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These galleries are arranged in chronological order, starting with my Peace Corps service in Mauritania. Travel to other African countries from 2003-2005 was during vacations while I was a Peace Corps Volunteer.

You will have to scroll to the bottom of the page to see my current travels.

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Mauritania 1: Pre-Service Training (2003) : Before one becomes a Peace Corps Volunteer, there is a mandatory period called Pre-Service Training, usually referred to as "PST." It is an arduous process, but a necessary one. We are living with host families, have very little privacy, and almost all of our time is accounted for with some sort of meetings or lessons. Most people agree that this is the most difficult part of the Peace Corps, and that if you can make it through PST everything else will become much easier. I concur.

Mauritania 1: Pre-Service Training (2003)

Before one becomes a Peace Corps Volunteer, there is a mandatory perio ...

Updated: Mar 21, 2008 7:34am PST

Mauritania 2: Nouakchott reprieve! (2003) : Five of us who were going to be living and working in the capital were sent there for two weeks. It was a terrific means by which to get away from the heat of Kaédi. We were all placed with new host families during that time.

Mauritania 2: Nouakchott reprieve! (2003)

Five of us who were going to be living and working in the capital were ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2006 9:31am PST

Mauritania 3: Model School (2003) : Model School was the most intense seventeen days of training. There were two classes in the morning and two in the afternoon every day of the week but Friday. I only taught two classes during that whole time because I was not going to be teaching in a public school. My involvement was limited to observing the other trainees, which was a difficult enough proposition in that the desks at which we were sitting were very uncomfortable, the classes were long and tedious, and it was very hot. There were discussion and critique sessions that went with each class.

Mauritania 3: Model School (2003)

Model School was the most intense seventeen days of training. There we ...

Updated: Nov 10, 2006 8:04am PST

Mauritania 4: Biri's wedding (2003) : Twelve days before the end of training, Biri, one of the facilitators of training was married. We were all invited to the wedding.

Mauritania 4: Biri's wedding (2003)

Twelve days before the end of training, Biri, one of the facilitators ...

Updated: Mar 27, 2008 4:56pm PST

Mauritania 5: Swearing in (2003) : Being sworn in as Peace Corps Volunteers was a moving experience and the culmination of the rigorous thirteen weeks of training.

Mauritania 5: Swearing in (2003)

Being sworn in as Peace Corps Volunteers was a moving experience and t ...

Updated: Nov 09, 2006 10:14am PST

Mauritania 6: Peace Corps bureau (2003-2005) : The offices of the Peace Corps were palatial and spacious.

Mauritania 6: Peace Corps bureau (2003-2005)

The offices of the Peace Corps were palatial and spacious.

Updated: Nov 09, 2006 10:51am PST

Mauritania 7: Cosmopolitan (?) Nouakchott (2003-2005) : I lived in Nouakchott for two years. Here are some of the sights of the city, which is home to about a million people, though the exact population is unknown because there is no precise census.

Mauritania 7: Cosmopolitan (?) Nouakchott (2003-2005)

I lived in Nouakchott for two years. Here are some of the sights of th ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2006 1:12pm PST

Mauritania 8: Culture and way of life (2003-2005) : There are many aspects of Mauritanian life that are different from that elsewhere. Here are just a few.

Mauritania 8: Culture and way of life (2003-2005)

There are many aspects of Mauritanian life that are different from tha ...

Updated: Nov 17, 2006 12:30pm PST

Mauritania 9: Château Jay (2003-2005) : It was unlike a château but certainly very spacious, with three bedrooms, two baths, running water, and electricity. I was lucky on that score!

Mauritania 9: Château Jay (2003-2005)

It was unlike a château but certainly very spacious, with three bedro ...

Updated: Nov 18, 2006 12:12am PST

Mauritania 10: Adrar (2003) : In November 2003 our Country Director sent those of us living in large cities away from our posts during the presidential campaign. There was some small reason to believe that they may be demonstrations or problems in the larger cities, so she took this safety precaution. It gave some of us to see the Adrar region, which is the most touristed area of Mauritania.

Mauritania 10: Adrar (2003)

In November 2003 our Country Director sent those of us living in large ...

Updated: Nov 24, 2006 4:42pm PST

Mauritania 11: Work (2003-2005) : For two years I worked at four different places: two agencies of the Ministry of Education, the teacher training institute, and the Nouakchott English Center. My second year I worked at the Islamic Institute. In addition to these jobs, I also did a lot of writing for the Peace Corps. In 2004, I put together a manual that was first used during training that year, the purpose of which was to teach the culture of Mauritania to the new trainees; I revised and added to the Cross-Culture Manual in 2005, just before I left. In addition to that, I edited the second version of the Peace Corps-produced Lesson Plans that Work, which is used by both Peace Corps Volunteers and Mauritanian English teachers.

Mauritania 11: Work (2003-2005)

For two years I worked at four different places: two agencies of the M ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2006 11:29am PST

Mauritania 12: Fashion (2003-2005) : One of the pastimes during training was shopping for fabric and having clothing made. The local styles fit more loosely and had no collars, which made them much more comfortable during the heat of Kaedi.

Mauritania 12: Fashion (2003-2005)

One of the pastimes during training was shopping for fabric and having ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2006 11:30am PST

Mauritania 13: Marketplace (2003-2005) : These are some of the many shop owners and business people from whom I made purchases.

Mauritania 13: Marketplace (2003-2005)

These are some of the many shop owners and business people from whom I ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2006 1:07pm PST

Mauritania 14: Friends and acquaintances (2003-2005) : It was easy to meet people in Mauritania. Everyone is welcoming, generous, and curious about foreigners.

Mauritania 14: Friends and acquaintances (2003-2005)

It was easy to meet people in Mauritania. Everyone is welcoming, gener ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2006 12:03pm PST

Mauritania 15: Nouadhibou (2004) : Nouadhibou, on the northernmost coast of Mauritania, is on the border of Western Sahara. It has a cool and pleasant climate all year. I was happy to visit my friend Lisa, as well as Mark and Julie, who were also posted there.

Mauritania 15: Nouadhibou (2004)

Nouadhibou, on the northernmost coast of Mauritania, is on the border ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2006 12:59pm PST

Mauritania 16: Plague of locusts (2004) : In November 2004 the locusts stayed for more than a week in Nouakchott and caused tremendous damage.

Mauritania 16: Plague of locusts (2004)

In November 2004 the locusts stayed for more than a week in Nouakchott ...

Updated: Nov 24, 2006 6:55pm PST

Mauritania 17: Brakna, Assaba, Hodh El Gharbi (2005) : I took a trip for a little more than a week to visit some of the schools in this area and also to see some of the teachers in action. I was handing out some teaching materials, too: a draft of the English textbook that I had helped to write and also a copy of the Peace Corps-produced English lesson book, Lesson Plans that Work.

Mauritania 17: Brakna, Assaba, Hodh El Gharbi (2005)

I took a trip for a little more than a week to visit some of the schoo ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2006 1:29pm PST

Mauritania 18: Close of service (2005) : The Peace Corps put together a fabulous conference for us in April, just a few months before our scheduled departure. We talked about lots of cultural and readjustment issues. It was the last time that we were together as a group with all the people in our training class.

Mauritania 18: Close of service (2005)

The Peace Corps put together a fabulous conference for us in April, ju ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2006 11:40am PST

Mauritania 19: Return visit (2006) : I returned to Mauritania in December 2006, which was 17 months after I completed my Peace Corps service.

