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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.

INDIA february '06

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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.

MOUNT PLEASANT thanksgiving '05

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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.

JAPAN september '05

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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.

ANTWERP september '05

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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.

MAINE august '05

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    Fun times in Maine for a long weekend...

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January 14, 2017

Making Our Way to Durban...

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This morning we left the bushlands and drove south to Durban.  South Africa's 3rd largest city is diverse, with the largest population of Indians outside of India and a large muslim population.

We spent the afternoon and evening along two different waterfront neighborhoods - one kind of artsy and weathered the other quite upscale.

And here are my Five Favorite Fotos from day 10 of this adventure...

Nature...

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The Indian ocean crashing on to Umhlanga beach.

Beauty...

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The Bat arts center in Durban.

Fun...

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Studied this one for a while.

Spirit...

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Very much a beach culture here.

Just liked it...

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Entire walls of South African sign language.

And more photos here at my flickr account.

 

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January 13, 2017

Hippos and Cats Across the Bushlands and the Wetlands...

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Today was our last full day out in the bushlands of KwaZulu-Natal.  The snap above is of us in the Windfall Cottage, our honeymoon suite at the Emdoneni lodge.  We were toasting an amazing few days.

Before the toast, we started today on a river cruise up the St. Lucia Estuary - one of the largest in Africa.  In the afternoon we had a tour of the cat rehab center at our lodge.  Learned a lot and got close to different breeds of native cats

And here are my Five Favorite Fotos from day 9 of our first trip to Africa...

Nature...

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Lots of hippo sightings this morning while cruising up the river.

Beauty...

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Dusty and Jew - cheetah brothers at the lodge and outside our cottage.  That is our car and cottage behind them.

Fun...

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Justin, holding the cat's head, gave us the tour of the rehab center.  He also took us into and guided us through the park yesterday.

Spirit...

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An African wild cat up in a tree at the rehab center.  He looks like a domestic cat, but isn't.

Just liked it...

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Market in Saint Lucia, in the wetlands.

And more photos here at my flickr account.

 

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January 12, 2017

So Maybe We Are Nature People...

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Today was one of those days on a trip that we will always remember.  The kind of days that make travel so amazing.  We spent all day in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozo game reserve, the oldest one in all of Africa where Zulu kings hunted and put in place the first conservation laws.  It is the only reserve in this part of the country where you can see all of the "big five" animals of African legend (Elephant, Rhino, Water Buffalo, Lion, and Leopard).

We were in the park early (6am) and nearly all day (until sunset) with Justin, our guide.  We saw four of the big five and lots of them.  Lots.  for me, the scenery itself was breathtaking.  Adding the animals made it a very emotional and spiritual experience. Initially, both Jean and I were not even sure we wanted to spend time in a park.  We are so glad we did.

And here are my Five Favorite Fotos from day 8 of this adventure...

Nature...

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Lionness and cubs...the circle of life.

Beauty...

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Full moon over the bushlands of Africa as we left the park.

Fun...

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Happy as Rhinos in mud.

Spirit...

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I did not want to stop riding in the jeep over these trails through the hills and grasses.

Just liked it...

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Dung beetles!  Female on top for the ride while the male on the side does the pushing. 

And more photos here at my flickr account.

 

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January 07, 2017

Heading out into Cape wine country...

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This afternoon we hopped on a mini bus tour out into wine country.  We aren't really wine experts but we had a great time.  The other 10 or so people on the tour with us were a lot of fun.  I think we were as interested in the countryside and the foods they paired with the wines at the tasting as we were in the wines themselves. 

And here are my Five Favorite Fotos from day two in South Africa...

Nature...

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Beautiful scenery in this part of the cape.  Mountains, rolling hills, browns and greens.

Beauty...

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Lots of blooms all over.

Fun...

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In the morning we went to the weekly Neighbourhoods Market at the Old Biscuit Mill.  Packed and fun.

Spirit...

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I loved all the textures of wine country.

Just liked it...

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This guy walked into my shot - but I liked it even better.

And more photos here at my flickr account.

 

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January 06, 2017

Africa!

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Today (last night?) we arrived in South Africa.  It is the first time to this country and to this continent for both Jean and me.  We are very excited.  Tired and sore from a long set of flights, but very excited.

As is our way, we got busy quickly.  Jean had us out on a walking tour and, of course, we made it to the beaches at days end.  Stunning.  Wild and beautiful.

And here are my Five Favorite Fotos from day 1 of this adventure...

Nature...

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The wind here on the cape is fierce.  It seems even the waves have a hard time making their way.  We did for sure.

Beauty...

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Beadwork in a market in Cape Town.

Fun...

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Vibrant colors everywhere, especially in the Bo-Kaap neighborhood.  This boy was excited to see us.

Spirit...

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Lots of mosques here.  All pretty spectacular.

Just liked it...

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Peeping out at the colors.

And more photos here at my flickr account.

 

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