I expected drizzle and cold, and cold it is in the shade. But the sun illuminates and heats Istanbul intensely even at 10am as we walk down the narrow streets toward the waters edge of Karakoy. Karakoy is on the…
Turkey Day One: Great airline, Great Food, Great shoes
The day before we travel is always stressful. I had a boss that used to say “Work wouldn’t get done if it weren’t for vacation”, referring to the massive push to clean up the task list and prepare the house…
Brazil Day 9 – Street art tour Rio De Janeiro
In 2013 I had the pleasure (and sometimes pain) of spending every third week or so in Shoreditch, London for six months. It was a grueling travel schedule, especially so shortly after Trish’s death. But it was professionally rewarding and it…
Brazil Day 8 – Avoiding Rio’s horriffic lines by flying to Christ the Redeemer
Brazil is ahead three hours from Eastern US, and we’ve been sleeping in and staying up late. When I make us all get up at 8am for breakfast and touring it’s painful. Emma sips some coffee. Lily rubs her eyes.…
Brazil Day 6-7: New Year’s Eve and Day in Rio. May your 2015 be filled with stories.
Our boots and clothes are still soaked. We pack again, trying to keep a few things dry for Rio. Our white clothing goes on top, ready for quick access once we arrive in Rio for New Year’s Eve. Tonight may…