Mauritania 19: Return visit (2006)

I returned to Mauritania in December 2006, which was 17 months after I ...

Updated: Jan 24, 2007 6:06am PST

Mauritania 20: Maintaining Mauritania connections (2005-present) : I have seen lots of my fellow RPCVs - some in the USA and some abroad. People get around!

Mauritania 20: Maintaining Mauritania connections (2005-present)

I have seen lots of my fellow RPCVs - some in the USA and some abroad. ...

Updated: Sep 15, 2009 4:24pm PST

Senegal (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) : I haven't seen much of Senegal. Mostly, I was there for one trip to Saint-Louis (2003), then a few days in Dakar on the way to and from Cape Verde (2004), on the way back to Nouakchott from The Gambia (2005), and on the way to Mauritania (2006).

Senegal (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)

I haven't seen much of Senegal. Mostly, I was there for one trip to Sa ...

Updated: Jan 24, 2007 7:27am PST

Cape Verde (2004) : Cape Verde is an archipelago of islands off the coast of Africa, a former Portuguese colony.

Cape Verde (2004)

Cape Verde is an archipelago of islands off the coast of Africa, a for ...

Updated: Nov 28, 2006 10:38am PST

Tunisia (2004) : I traveled to Tunisia with Lisa, a fellow PCV from my group, as well as with Erin and Chris, from the group before ours, who had just closed their Peace Corps service.

Tunisia (2004)

I traveled to Tunisia with Lisa, a fellow PCV from my group, as well a ...

Updated: Dec 01, 2006 9:27am PST

Mali (2004) : I was in Mali for two weeks during December 2004. My friend Carl came to visit from San Francisco and we had a fabulous time together. The high points were Tomboctou (Timbuktu) and the Dogon country.

Mali (2004)

I was in Mali for two weeks during December 2004. My friend Carl came ...

Updated: May 06, 2007 7:48am PST

Burkina Faso (2004) : When Carl went home to the USA I continued on my own in Burkina Faso for a week.

Burkina Faso (2004)

When Carl went home to the USA I continued on my own in Burkina Faso f ...

Updated: Nov 29, 2006 11:45am PST

Guinea (2005) : I began my last Peace Corps vacation in Guinea, traveling there with my friends Donna and Ross, who came from home to visit me and then travel together.

Guinea (2005)

I began my last Peace Corps vacation in Guinea, traveling there with m ...

Updated: Dec 15, 2006 5:46am PST

Sierra Leone (2005) : My friends Ross and Donna came to visit. We took a trip that included Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leone (2005)

My friends Ross and Donna came to visit. We took a trip that included ...

Updated: Nov 29, 2006 12:05pm PST

The Gambia (2005) : I was in The Gambia for my last vacation while I was in the Peace Corps and traveled there with my friends Ross and Donna, who were visiting from the USA.

The Gambia (2005)

I was in The Gambia for my last vacation while I was in the Peace Corp ...

Updated: Nov 29, 2006 12:10pm PST

India: Delhi (2006) : These are some of the sights of Delhi and adjacent New Delhi, the capital of India. I have tried to understand the difference between what people call Delhi and New Delhi, but have come up short after asking people to explain it to me.

India: Delhi (2006)

These are some of the sights of Delhi and adjacent New Delhi, the capi ...

Updated: May 05, 2006 7:52am PST

India: Agra (2006) : What a thrill to see the world famous Taj Mahal! But, as you can see, there is more to Agra than the Taj Mahal!

India: Agra (2006)

What a thrill to see the world famous Taj Mahal! But, as you can see, ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2006 8:47am PST

India: Fatehpur Sikri (2006) : This old castle is about 30 km. from Agra.

India: Fatehpur Sikri (2006)

This old castle is about 30 km. from Agra.

Updated: Apr 21, 2006 9:15pm PST

India: SIDH and Kempty (2006) : This is the SIDH school onsite and the folks who work there, located in the village of Kempty.

India: SIDH and Kempty (2006)

This is the SIDH school onsite and the folks who work there, located i ...

Updated: Jul 26, 2006 3:24pm PST

India: Rajesh and Indu's wedding (2006) : Rajesh and Indu were married in Rishikesh. It was the first Indian wedding I attended. These photos include two days of festivities.

India: Rajesh and Indu's wedding (2006)

Rajesh and Indu were married in Rishikesh. It was the first Indian wed ...

Updated: Apr 20, 2006 7:43am PST

India: Villages near Kempty (2006) : There are several picturesque communities near Kempty, where I am living.

India: Villages near Kempty (2006)

There are several picturesque communities near Kempty, where I am livi ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2006 9:31pm PST

India: Mussoorie (2006) : Mussoorie is called "Queen of the Hills." It's the nearest city of any size to where I was living in Kempty.

India: Mussoorie (2006)

Mussoorie is called "Queen of the Hills." It's the nearest city of any ...

Updated: Apr 30, 2006 6:04am PST

India: Transportation (2006) : I relish seeing the different ways that people move from Point A to Point B, as I move with them on this adventure.

India: Transportation (2006)

I relish seeing the different ways that people move from Point A to Po ...

Updated: Apr 25, 2006 11:40pm PST

India: Chilla, Rishikesh, and Haridwar (2006) : I went to Chilla for a conference with the SIDH staff. During our time there, we got to see some of the surrounding area.

India: Chilla, Rishikesh, and Haridwar (2006)

I went to Chilla for a conference with the SIDH staff. During our time ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2006 9:42pm PST

India: Dehra Dun (2006) : Dehra Dun became the capital of Uttaranchal when Uttaranchal became a new state as it separated from Uttar Pradesh. The town, in the flatlands below the Himalayas, is a bit gritty, but has lots of action, markets, transportation, goods, and services.

India: Dehra Dun (2006)

Dehra Dun became the capital of Uttaranchal when Uttaranchal became a ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2006 9:33pm PST

India: Pondicherry (2006) : Pondicherry is the former capital of French India. There is still a bit of French influence in town, but it has been eclipsed by the overshadowing presence of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

India: Pondicherry (2006)

Pondicherry is the former capital of French India. There is still a bi ...

Updated: Jun 14, 2006 6:55am PST

India: Auroville (2006) : Auroville is an international community of 2,000 residents, founded in 1968.

India: Auroville (2006)

Auroville is an international community of 2,000 residents, founded in ...

Updated: May 31, 2006 2:26am PST

India: Chennai (2006) : Chennai, formerly knowns as Madras, is the capital of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India.

India: Chennai (2006)

Chennai, formerly knowns as Madras, is the capital of Tamil Nadu, the ...

Updated: Jun 14, 2006 6:59am PST

India: Curiosities (2006) : These are some things I have seen that are hard to categorize in any other way.

India: Curiosities (2006)

These are some things I have seen that are hard to categorize in any o ...

Updated: Apr 25, 2006 11:28pm PST

India: Toilets (2006) : Let's face it, we all have to do it every day. Here are a few of the different ways it is done in these parts.

India: Toilets (2006)

Let's face it, we all have to do it every day. Here are a few of the d ...

Updated: Apr 30, 2006 5:58am PST

India: Signs (2006) : I am not even going to try to explain why I take pictures of signs. When you look at them, you can see that there must have been a different motivation behind each one. Some are funny, some make me think of people I know, and some make me scratch my head in wondering what the people thought who put it up. I hope you enjoy these.

India: Signs (2006)

I am not even going to try to explain why I take pictures of signs. Wh ...

