Sunset Sunday – Puerto Escondido

Sunset Sunday – Puerto Escondido

by on June 13, 2010 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

Simply known as Puerto. The sleepy fishing village in Oaxaca, Mexico also claims home to the Mexican Pipeline. A perfect pacific Mexican escape. I enjoyeda long weekend on the coastal beach town of “Puerto” when I called Mexico City my home.  And although I prefer the Mazatlan native “el Pacifico,” I can hardly disagree that the […]

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South Africa Continues to Heal Through Sports

South Africa Continues to Heal Through Sports

by on June 8, 2010 in Destination, Reflection

“This is the first time I ever saw so many whites in Soweto,” a smiling store owner said to the local news. I agree, this was news. Orlando Stadium, located in Soweto, the all black suburb of Johannesburg and the epicenter of the student uprising of 1976 recently hosted an all South African Super 14 Rugby […]

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Sunset Sunday – Oxford, England (season2)

Sunset Sunday – Oxford, England (season2)

by on June 6, 2010 in Sunset Sunday

This past April my grade school best friend provided me a stunning tour of Oxford University. He studies there to complete his Masters in Archeology. On the walkabout town, he pointed out so many points of interest. Places of historical significance, literary hangouts, and even Harry Potter film sites. On the tour, one could really feel […]

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Craig’s Famous Fish Sandwich

Craig’s Famous Fish Sandwich

by on May 28, 2010 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Destination

I’ll admit I consider myself both adventurous and educated when it comes to cuisine. An expert? Maybe, maybe not? But more importantly – I enjoy a good meal. Yes, I crave culinary creations of all kinds. Heck, at times, it almost seems as needed as the air I breathe. And through my travels I discovered […]

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The Shanghai Surprise; Shanghai Metro and the Drunken Shrimp

The Shanghai Surprise; Shanghai Metro and the Drunken Shrimp

by on May 13, 2010 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Destination

Shanghai surprises. When you walk the city you know you are not in Kansas. My friend compares it to another planet. He says it’s Mars. It’s not, but it sure is different. Very different. Different architecture, different customs, different language.  But perhaps the biggest difference for me came when I sat down for dinner.  The […]

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Sunset Sunday – Happy Mother’s Day

Sunset Sunday – Happy Mother’s Day

by on May 10, 2010 in Reflection, Sunset Sunday

The sunset holds magic and memories. Many times I am fortunate enough to share that magic and memories with my Mom. And many of those occur when I visit the Florida Keys. My most recent trip to the Florida Keys, however, I learned that a member of the community had passed away.  My parents knowing […]

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The Truth about Cinco de Mayo

The Truth about Cinco de Mayo

by on May 3, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Reflection

Viva Mexico!  Happy Independence Day Mexico! Right? Actually no. Independence Day celebrations start in Mexico on the 15th of September with the reenactment of the “El Grito.” The entire country prepares and watches as the cry for independence that began by Catholic priest, Miguel Hidalgo, is staged again at 11pm.   Then the celebration officially […]

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Sunset Sunday – Salkehatchie, South Carolina

Sunset Sunday – Salkehatchie, South Carolina

by on May 2, 2010 in Sunset Sunday

This past April, I visited the lowlands of South Carolina for the first time. There I spent 3 days and 2 nights in the five counties known as the Salkehatchie region. I must admit I did enjoy myself. In a place where mobile phones rarely get reception you can really disconnect from the face paced […]

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