Last night, I had the opportunity to interview Yann Martel, author of the mega best-selling Life of Pi and the new Beatrice and Virgil, at an event sponsored by the Booksmith. It was a real pleasure to meet Martel--he's modest, unassuming, and brilliant, using his imagination and … [Read more...]
Housing Swap: NYC for Mexico
No matter how many times I've done it, it's always thrilling to arrive at a New York airport, grab a cab, and head in to Manhattan. The city crackles with energy and possibilities, even when it's grey and slushy like it was when I arrived a few days ago. I'm doing a house … [Read more...]
The Other Mexico City
I’m in Mexico City for a few days, here for a friend’s wedding. I’m staying in an area of DF (Distrito Federal) called the Condesa, which is peaceful and full of bars and restaurants and boutiques and unlike any part of Mexico City I’ve visited before. It’s nowhere near as scary … [Read more...]
Back on my bicycle in San Francisco
Bicycling, European-style One of the things that impressed me most when I was traveling in northern Europe was the widespread respect for bicycles. I rented bikes in Stockholm, Brugge, St. Rochelle, and watched riders in Copenhagen and Amsterdam (where they pull 1000 bikes out … [Read more...]
Last stop: Paris
October 16, 2009 Paris Today was the last day of my 2 ½ month trip. It was not an easy day: I came to Paris for two days to visit a friend who is seriously ill. I visited the public assistance hospital in a neighborhood that most people don’t see. It was difficult and absolutely … [Read more...]
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