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...]
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...]
Lisbon, like San Francisco
Lisbon, October 13, 2009 I got off the National Geographic Explorer this morning and was quite disoriented to see the Golden Gate Bridge. It was a replica, of course, but made me feel deeply how much I miss San Francisco! I’ve been gone from home too long, 2 ½ months. That … [Read more...]
Bilbao
DER October 9 This morning the National Geographic Explorer docked on the outskirts of Bilbao, Spain. Just before daybreak, we disembarked to the sounds of a Basque accordionist at the port and made our way down the River Nervion to the Guggenheim Museum of Contemporary … [Read more...]