and sprinted through the jungle in order to cross a river before high tide and get to some different beaches on the island.  Getting back was also a bit of a challenge. We made it, for the most part.  More good memories for us to reflect back on.

And here are my Five Favorite Fotos from today...

Nature...

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This guy was actually posing all day here for photographers that swam, boated, and walked by.

Beauty...

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Sipping our refreshments, I was entranced by the roof of our cabana.

Fun...

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We hitched a ride on a couple motorcycles up to the main town on the island.

Spirit...

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Lots of this.

Just liked it...

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Just hanging out for hours. 

And more photos here at my Flickr account.

 

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March 17, 2016

St. Patty's Day by the Sea...

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We did a whole lot of not much today.  Sat by the water, ate, and drank.  I think that is what island life is meant to be.

And here are my Five Favorite Fotos from today...

Nature...

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The 3 minute walk from our pousada to the beach.  Nature's greens, blues, and tans.

Beauty...

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Jean reading by phone light at sunset. 

Fun...

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We watched these two brothers play in the water for hours.

Spirit...

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Life, and everything, moves slowly here. A humane pace.

Just liked it...

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Mosquito netting gives a kinda matrimonial look. 

And more photos here at my Flickr account.

 

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March 16, 2016

Journey to the island of Boipepa...

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Jean and I left Salvador de Bahia for a small, remote island not that far away but also not that easy to get to.  The pic above shows the view of the city as we were leaving.  We took a ferry to a waiting car which drove us to a waiting speedboat that got us to the island.  The trip took about 4 hours. The last leg was beautiful. Lush green on both banks of a river that leads to the sea and this island.  The final destination, Boipepa, is definitely worth the journey.  The wonderful slow pace and quiet of Boipepa is a nice follow-up to the energy and exhaustion of Salvador (thanks, Mark!) over the past few days.  We are looking forward to exploring and relaxing here,

And here are my Five Favorite Fotos from today...

Nature...

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Fishing on the bank of the river to Boipepa.

Beauty...

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The boats have amazing color.

Fun...

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Packing the speedboat for our trip down the river to the sea.

Spirit...

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This pic pretty much captures the pace of Boipepa.

Just liked it...

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Loading up the ferry to leave Salvador. 

And more photos here at my Flickr account.

 

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March 15, 2016

Living it up on our last day (and night) in Salvador...

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Today was our last full day in Salvador de Bahia.  And we made the most of it.  We roamed around the city and did errands during day - as though we were locals.  We would like to be.  We ended the day with sunset and drinks and fun with friends on the beach - pic above.  Then out to the old upper city for great music and dancing.  Just perfect.

And here are my Five Favorite Fotos from today...

Nature...

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Sunset at the Porto da Barra.  Lots of applause for this one.

Beauty...

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Sunrise at the Porto da Barra beach in Salvador.  Kinda quiet and even a bit cool.

Fun...

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Drumming and dancing in the streets of the old city.

Spirit...

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This city centers on the sea.

Just liked it...

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Grilling cheese on sticks and drizzled with molasses at our beach chairs.  Yum. 

And more photos here at my Flickr account.

 

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March 14, 2016

Tourists for the day in Salvador...

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Salvador actually has lots of important and historic tourist attractions.  It is not only wonderful beaches.  I think we saw a lot of the main touristy bits today.  It was hot, but great.  The pic above is Jean leading us up a cobblestone hill to another church.  Worth the hike.

And here are my Five Favorite Fotos from today...

Nature...

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Beautiful stone all over the old upper city.

Beauty...

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Gold. Everywhere in this church. 

Fun...

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Music and dancing in a main square.

Spirit...

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Can't resist a Pieta.

Just liked it...

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Street interactions.

And more photos here at my Flickr account.

 

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March 13, 2016

On to Salvador de Bahia...

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Today, we wrapped up a great weekend in Sao Paulo and flew up to Salvador.  Mark, in the pic above, has invited us to visit him there for many years now.  We now already know why he loves this place.  I do too.

And here are my Five Favorite Fotos from today...

Nature...

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Part of the bounty at the Sunday morning market in Sao Paulo.

Beauty...

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Sunset at the Porto da Barra beach in Salvador.  People were applauding.

Fun...

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Jean and his school friend, Anne-titia. We had a wonderful weekend with her and her family is Sao Paulo.

Spirit...

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Beach, sun, and caipirinhas made to order.

Just liked it...

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Love the energy and activity on the beach here.

And more photos here at my Flickr account.

 

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March 12, 2016

We finally made it to Brazil!

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Jean and I have wanted to travel in Brazil together since we met.  We are finally doing it now.  We are starting our trip in Sao Paulo, a city of amazing energy and color.  The pic above is this morning at the Mercado Municipal in the old center.  Lots going on there.

And here are my Five Favorite Fotos from day 1 of our trip to Brazil...

Nature...

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Not sure what kind it is, but love this tree's enormity and complexity.

Beauty...

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Happy to be reunited with Jean after a couple weeks.  The mural is great too.

Fun...

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I am pretty sure the guy on the phone is the guy in the mural.  Really.

Spirit...

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Black woman nursing a white baby and the Largo Paicandu Church.

Just liked it...

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I can't resist a woman in a window.  She seemed to have something on her mind.

And more photos here at my Flickr account.

 

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