Updated: Jun 14, 2006 6:47am PST

Nepal: Kathmandu (2006) : I found Kathmandu to be lively and enjoyable. Tourism has been down because of recent political unrest. I hope that the ceasefire will encourage more tourism.

Nepal: Kathmandu (2006)

I found Kathmandu to be lively and enjoyable. Tourism has been down be ...

Updated: May 17, 2006 2:46am PST

Nepal: Bhaktupur (2006) : Bakhtupur was once a separate kingdom. Thus it has its own palace and still has a Durbar (palace) square.

Nepal: Bhaktupur (2006)

Bakhtupur was once a separate kingdom. Thus it has its own palace and ...

Updated: May 14, 2006 5:41am PST

Nepal: Patan (2006) : Patan is across the river from Kathmandu and was once a separate kingdom. The main site of interest for me was its Durbar (palace) square.

Nepal: Patan (2006)

Patan is across the river from Kathmandu and was once a separate kingd ...

Updated: May 14, 2006 6:52am PST

Nepal: Pokhara (2006) : Pokhara is the starting point for many treks that go into the Himalayas - most notably to Annapurna.

Nepal: Pokhara (2006)

Pokhara is the starting point for many treks that go into the Himalaya ...

Updated: May 14, 2006 3:50am PST

Nepal: Signs (2006) : More of the same. If you liked the ones from India, you may just enjoy these, too.

Nepal: Signs (2006)

More of the same. If you liked the ones from India, you may just enjoy ...

Updated: May 17, 2006 2:44am PST

Bangladesh: Dhaka (2006) : Dhaka is a bustling city. The roads are always jammed with cars, taxis, "baby taxis," and rickshaws. It's strictly the survival of the fittest on these streets, with all vehicles giving way to ones that are larger than they.

Bangladesh: Dhaka (2006)

Dhaka is a bustling city. The roads are always jammed with cars, taxis ...

Updated: May 31, 2006 1:45am PST

Bangladesh: Transportation (2006) : Here are some of the typical means of transport in Bangladesh, except for the boat trip, which has its own gallery.

Bangladesh: Transportation (2006)

Here are some of the typical means of transport in Bangladesh, except ...

Updated: May 26, 2006 6:44am PST

Bangladesh: Boat from Dhaka to Khulna (2006) : (2006) This boat is called The Rocket. The trip took 26 hours and ten minutes.

Bangladesh: Boat from Dhaka to Khulna (2006)

(2006) This boat is called The Rocket. The trip took 26 hours and ten ...

Updated: May 19, 2006 6:32am PST

Bangladesh: Chittagong (2006) : Chittagong is the second largest city in the country, with more than four million inhabitants. I didn't get to see as much as I'd have liked, since I was laid up much of the time with lower back pain.

Bangladesh: Chittagong (2006)

Chittagong is the second largest city in the country, with more than f ...

Updated: May 26, 2006 6:50am PST

Bangladesh: Bagerhat (2006) : I was attracted by the description of historical monuments.

Bangladesh: Bagerhat (2006)

I was attracted by the description of historical monuments.

Updated: May 19, 2006 6:46am PST

Bangladesh: Signs (2006) :

Bangladesh: Signs (2006)

Updated: May 26, 2006 7:17am PST

USA: Ralph and Noriko's wedding (2006) : (2006) In 1985, through the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization, Ralph became my Little Brother. The following year, he and his mom moved to Japan. In 1987, I spent two months in Japan; for one of those months, Ralph and I traveled together on Honshu and Hokkaido. He and his mom stayed there until he graduated from high school. He returned to the USA for his college education. The last time I saw him (before the wedding) was at his graduation from Cal State Humboldt in 2003, the month before I joined the Peace Corps. This wedding was about as original as they could be, especially when you consider that Ralph's e-mail handle is "ninjapoop." Noriko told me that Ralph explained my relationship to him by referring to me as his "volunteer father."

USA: Ralph and Noriko's wedding (2006)

(2006) In 1985, through the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization, Ral ...

Updated: Oct 20, 2006 7:48pm PST

Nigeria: Lagos (2006) : Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with fully one-fifth of the continent's population.

Nigeria: Lagos (2006)

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with fully one-fifth o ...

Updated: Feb 05, 2007 7:40am PST

Nigeria: Badagry (2006) : Badagry is on the Gulf of Guinea (the Atlantic Ocean), in the extreme western end of the country, close to the Benin border. It was one of the many slave ports that dot the coastline of West Africa.

Nigeria: Badagry (2006)

Badagry is on the Gulf of Guinea (the Atlantic Ocean), in the extreme ...

Updated: Feb 05, 2007 7:46am PST

Nigeria: Signs (2006) : I thought these were either amusing or of interest for various reasons.

Nigeria: Signs (2006)

I thought these were either amusing or of interest for various reasons ...

Updated: Feb 05, 2007 7:38am PST

Benin: Porto Novo (2007) : Porto Novo is the capital of Benin, but not a large city. The embassies and most of the commerce are in Cotonou.

Benin: Porto Novo (2007)

Porto Novo is the capital of Benin, but not a large city. The embassie ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2007 12:41pm PST

Benin: Cotonou (2007) : Cotonou doesn't have much going for it, but it is more navigable and pleasant than Lagos.

Benin: Cotonou (2007)

Cotonou doesn't have much going for it, but it is more navigable and p ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2007 8:11am PST

Benin: Ganvié (2007) : I found this stilt village an amazing interlude. I'm glad I stayed there two nights, with lots of time to sit and watch the activity taking place on the water.

Benin: Ganvié (2007)

I found this stilt village an amazing interlude. I'm glad I stayed the ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2007 2:22pm PST

Benin: Ouidah (2007) : The highlight of my stay in Ouidah was the annual vodoun (voodoo) festival. Many of these photos were from the day of the festival itself.

Benin: Ouidah (2007)

The highlight of my stay in Ouidah was the annual vodoun (voodoo) fest ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2007 2:09pm PST

Benin: Grand Popo area (2007) : Grand Popo is on the gulf coast in the extreme west end of Benin. It was the last place I stayed in Benin before I went to Togo.

Benin: Grand Popo area (2007)

Grand Popo is on the gulf coast in the extreme west end of Benin. It w ...

Updated: Jan 30, 2007 5:05am PST

Benin: Signs (2007) : I particularly enjoy the barber and beauty shop signs, but there are a few others for you.

Benin: Signs (2007)

I particularly enjoy the barber and beauty shop signs, but there are a ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2007 8:49am PST

Togo (2007) : By the time I left Benin, I had just one week for all of Togo, since I had a specific date by which I needed to be in Accra, Ghana. I found the people friendly and welcoming. I stayed for three nights with hosts from hospitalityclub.org.

Togo (2007)

By the time I left Benin, I had just one week for all of Togo, since I ...

Updated: Feb 06, 2007 6:12am PST

Togo: Signs (2007) : There were two aspects of signs here that I found particularly interesting: (1) the high number of names that use Hebrew words and (2) the graphic content of some of the photos. Other than those, I just found the other ones curious for a variety of reasons. I have translated the French into English in some cases.

Togo: Signs (2007)

There were two aspects of signs here that I found particularly interes ...

Updated: Feb 06, 2007 6:18am PST

Ghana: Home and 'hood (2007) : I was living in the area known as Nyaniba Estates, which is adjacent to Osu. I share a small house behind a larger house. My roommate, Brian, is also a volunteer with American Jewish World Service.

