Oregon Ghost Towns (part 1)
Before I came to remote Joseph, OR I had done some research online. I found that there are approximately eleven ghost towns within an hour or so from here.
Category: Wandering
Even better than a unicorn
Those who have known me for even 10 minutes know that I am no fan of the cold. I don’t use air conditioning and only rarely use fans. I don’t love extreme heat but can tolerate it better than most. On the other hand, I hate being cold. So it...
Every French village is as pretty as the one before
Driving through the tiny villages of the bucolic French countryside, it seemed that every single one of them was as cute and adorable as the one that came before. There was so much cuteness that
Artful blending of the Old World with the new
Europe has long been called “the Old World”. Seeing some of the beautiful centuries-old architecture, it’s obvious why. At the same time, people actually live here and
The Professionalization of Graffiti
Like most major cities, Barcelona has its fair share of graffiti. Unlike most, I have found something strange here.
Wandering around In the Land of Cumbaya
There is a suburb of Quito, Ecuador called Cumbaya. (Pronounced exactly like the campfire song.) If you had found out about this, and it was only
Wandering in Barcelona
While out wandering in Barcelona today I came across a motorcycle that is almost exactly like the one I have in storage back home. Same color and everything. The only difference is that mine has saddle bags and a rack instead of the luggage compartment.
Cactus Flowers
By the side of a busy road in Guayaquil, where basically no one pays attention or appreciates them, stand a bunch of very large cacti. I was fortunate enough to see them in full flower. The flowers on these cacti last only 3-4 days. So when I returned the next...
Statues and Architecture of Guayaquil
At first glance, Guayaquil didn’t seem all that special to me. It took a while, and a bit of exploring before I started stumbling across some of the more beautiful little places hidden scattered about the city. Here is a random assortment of statuary, architecture, and other beautiful sights of...
🎼…from Hawaii to the shores of Peru…🏄🏻
Me: “Is there a malecon in Trujillo?” Martin (who owns the hostel where I’m staying): “If you want a good malecon, the one in Huanchaco is much better. You should go there.” At least that’s the gist of what he said. Martin speaks very clear Spanish but it’s still sometimes...