Maine Kayaking
With spring just around the corner, I’m looking forward to being out on the water again! My favorite paddling spot is on Kennebago Lake. Moving into the more protected river waters, I never know what I’ll see; from various bird … Continue reading Maine Kayaking
Carly of the Island of Mahe
Carly, a Seychelloise from the main island of Mahe, worked at the dive shop on Denis Island and was training to be a dive master. His enthusiasm for marine life was infectious. His favorites were octopi. He also happened to be an impressive … Continue reading Carly of the Island of Mahe
Beautiful Swamp at First Landing State Park
Swamps often get a bad rap. People think of them as dirty, smelly, or full of mosquitoes. I did too, until I actually moved south to where swamps are more prevalent. Now, I love their calm waters, their stillness, and … Continue reading Beautiful Swamp at First Landing State Park
Raccoon’s Curious Cousin
Inadvisably walking alone in rural Panama, I stopped in my tracks, heart pounding, at the sight of six or seven tails, standing upright over the vegetation ahead of me. The rest of the animals to which these tails belonged were … Continue reading Raccoon’s Curious Cousin
Sleeping Beauty Trail in British Columbia
This photo was taken near the peak of the Sleeping Beauty Trail in Haida Gwaii, an archipelago off the north coast of British Columbia, Canada. The full day hike on Mt. Genevieve was exceedingly difficult, but the breathtaking views of … Continue reading Sleeping Beauty Trail in British Columbia
Valentine’s Day in Rome
My parents had an agreement while I was growing up: if my dad were to go on a business trip and miss Valentine’s Day or my mom’s birthday, we were getting a dog. My dad was an obsessive compulsive cleaner … Continue reading Valentine’s Day in Rome
On-The-Go Travel Trips and Tips
Over winter break, I visited eight countries on two continents over the span of a mere three weeks. I spent nine days in Japan, where I never slept in the same bed for more than two consecutive nights. In addition to … Continue reading On-The-Go Travel Trips and Tips
New Horizons in Peru
Last summer, our river boat captain – Chicki, from the Machiguenga people in Peru – was telling me about a couple of fossils he’d found a bit farther down the river but could not remember what he had done with … Continue reading New Horizons in Peru
Drum Circle in Washington, DC’s Meridian Park
I stumbled upon a drum circle in Washington, D.C.’s Meridian Park. The blur of fabric and beats turned a normal afternoon into a music and dance party. Continue reading Drum Circle in Washington, DC’s Meridian Park
Life with Three Toes
Stop the car – a mono perezoso! An animal commonly referred to in Spanish as “mono perezoso” (or “lazy monkey” in English) must certainly be a slow mover. In Panama, I encountered this Three-toed Sloth during my first ever trip abroad, as … Continue reading Life with Three Toes
Blizzard Lexi Blows through Boston
I was drawn outside twice last Friday; which was odd, given the fact that it was a roaring blizzard. Once was at lunch, as I watched the heavy flakes line the branches outside my office. I wanted to see the … Continue reading Blizzard Lexi Blows through Boston
Bogotá and the Weather
by Martin Ramirez As a kid my dad used to tell me that predicting the weather in Bogota was easy. “If the mountains were full of clouds it was because it was going to rain… If the mountains were not … Continue reading Bogotá and the Weather
One World, Two Feet 