Ghana: Home and 'hood (2007)

I was living in the area known as Nyaniba Estates, which is adjacent t ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2007 10:07am PST

Ghana: Work (2007) : I worked for two months at the Peace and Love Orphanage and Academy on the outskirts of Accra in the suburb of Adenta.

Ghana: Work (2007)

I worked for two months at the Peace and Love Orphanage and Academy on ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2007 2:13pm PST

Ghana: Good Morning, Dear Earth (2007) : Only a few of you looking at this will know the song. In any event, it is the first song I taught the kids in the nursery and kindergarten classes. The song is accompanied by hand gestures. Scroll through the photos and you can see the gestures the kids make as they sing the words that go with that gesture.

Ghana: Good Morning, Dear Earth (2007)

Only a few of you looking at this will know the song. In any event, it ...

Updated: Feb 08, 2007 8:23am PST

Ghana: Daily life (2007) : Here are some of the features of daily life.

Ghana: Daily life (2007)

Here are some of the features of daily life.

Updated: Jul 10, 2007 11:31am PST

Ghana: Volta region (2007) : Brian and Rob invited me to go with them to the Volta Region, where the chief attraction is the Akosombo Dam. Along the way, we stopped at the Cedi Bead Factory. Cedi is apparently The Man when it comes to glass beads.

Ghana: Volta region (2007)

Brian and Rob invited me to go with them to the Volta Region, where th ...

Updated: Feb 06, 2007 3:59am PST

Ghana: Signs (2007) : Most of these don't need an explanation - especially if you are familiar with my sense of humor.

Ghana: Signs (2007)

Most of these don't need an explanation - especially if you are famili ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2007 10:02am PST

Ghana: Sefwi Wiawso (2007) : I didn't find out until I was in Ghana that there is a Jewish community there. Sefwi Wiawso is in the Western Region. I found the people to be warm, welcoming, and accommodating.

Ghana: Sefwi Wiawso (2007)

I didn't find out until I was in Ghana that there is a Jewish communit ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2007 1:57pm PST

Ghana: Cape Coast area (2007) : Cape Coast is on the Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean), west of Accra.

Ghana: Cape Coast area (2007)

Cape Coast is on the Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean), west of Accra.

Updated: Jul 10, 2007 8:18pm PST

Ghana: Kumasi (2007) : Kumasi is the center of Ashante culture. The Ashantes are a dominant force in Ghana.

Ghana: Kumasi (2007)

Kumasi is the center of Ashante culture. The Ashantes are a dominant f ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2007 8:24pm PST

Ghana: 50th anniversary of independence (2007) : On March 6, 2007 Ghana celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its independence from Britain. Buildings and people were decked out in the national colors.

Ghana: 50th anniversary of independence (2007)

On March 6, 2007 Ghana celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its inde ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2007 8:14pm PST

Germany: Frankfurt (2007) : It was a short stay in Frankfort - only two nights - but it was nice to catch up with friends.

Germany: Frankfurt (2007)

It was a short stay in Frankfort - only two nights - but it was nice t ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2007 7:35am PST

Turkey: Istanbul, noteworthy sites (2007) : What an amazing city this is! It has lots in its favor: an imposing setting on water, hills, intriguing architecture, and historic sites going back more than 1,000 years.

Turkey: Istanbul, noteworthy sites (2007)

What an amazing city this is! It has lots in its favor: an imposing se ...

Updated: Oct 19, 2007 6:11am PST

Turkey: Istanbul, Topkapi Palace (2007) : What an amazing place! The pictures will speak for themselves, as you can see, because I took 61 of them during my visit of three hours.

Turkey: Istanbul, Topkapi Palace (2007)

What an amazing place! The pictures will speak for themselves, as you ...

Updated: Oct 19, 2007 6:31am PST

Turkey: Istanbul, Bosphorus (2007) : I took a boat from the main part of Istanbul towards the mouth of the Black Sea. Here are some of the sights along the way, on both the Asian and European sides of the river.

Turkey: Istanbul, Bosphorus (2007)

I took a boat from the main part of Istanbul towards the mouth of the ...

Updated: Nov 01, 2007 1:11am PST

Turkey: Izmir (2007) : This was my first stop after leaving Istanbul.

Turkey: Izmir (2007)

This was my first stop after leaving Istanbul.

Updated: Oct 29, 2007 6:57am PST

Turkey: Bergama (2007) : This is the old town formerly known as Pergamon, built as an acropolis (city on a hill) above a modern-day city.

Turkey: Bergama (2007)

This is the old town formerly known as Pergamon, built as an acropolis ...

Updated: Oct 29, 2007 7:05am PST

Turkey: Selcuk (2007) : Selcuk is the town closest to the remains of Ephesus. This is where I stayed for two nights.

Turkey: Selcuk (2007)

Selcuk is the town closest to the remains of Ephesus. This is where I ...

Updated: Oct 29, 2007 7:12am PST

Turkey: Sirince (2007) : This old town is nine kilometers from Selcuk, up in the hills.

Turkey: Sirince (2007)

This old town is nine kilometers from Selcuk, up in the hills.

Updated: Oct 29, 2007 7:09am PST

Turkey: Ephesus (2007) : I would love to be tranported back in time to see how people lived here.

Turkey: Ephesus (2007)

I would love to be tranported back in time to see how people lived her ...

Updated: Oct 29, 2007 6:51am PST

Turkey: Pamukkale and Hieropolis (2007) : Pamukkale is known for its hills of calcium deposits. It looks like snow or a glacier, but it is calcium. On top of the hill are the remnants of Hieropolis.

Turkey: Pamukkale and Hieropolis (2007)

Pamukkale is known for its hills of calcium deposits. It looks like sn ...

Updated: Oct 31, 2007 10:55am PST

Turkey: Antalya (2007) : This is a lovely city on the Mediterranean coast.

Turkey: Antalya (2007)

This is a lovely city on the Mediterranean coast.

Updated: Nov 05, 2007 8:16am PST

Turkey: Adana (2007) : Adana is towards the eastern part of the country, not far from the Mediterranean.

Turkey: Adana (2007)

Adana is towards the eastern part of the country, not far from the Med ...

Updated: Nov 05, 2007 9:48am PST

Turkey: Cappadocia, Göreme (2007) : The Cappadocia region is noted for its ancient cave dwellings and landforms. The prime attraction of Göreme is the Göreme Open Air Museum. Most of these sights are in and around there. Much of the space inside the caves was devoted to churches, which is why you will notice that the preponderance of photos show religious figures. Each church has its own name, but what will balancing my umbrella and the camera, I didn't take the time to write them all down.

Turkey: Cappadocia, Göreme (2007)

The Cappadocia region is noted for its ancient cave dwellings and land ...

Updated: Nov 07, 2007 10:21am PST

Turkey: Cappadocia, Derinkuyu (2007) : The compelling reason to visit Derinkuyu are the underground cities, of which there are two. Pretty amazing to see these. Photos tell it all. There are up to eight stories underground!

Turkey: Cappadocia, Derinkuyu (2007)

The compelling reason to visit Derinkuyu are the underground cities, o ...

Updated: Nov 07, 2007 10:13am PST

Turkey: Gaziantep (2007) : One of the attractions to Gaziantep is the collection of mosaics in the museum. As photographed here, they were taken under low lighting conditions and flash is not allowed. This has led to photos that are less than perfect. Sorry for that, but the other alternative was to delete them altogether.

