Even though I spent about two years planning this trip, I haven’t given much thought to why I’m taking it. After a few minutes of contemplation, though, I can make a compelling list: Self-discovery Cultural exchange Escape None of these actually encapsulate my motivation to travel. Each is simply a post-action justification. ...Read More
If you will recall my earlier post, neon clothing is huge in Europe’s western islands. Since making that discovery I have been to another half dozen countries and have been more than a little disappointed by the lack of retina scorching shirts. This disturbing trend of not wearing ...Read More
My time in Germany was like some sort of wonderful version of being kicked in the nuts. It was exhilarating, took my breath away and after the pain subsided, inspired me to reflect on the events that led me there. During a nearly two week stretch, I spent ...Read More
Henceforth, Antwerp shall be known as Magic World. In this land, built of diamonds and dreams, there is a park shaped like a triangle. Whether intentional or simply serendipitous, the congruities with Bermuda's own three-sided neverland cannot be overlooked. Entering is easy, but leaving is not; a ...Read More
In the post that preceded my expose on international toilets I promised a timely followup piece on the Venice Biennale Art Show. Seeing as that was in July and it we've only recently entered August, I hope you will let me slide. In addition to the individual buildings assigned ...Read More
In Europe they make you pay to use a bathroom. When you need to go, it is always worth it. Sometimes, though, the facilities don't measure up to what you might expect after paying a toll charge. Luckily, there are times where all your expectations are exceeded. ...Read More
I have been to a lot of museums in the last couple of months. Many of them were interesting. Most of them were air conditioned. All of them were filled with old things. Paintings, chairs, armor. Everything on display either in danger of falling apart ...Read More
We set sail after the sun had set. Thousands of people and hundreds of cars were packed onto the Grimaldi Lines ferry. Every other night it journeys from Barcelona to a port just outside Rome. On the other nights, it travels back to Barcelona (barring teleportation). ...Read More
As far as I can tell, existence has an unbreakable partnership with non-existence. Lacking this dichotomy there would have to be some altogether inconceivable alternative. Of course it wouldn't be an alternative at all. Like the green of a special effects cyc wall, it would be everywhere, ...Read More
I've grown tired of writing about things that happened weeks ago. If you're reading this, you're probably tired of posts that have nothing to do with my current actions. Under the guise of using pictures to explain things that words never could, the rest of today's update will ...Read More
(Reinactment) Ireland was swallowed in darkness when we arrived. We stumbled about, rudimentary tourist map in hand, searching for our hostel. Even with the aid of the sun, we would have been lost. The map showed only major roads and street signs were few. Like a survey ...Read More
In my last post I mentioned the BEST BABY IN THE WORLD. Bringing this up in the opening paragraph without elaborating was cruel, deceitful and lazy. This time, I will just be a bit coy. Here is a sneak peek of the adorable little child. If ...Read More