Ahu Tongariki
I returned back to Ahu Tongariki several times, including once at sunset… all in a row close up solitary moai sitting on a rock, waiting for sunset. (that’s my shadow) can you see me? look closer. me
Biking to the Moai for Sunrise – New Year 2009
Planning this trip in August, I was captured by the idea of seeing my first Easter Island moai at sunrise on January 1st. On the island on December 31st, I tried to figure out how to make it happen. I had heard that biking around the island was fairly easy – this place, afterall, isn´t that large. However, after renting a bicycle, I discovered the best place for sunrise is Ahu Tongariki, which is on the far east side of the island. The (only) town of Hanga Roa is, of course, on the far west side of the island. Yep, …
Today was a Good Day
Today was a good day. 🙂 This morning, I successfully hauled my ass out of bed, and went to a yoga class. I saw the Almazen Del Mar yoga studio sign the day before while wandering around Valparaiso. The Ashtanga yoga instructor, Macarena, spoke excellent English and gave great adjustments. If you happen to be in town, I highly recommend. I then walked up to La Sebastiana, one of Pablo Neruda‘s three homes. It was an enchanting little place – very tranquil, with a beautiful view of the city. Valparaiso is a very colorful city – lookswise, it reminds me …
La Sebastiana
Pablo Neruda’s Valaparaiso home – La Sebastiana – is a beautiful place. It has a very peaceful vibe as you walk around…
Valparaiso Pictures
Some pictures from the picturesque town of Vaparaiso colored walls painted lamps gone flying stepping stop it mom! parades looking up homes murales the hillside alien alert me
Seattle Snow
After many flight cancelations, I finally arrived in Southern California yesterday – 48 hours after originally planned. Here are a few (now distant) Seattle snow vistas.
Photo Series
My photo class last spring had a final project. I finally finished editing it. (I cheated a little bit and replaced the opening photo with one that I took before the class started… but it really fit the theme, so oh well. 🙂 ) You can see the series as a slideshow. (For best viewing, uncheck “Options” -> “Embiggen small things to fill screen”) I hope you enjoy it.
Beany & Brian’s Wedding
Last month, I had the awesome honor of being Beany’s best woman. The wedding was so much fun. And she was a beautiful bride. beautiful beany picturesque beany and brian… yes, that sign says fri fish fry. wedding details first dance at the salon, getting pretty classy