Turkey: Gaziantep (2007)

One of the attractions to Gaziantep is the collection of mosaics in th ...

Updated: Nov 09, 2007 8:41am PST

Turkey: Sanliurfa (2007) : It seems that this area does not get as many foreigners as the parts of Turkey that are further west. Many of the photos will attest to that. They are the result of people coming up to me and gesturing, "photo." Why not?

Turkey: Sanliurfa (2007)

It seems that this area does not get as many foreigners as the parts o ...

Updated: Nov 11, 2007 8:40am PST

Turkey: Harran (2007) : My guidebook says that Harran is "one of the oldest continuously inhabited spots on Earth." Now that's old!

Turkey: Harran (2007)

My guidebook says that Harran is "one of the oldest continuously inhab ...

Updated: Nov 11, 2007 8:14am PST

Turkey: Daily life (2007) : Here are a few of the people and objects I have been seeing daily in Istanbul and in my travels.

Turkey: Daily life (2007)

Here are a few of the people and objects I have been seeing daily in I ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2007 3:32am PST

Turkey: Signs (2007) : No comment needed in most places

Turkey: Signs (2007)

No comment needed in most places

Updated: Dec 28, 2007 1:50am PST

Cyprus: Nicosia/Lefkosa (2007) : The south is known as Nicosia to the Greeks. The north is Lefkosa to the Turks. It is said to be the world's last divided capital.

Cyprus: Nicosia/Lefkosa (2007)

The south is known as Nicosia to the Greeks. The north is Lefkosa to t ...

Updated: Nov 21, 2007 11:30am PST

Cyprus: Girne/Kyrenia (2007) : This seaside town is in the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus. The Turks call it Girne and the Greeks call it Kyrenia.

Cyprus: Girne/Kyrenia (2007)

This seaside town is in the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus. The Turk ...

Updated: Nov 14, 2007 6:15am PST

Cyprus: Larnaca (2007) :

Cyprus: Larnaca (2007)

Updated: Nov 21, 2007 11:25am PST

Cyprus: Signs (2007) :

Cyprus: Signs (2007)

Updated: Nov 21, 2007 11:06am PST

Egypt: Cairo (2007) : This gritty capital has its charm. It is historic; more importantly, the people are extremely friendly and welcoming.

Egypt: Cairo (2007)

This gritty capital has its charm. It is historic; more importantly, t ...

Updated: Dec 06, 2007 5:32am PST

Egypt: Cairo area pyramids (2007) : How amazing to see these world-famous sights!!!

Egypt: Cairo area pyramids (2007)

How amazing to see these world-famous sights!!!

Updated: Nov 25, 2007 1:00am PST

Upper Egypt: Abu Simbel (2007) : These temples were relocated in this spot when the new dam was built. They were built by Ramses II.

Upper Egypt: Abu Simbel (2007)

These temples were relocated in this spot when the new dam was built. ...

Updated: Nov 26, 2007 6:35am PST

Upper Egypt: Aswan (2007) :

Upper Egypt: Aswan (2007)

Updated: Dec 01, 2007 2:04am PST

Upper Egypt: Felucca on the Nile (2007) : I spent two days and two nights on a small sailing vessel, traveling along the Nile from Aswan towards Luxor.

Upper Egypt: Felucca on the Nile (2007)

I spent two days and two nights on a small sailing vessel, traveling a ...

Updated: Dec 01, 2007 2:20am PST

Upper Egypt: Kom Ombo and Edfu (2007) : These are the sights of some famous temples. Read captions to see which ones.

Upper Egypt: Kom Ombo and Edfu (2007)

These are the sights of some famous temples. Read captions to see whic ...

Updated: Dec 01, 2007 2:35am PST

Upper Egypt: Hot air balloon over Luxor (2007) : The forty-five-minute trip over Luxor was well worth the inconvenience of the 4:30 AM wake-up call. The skies were cloudy and there was some haziness on the ground, so these photos are not the best. Considering that we climbed to 3,000 feet, I would have to say that this was the high point of my visit to Upper Egypt.

Upper Egypt: Hot air balloon over Luxor (2007)

The forty-five-minute trip over Luxor was well worth the inconvenience ...

Updated: Dec 01, 2007 1:39am PST

Upper Egypt: Karnak & Luxor Temples (2007) : These are two of the most famous temples - or, rather, their remains - in Egypt.

Upper Egypt: Karnak & Luxor Temples (2007)

These are two of the most famous temples - or, rather, their remains - ...

Updated: Dec 01, 2007 9:09am PST

Upper Egypt: Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens (2007) : There are dozens of tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and there are three open in the Valley of the Queens. You can visit all three in the latter. A ticket in the former admits to the three of your choice, except for a rare few, like King Tutankhamen, which require separate tickets.

Upper Egypt: Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens (2007)

There are dozens of tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and there are th ...

Updated: Dec 02, 2007 6:25am PST

Egypt: Sinai (2007) : Here are some views from the Sinai Peninsula, including my hike up to the top of Mt. Sinai.

Egypt: Sinai (2007)

Here are some views from the Sinai Peninsula, including my hike up to ...

Updated: Dec 08, 2007 9:21am PST

Egypt: Signs (2007) : No descriptions needed. Either you get it or you don't.

Egypt: Signs (2007)

No descriptions needed. Either you get it or you don't.

Updated: Dec 02, 2007 6:50am PST

Jordan: Petra (2007) : This is the one must-see in Jordan, if a visitor goes nowhere else. I had met some folks on the boat from Nuweiba to Aqaba and we all stayed at the same hotel and toured here together. The first 46 photos here are from the first day's visit; the ones after those are from the second day, when we got off the beaten path.

Jordan: Petra (2007)

This is the one must-see in Jordan, if a visitor goes nowhere else. I ...

Updated: Dec 09, 2007 10:52pm PST

Jordan: Amman (2007) : There have been people continuously living in this area for 5,500 years! In the years BCE, Amman was known as Philadelphia. It was the seat of Christian bishops during the early Byzantine period.

Jordan: Amman (2007)

There have been people continuously living in this area for 5,500 year ...

Updated: Dec 10, 2007 8:10am PST

Israel: Jerusalem, Old City (2007) : The World Traveler finally makes it to Jerusalem, a vibrant city of many languages, cultures, and religions. I am ecstatic to be here!

Israel: Jerusalem, Old City (2007)

The World Traveler finally makes it to Jerusalem, a vibrant city of ma ...

Updated: Dec 25, 2007 8:34am PST

Israel: Jerusalem, New City (2007) :

Israel: Jerusalem, New City (2007)

Updated: Dec 23, 2007 12:48am PST

Israel: Tel Aviv (2007) :

Israel: Tel Aviv (2007)

Updated: Dec 28, 2007 1:48am PST

Israel: Jaffa (2007) :

Israel: Jaffa (2007)

Updated: Dec 25, 2007 8:39am PST

Israel: Masada & Dead Sea (2007) :

Israel: Masada & Dead Sea (2007)

Updated: Apr 03, 2008 5:41am PST

Israel: Haifa (2007) :

Israel: Haifa (2007)

Updated: Dec 25, 2007 8:43am PST

Israel: Signs (2007) :

Israel: Signs (2007)

Updated: Dec 28, 2007 1:51am PST

Palestinian Territories: Bethlehem (2007) : I headed over here as a day trip from Jerusalem.

Palestinian Territories: Bethlehem (2007)

I headed over here as a day trip from Jerusalem.

