Arturo invited a bunch of folks from ITP up to his place in the country over the weekend. We had a splendid time camping, swimming, and communing with nature and each other. Here are some of my favorite photos; the full set on Flickr.

Catherine showed me around her old stomping grounds in London last week.  We walked around, ate surprisingly good food (despite the British stereotype), and hit the requisite tourist sites – Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Notting Hill, etc.  I also had the chance to meet up with Venu, and old friend from my Swedish class at [...]

I went on an impromptu trip out to Montauk, Long Island last weekend with Catherine.  Photo essay and travel tips below. STAY at The Panoramic View – simple luxury, right on the beach EAT fish and chips at Gurney’s Inn, right next door to The Panoramic View DRINK at Nick’s, a beach bar right in [...]

I got back late Friday night from a 5 day holiday on Saba in the Dutch Caribbean with my ITP pals Elizabeth and Catherine.  Saba is a tiny, tranquil island with no beach, but excellent diving and hiking.  We stayed at El Momo Cottages and I took a PADI Scuba Diver certification course at Sea [...]

I was in Portland, Oregon over the weekend for the JET Alumni Association Regional Technology Conference.  On Sunday, after the Conference ended, I went with LL to check out Portland’s much acclaimed Pok Pok Thai restaurant.   The restaurant is a bit off the beaten path, but definitely worth the trip.  It’s built to resemble  [...]