California Soul

California Soul

Several times per year, Julie and I enjoy taking California road trips. These trips never seem to disappoint. In fact, they do quite the opposite: they inspire. They elicit awe, amazement and feelings of exhilaration. The exquisite beauty of California cannot be...
The Neighborhoods of Rome

The Neighborhoods of Rome

My apartment was located in the Prati District in Rome. It was the perfect location to experience Roman life. The neighborhood abuts the Vatican museum and is a comfortable distance away from the tourist crowd who descend upon St. Peters 365 days a year, but close...
Havana, Day 5

Havana, Day 5

Although we started out in Havana this morning, it wasn’t long before we departed for the province of Pinar del Rio and the jewel in it’s crown, Vinales. Vinales is the tobacco growing capitol of Cuba and is the valley from which the best tobacco in the...
Havana, Day 4

Havana, Day 4

Today was a free day. There were so many events scheduled in different places and at different times for the Havana Biennial, that we set aside a day to meander through the streets and sites of Havana independently. That being said, I made a great many suggestions of...