Updated: Dec 14, 2007 6:12am PST

Palestinian Territories: Ramallah (2007) : This is the headquarters of the Palestinian government.

Palestinian Territories: Ramallah (2007)

This is the headquarters of the Palestinian government.

Updated: Dec 15, 2007 9:54am PST

USA: DFW Airport (2008) : I changed planes at DFW on my way to Buenos Aires, not knowing that there would be lots of photos to take.

USA: DFW Airport (2008)

I changed planes at DFW on my way to Buenos Aires, not knowing that th ...

Updated: Mar 13, 2008 4:03pm PST

Argentina: Buenos Aires, home for a month (2008) : This is the building where I am living and my apartment.

Argentina: Buenos Aires, home for a month (2008)

This is the building where I am living and my apartment.

Updated: Mar 17, 2008 4:57pm PST

Argentina: Buenos Aires, La Boca (2008) : This waterfront neighborhood is famous for its multicolored buildings. It is also VERY touristy --- I couldn´t wait to get out!

Argentina: Buenos Aires, La Boca (2008)

This waterfront neighborhood is famous for its multicolored buildings. ...

Updated: Mar 15, 2008 5:38pm PST

Argentina: Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery (2008) : This is the burial place of the rich and famous. They say it costs more to be buried here than to live in Buenos Aires.

Argentina: Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery (2008)

This is the burial place of the rich and famous. They say it costs mor ...

Updated: Mar 15, 2008 5:41pm PST

Argentina: Buenos Aires, San Telmo (2008) : This neighborhood has a lively street fair every weekend.

Argentina: Buenos Aires, San Telmo (2008)

This neighborhood has a lively street fair every weekend.

Updated: Mar 21, 2008 7:33am PST

Argentina: Buenos Aires architecture (2008) : This city is a visual feast!

Argentina: Buenos Aires architecture (2008)

This city is a visual feast!

Updated: Apr 18, 2008 2:56pm PST

Argentina: Buenos Aires, Congreso (2008) : The seat of government contains the Senate and House of Deputies (Representatives). The building and bicameral form of government were modeled on the Capitol in Washington, DC.

Argentina: Buenos Aires, Congreso (2008)

The seat of government contains the Senate and House of Deputies (Repr ...

Updated: Apr 03, 2008 12:39pm PST

Argentina: Buenos Aires, Palacio Barolo (2008) : This magnificent office building, oft referred to as the first skyscraper in Buenos Aires, is open for tours. In designing it, the author was influenced by Dante´s Inferno; as such, he named the lobby area "hell," the mid-section "purgatory," and the rooftop observatory "heaven." Included in his design is a resting place for Dante´s ashes, but they have never made the trip from Italy.

Argentina: Buenos Aires, Palacio Barolo (2008)

This magnificent office building, oft referred to as the first skyscra ...

Updated: Apr 03, 2008 12:54pm PST

Argentina: Buenos Aires monuments (2008) : This town is chockablock with monuments. Many of them are of (¿dare I say?) monumental proportions. You may want to know the person or event being memorialized, but I have made the executive decision that that would involve too many crossings of hazardous streets and/or a lot of tedious note-taking. There are also a few sculptures thrown in for good measure.

Argentina: Buenos Aires monuments (2008)

This town is chockablock with monuments. Many of them are of (¿dare I ...

Updated: Apr 03, 2008 12:45pm PST

Argentina: Buenos Aires, walking tour with Fabi (2008) : I took a half-day walking tour with my guide, Fabi, in the neighborhoods of Barracas and La Boca. We went to places that I never would have found on my own. Fabi is a terrific guide and I enjoyed my time with him as I discovered these very typical Buenos Aires neighborhoods where we never saw another tourist.

Argentina: Buenos Aires, walking tour with Fabi (2008)

I took a half-day walking tour with my guide, Fabi, in the neighborhoo ...

Updated: Mar 27, 2008 4:41pm PST

Argentina: Buenos Aires streetscapes (2008) : Mostly, these are just photos of things I have seen while I was walking down the street. They are just brief glimpses into life here. Feel free to ask if you see something you don´t understand.

Argentina: Buenos Aires streetscapes (2008)

Mostly, these are just photos of things I have seen while I was walkin ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2008 2:57pm PST

Argentina: Puerto Iguazú (2008) : This is the national park on the Argentine side of the Iguaçu River.

Argentina: Puerto Iguazú (2008)

This is the national park on the Argentine side of the Iguaçu River.

Updated: Apr 07, 2008 10:01am PST

Argentina: Signs (2008) : Some may need explanation if you don´t speak Spanish.

Argentina: Signs (2008)

Some may need explanation if you don´t speak Spanish.

Updated: Apr 07, 2008 9:32am PST

Paraguay: Ciudad del Este (2008) : This border town is a tax-free shopping haven for people from Argentina and Brazil.

Paraguay: Ciudad del Este (2008)

This border town is a tax-free shopping haven for people from Argentin ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2008 5:27pm PST

Brazil: Foz do Iguaçu (2008) : This is the national park on the Brazilian side.

Brazil: Foz do Iguaçu (2008)

This is the national park on the Brazilian side.

Updated: Apr 09, 2008 5:30pm PST

Brazil: Porto Alegre (2008) : Porto Alegre is the capital of the southernmost state in Brazil, which is Rio Grande do Sul. There are modern buildings, too, but the ones I prefer are the older ones.

Brazil: Porto Alegre (2008)

Porto Alegre is the capital of the southernmost state in Brazil, which ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2008 1:36pm PST

Uruguay: Montevideo (2008) : I enjoyed my short visit to the capital of Uruguay. It is a charming city with lots of beautiful architecture.

Uruguay: Montevideo (2008)

I enjoyed my short visit to the capital of Uruguay. It is a charming c ...

Updated: May 11, 2008 4:39pm PST

Uruguay: Colonia (2008) : Colonia is across the River Plata from Buenos Aires.

Uruguay: Colonia (2008)

Colonia is across the River Plata from Buenos Aires.

Updated: Apr 18, 2008 2:53pm PST

Cambodia: Angkor Wat and surrounding area (2008) : While the centerpiece and best known wat (temple) is Angkor, there are many others in the Siem Reap area. Also included in this gallery is our hike up Kbal Spean, which is not a wat but has religious significance in that the rocks in the river were carved in order to bless and purify the area.

Cambodia: Angkor Wat and surrounding area (2008)

While the centerpiece and best known wat (temple) is Angkor, there are ...

Updated: Oct 27, 2008 6:12am PST

Cambodia: Siem Reap (2008) :

Cambodia: Siem Reap (2008)

Updated: Oct 27, 2008 5:20am PST

Cambodia: Signs (2008) :

Cambodia: Signs (2008)

Updated: Oct 29, 2008 4:05am PST

Cambodia: Phnom Penh (2008) : capital of Cambodia - hanging around while waiting for our visas to go to Vietnam

Cambodia: Phnom Penh (2008)

capital of Cambodia - hanging around while waiting for our visas to go ...

Updated: Oct 29, 2008 3:59am PST

Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) (2008) :

Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) (2008)

Updated: Nov 18, 2008 5:42am PST

Vietnam: Mekong Delta (2008) :

Vietnam: Mekong Delta (2008)

Updated: Nov 04, 2008 6:29pm PST

Vietnam: Mui Ne and Phan Thiet (2008) : The place where we stayed was Mui Ne, a resort town. The nearest large city is Phan Thiet.

