The Dallas Voice is kindly publishing in two-parts a Chile travel story I wrote. First part (Santiago) here. Highlighted: STAY: The Aubrey Hotel PLAY: Santiago Adventures (bike and wine tour) EAT: Vietnam Discovery
Since yesterday was Mother’s Day in the U.S., I thought a photo of history’s most famous mama would be appropriate. This 72-foot statue of the Virgin Mary sits atop the Continue reading
I love a daytime moon. Sure, seeing the ghost of the moon early morning in most places is common. Seeing the moon almost the entire day before full nightshift duty Continue reading
Walking along the harbor in Valparaíso in the afternoon, you might pass these fellas sunning themselves. These sea lions must be magical for making it up onto the remnant with Continue reading
Sometimes you glimpse the most amazing moments on the street, and you get to peer into someone else’s world for just a moment. I snapped this little girl and her Continue reading
Port towns are full of character{s} and chaos. Just go to Naples or Marseilles and say otherwise. Valparaíso is no different. Navigating el plan (commercial center) is fairly simple, but Continue reading
At summer’s end in Chilean port Valparaíso, mornings are typically chilly and overcast. Waking up to a sky of flat grey clouds without edge or definition, it’s easy to go Continue reading
Wandering around smoggy Santiago in summer months leaves one parched a little sooner than usual. Chileans reach for mote con huesillos — a syrupy, saccharine sweet drink made with dried Continue reading
Meticulous planning has never been a habit of mine, especially when traveling. Schedules and itineraries are so confining and typically make me want to punch someone. You see, one time Continue reading
