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December 3, 2013 | in North America, Travel

The Best Place You Haven’t Yet Visited in L.A.

marvin braude bike path el segundo beach california

A bold assertion, I know. But in a city of 3.8 million, any place this inexcusably unexplored deserves a little ‘bold.’ And, like many good things, it was discovered by bike. Day #11, 547: One of the highlights of our new home is its location near The Strand, a pedestrian and bike path that hugs […]

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October 3, 2012 | in Central & South America, Travel

Viva Brasil, Rio de Janeiro Part 2: Divine Intervention

Christ the Redeemer

Day #11,057:  After a most amazing half-day in possibly the most beautiful city in the world, I woke up sick as a dog.  Or at least as sick as Mr. M had been two days prior. About the best you can hope for when sick in a foreign country is a robust healthcare system and […]

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September 18, 2012 | in Central & South America, Travel

Viva Brasil, Ilha Grande Part 2: Paradise Found

I'm afraid of the ocean and its denizens and thus, decided it was caipirinha time a little early.

Day #11,055: When the morning starts out like this, you know it shall be a Most Glorious Day. Mr. M (sick with a sore throat and head cold, poor thing) & I awoke to the sound of waves rippling on the rocks below our balcony and parrots chattering in the palm trees above. Sarie, mother […]

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