Vietnam: Mui Ne and Phan Thiet (2008)

The place where we stayed was Mui Ne, a resort town. The nearest large ...

Updated: Nov 09, 2008 4:57am PST

Vietnam: Ninh Chu (2008) :

Vietnam: Ninh Chu (2008)

Updated: Nov 09, 2008 5:09am PST

Vietnam: Nha Trang (2008) :

Vietnam: Nha Trang (2008)

Updated: Nov 10, 2008 5:41am PST

Vietnam: Quy Nhon (2008) :

Vietnam: Quy Nhon (2008)

Updated: Nov 12, 2008 4:09am PST

Vietnam: Hoi An and My Son (2008) : Hoi An and My Son are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Vietnam: Hoi An and My Son (2008)

Hoi An and My Son are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Updated: Nov 18, 2008 5:18am PST

Vietnam: Hue (2008) : The name of this city is pronounced "hway." It is home to yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Citadel.

Vietnam: Hue (2008)

The name of this city is pronounced "hway." It is home to yet another ...

Updated: Nov 24, 2008 6:20am PST

Vietnam: Ninh Binh (2008) :

Vietnam: Ninh Binh (2008)

Updated: Nov 24, 2008 6:24am PST

Vietnam: Hanoi (2008) :

Vietnam: Hanoi (2008)

Updated: Nov 29, 2008 5:46am PST

Vietnam: Halong Bay (2008) :

Vietnam: Halong Bay (2008)

Updated: Nov 27, 2008 5:03am PST

Vietnam: Vietnamese Culture (2008) : These are a few features of Vietnamese society.

Vietnam: Vietnamese Culture (2008)

These are a few features of Vietnamese society.

Updated: Nov 24, 2008 6:35am PST

Vietnam: Signs (2008) :

Vietnam: Signs (2008)

Updated: Nov 29, 2008 5:49am PST

Laos: Vientiane (2008) :

Laos: Vientiane (2008)

Updated: Dec 04, 2008 2:15am PST

Laos: Vang Vieng (2008) :

Laos: Vang Vieng (2008)

Updated: Dec 08, 2008 7:51pm PST

Laos: Luang Prabang (2008) :

Laos: Luang Prabang (2008)

Updated: Dec 10, 2008 6:33pm PST

Laos: Signs (2008) :

Laos: Signs (2008)

Updated: Dec 12, 2008 3:05am PST

Thailand: Chiang Mai (2008) :

Thailand: Chiang Mai (2008)

Updated: Dec 16, 2008 12:14am PST

Thailand: Bangkok and Rayong (2008 - 2009) :

Thailand: Bangkok and Rayong (2008 - 2009)

Updated: Jan 25, 2009 9:34pm PST

Thailand: Signs (2008) :

Thailand: Signs (2008)

Updated: Jan 25, 2009 9:36pm PST

Myanmar: Mandalay (2008) : Tragedy strikes: I downloaded more than 100 photos, including those in and around Mandalay, and found out later that they didn't all make it to the USB to which I thought I had transferred them.

Myanmar: Mandalay (2008)

Tragedy strikes: I downloaded more than 100 photos, including those in ...

Updated: Jan 02, 2009 1:56am PST

Myanmar: Bagan (2008) : Tragedy strikes: I downloaded more than 100 photos to my USB and then later found out that they didn't transfer. I lost almost all my photos of Bagan.

Myanmar: Bagan (2008)

Tragedy strikes: I downloaded more than 100 photos to my USB and then ...

Updated: Jan 02, 2009 2:02am PST

Myanmar: Yangon (2008) : Formerly the capital of Myanmar, and most certainly its largest city.

Myanmar: Yangon (2008)

Formerly the capital of Myanmar, and most certainly its largest city.

Updated: Jan 02, 2009 2:23am PST

Myanmar: Signs (2008) :

Myanmar: Signs (2008)

Updated: Jan 02, 2009 2:26am PST

Australia: Perth area (2009) : Perth was my gateway to Australia. It is the most isolated capital city in the world (capital of the state of Western Australia).

Australia: Perth area (2009)

Perth was my gateway to Australia. It is the most isolated capital cit ...

Updated: Jan 25, 2009 10:12pm PST

Australia: Melbourne area (2009) : Melbourne is widely considered to be the world's most liveable city. (That is when the temperature is not around 100F!)

Australia: Melbourne area (2009)

Melbourne is widely considered to be the world's most liveable city. ( ...

Updated: Feb 04, 2009 12:21pm PST

Australia: Tasmania (2009) : Tasmania is the island off the southeast coast of Australia. It is one of the country's states.

Australia: Tasmania (2009)

Tasmania is the island off the southeast coast of Australia. It is one ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2009 9:20pm PST

Australia: Signs (2009) :

Australia: Signs (2009)

Updated: Mar 30, 2009 2:22am PST

New Zealand: Christchurch (2009) : I spent a delightful time in Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand's South Island

New Zealand: Christchurch (2009)

I spent a delightful time in Christchurch, the largest city on New Zea ...

Updated: Feb 17, 2009 6:55pm PST

New Zealand: Queenstown (2009) : Queenstown is said to be the number one tourist attraction in New Zealand.

New Zealand: Queenstown (2009)

Queenstown is said to be the number one tourist attraction in New Zeal ...

Updated: Feb 12, 2009 5:52pm PST

New Zealand: Kaikoura and Picton (2009) : The Kaikouru Peninsula is a beautiful place and I was happy to walk the trail across it. Then, onwards by train and ferry to Wellington.

New Zealand: Kaikoura and Picton (2009)

The Kaikouru Peninsula is a beautiful place and I was happy to walk th ...

Updated: Feb 17, 2009 7:00pm PST

New Zealand: Wellington (2009) : I loved the capital of New Zealand. It rememinded me of my home in San Francisco: the hills, the wooden homes, the multicultural atmosphere, and the earthquake peril.

New Zealand: Wellington (2009)

I loved the capital of New Zealand. It rememinded me of my home in San ...

Updated: Feb 17, 2009 7:23pm PST

New Zealand: Napier (2009) : Napier is known for its Art Deco buildings that were constructed in the aftermath of a 7.9 earthquake in 1931.

New Zealand: Napier (2009)

Napier is known for its Art Deco buildings that were constructed in t ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2009 10:13pm PST

New Zealand: Rotorua (2009) : Rotorua is the site of thermal sulphur-rich baths and lots of Maori culture

New Zealand: Rotorua (2009)

Rotorua is the site of thermal sulphur-rich baths and lots of Maori cu ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2009 10:11pm PST

New Zealand: Auckland (2009) : Auckland is New Zealand's largest city. It is hilly, vibrant, and has lots of parks.

New Zealand: Auckland (2009)

Auckland is New Zealand's largest city. It is hilly, vibrant, and has ...

Updated: Feb 24, 2009 12:28am PST

New Zealand: Signs (2009) : Most of these need no explanation, but if you have a question, just ask me.

New Zealand: Signs (2009)

Most of these need no explanation, but if you have a question, just as ...

Updated: Feb 24, 2009 12:25am PST

New Zealand: Dunedin (2009) : Dunedin is the Gaelic name for Edinburgh. This city has a long Scottish tradition. It is located on the east coast of the South Island.

New Zealand: Dunedin (2009)

Dunedin is the Gaelic name for Edinburgh. This city has a long Scottis ...

Updated: Feb 12, 2009 5:54pm PST

Australia: Brisbane (2009) : Brisbane is the vibrant capital of the Australian state of Queensland, in the northeast of the country.

Australia: Brisbane (2009)

Brisbane is the vibrant capital of the Australian state of Queensland, ...

Updated: Mar 02, 2009 3:25am PST

Papua New Guinea: Port Moresby (2009) : Most of Papua New Guinea is located on the eastern side of an island shared with part of Indonesia. For me it is Ground Zero for the study of cultural anthropology. I am visiting friends who are fellow Returned Peace Corps Volunteers from Mauritania.

Papua New Guinea: Port Moresby (2009)

Most of Papua New Guinea is located on the eastern side of an island s ...

Updated: Mar 10, 2009 6:03pm PST

Papua New Guinea: The Tufi Experience (2009) :

Papua New Guinea: The Tufi Experience (2009)

Updated: Mar 10, 2009 6:51pm PST

Papua New Guinea: Signs (2009) :

Papua New Guinea: Signs (2009)

Updated: Mar 10, 2009 6:09pm PST

Australia, Byron Bay (2009) : Byron Bay is in the northeast corner of New South Wales, just south of the Queensland border.

Australia, Byron Bay (2009)

Byron Bay is in the northeast corner of New South Wales, just south of ...

Updated: Mar 15, 2009 1:46am PST

Australia, Woy Woy area (2009) : I stayed with Colin and Wayne in Woy Woy. They were gracious hosts and we took some pleasant drives together.

Australia, Woy Woy area (2009)

I stayed with Colin and Wayne in Woy Woy. They were gracious hosts and ...

Updated: Mar 15, 2009 1:52am PST

Australia: Sydney (2009) : I am enjoying the final two weeks of my five-month journey in San Francisco's sister city, Sydney.

Australia: Sydney (2009)

I am enjoying the final two weeks of my five-month journey in San Fran ...

Updated: Mar 30, 2009 2:21am PST

Cute guys (2008-2009) : Needless to say, most of these guys didn't know I was taking their photos. Having caught them on the sly as I did, the expressions are catch-as-catch-can.

Cute guys (2008-2009)

Needless to say, most of these guys didn't know I was taking their pho ...

Updated: Jun 13, 2009 8:26pm PST

USA: Philadelphia, Isaiah Zagar's mosaics (2009) :

USA: Philadelphia, Isaiah Zagar's mosaics (2009)

Updated: May 31, 2009 4:52pm PST

USA: Oneonta, NY (2009) : I went to Oneonta for the 40th reunion of my graduation from the SUNY College at Oneonta.

USA: Oneonta, NY (2009)

I went to Oneonta for the 40th reunion of my graduation from the SUNY ...

Updated: Jun 08, 2009 8:15pm PST

South Africa: Teach With Africa dramatis personae (2009) : Most of the Fellows are here, but there are a few more photos to upload to the site.

South Africa: Teach With Africa dramatis personae (2009)

Most of the Fellows are here, but there are a few more photos to uploa ...

Updated: Aug 16, 2009 9:05am PST

South Africa, Cape Town and surrounding sights (2009) : This city is in a magnificent setting. Check it out.

South Africa, Cape Town and surrounding sights (2009)

This city is in a magnificent setting. Check it out.

Updated: Aug 27, 2009 12:42am PST

South Africa, Cape Town: Robben Island (2009) : Robben Island was the location of the prison where Nelson Mandela spent many of his years during the struggle to rid South Africa of apartheid.

South Africa, Cape Town: Robben Island (2009)

Robben Island was the location of the prison where Nelson Mandela spen ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2009 4:56am PST

South Africa, Pinelands: Beulah Lodge and neighborhood (2009) : We are staying in a beautiful lodge for our two months here.

South Africa, Pinelands: Beulah Lodge and neighborhood (2009)

We are staying in a beautiful lodge for our two months here.

Updated: Jul 16, 2009 5:08am PST

South Africa: Cape Town area townships (2009) : Many of our students at Leap Science and Maths School come from the Langa township. There are also several other townships nearby that serve as feeder areas for Leap School. Townships are segregated from other areas around them.

South Africa: Cape Town area townships (2009)

Many of our students at Leap Science and Maths School come from the La ...

Updated: Aug 11, 2009 11:30am PST

South Africa, Pinelands: Leap School (2009) : Note: all students in photos with their names listed in the caption have given permission to have their photos and names here.

South Africa, Pinelands: Leap School (2009)

Note: all students in photos with their names listed in the caption ha ...

Updated: Aug 27, 2009 12:38am PST

South Africa, Glencairn: Leap School Camp for grade 12 (2009) : During the last week of winter vacation, all the grade 12 students attended a week-long camp program at a Rotary Camp in Glencairn.

South Africa, Glencairn: Leap School Camp for grade 12 (2009)

During the last week of winter vacation, all the grade 12 students att ...

Updated: Jul 16, 2009 5:12am PST

South Africa, Cape Town: Realistic Program (2009) : The Realistic Program helps to rehabilitate people who have served jail time for various crimes, as well as having been addicted to various substances. It is located in a country area near Cape Town, which accounts for the presence of the baboons you see nearby.

South Africa, Cape Town: Realistic Program (2009)

The Realistic Program helps to rehabilitate people who have served jai ...

Updated: Jul 05, 2009 2:46am PST

South Africa: Day trip to Hermanus (2009) : Five of us spent a Sunday going along the coast. Our furthest point east was to the town of Hermanus.

South Africa: Day trip to Hermanus (2009)

Five of us spent a Sunday going along the coast. Our furthest point ea ...

Updated: Jul 24, 2009 7:44am PST

South Africa: Day trip to Cape Agulhas (2009) : Cape Agulhas is the southernmost point on the continent of Africa.

South Africa: Day trip to Cape Agulhas (2009)

Cape Agulhas is the southernmost point on the continent of Africa.

Updated: Aug 16, 2009 9:30am PST

South Africa: Signs (2009) : In addition to signs there are a few T-shirts and product labels here. Enjoy!

South Africa: Signs (2009)

In addition to signs there are a few T-shirts and product labels here. ...

Updated: Aug 25, 2009 8:45am PST

My art (2000-2008) : These are some of the works of art that I have created.

My art (2000-2008)

These are some of the works of art that I have created.

Updated: Oct 16, 2008 2:42pm PST

USA: Washington, DC Monuments (2009) : This gallery is dedicated to the monuments and their many forms that you can find in Washington, DC. Some of them are famous and some are obscure. There may be a few other odds and ends thrown in here. I am not necessarily going out of my way to find any of these - just taking photos of what happens to show up in my path. Washington has a grid of streets as well as diagonal streets. The combination makes for some intersections with odd wedges of land, some of which have small parks or monuments. There are also lots of traffic circles, many of which surround a small park with either a fountain or a statue of a guy on a horse in the middle of it.

USA: Washington, DC Monuments (2009)

This gallery is dedicated to the monuments and their many forms that y ...

Updated: Oct 29, 2009 6:45am PST

USA: Washington, DC Signs (2009) :

USA: Washington, DC Signs (2009)

Updated: Oct 29, 2009 6:42am PST

USA: Washington, DC National Equality March (2009) :

USA: Washington, DC National Equality March (2009)

Updated: Oct 13, 2009 5:20am PST

USA: Washington, DC Mauritania RPCVs (2009) :

USA: Washington, DC Mauritania RPCVs (2009)

Updated: Nov 06, 2009 10:55am PST