Cartagena
Photography, South America, Travel

Photo Essay: Cartagena, Colombia

Even though we went through some craziness with Cartagena, the city will hold a special place in my heart. We spent most of our days with our friends from the Santana crew exploring the Old City and taking in the warm energy that takes over. There is something about the air, the energy, and the… Continue reading Photo Essay: Cartagena, Colombia

cartagena independence
Photography, South America, Travel

Crazy Cartagena Independence: Colombia

***Please pardon the pictures as all were taken on an iPhone 3G. No good camera should be taken out during festivities like these.*** I had no clue that we were sailing into one of the biggest celebrations that Cartagena has seen in a long long time. Cartagena independence. We somehow accidentally scheduled our catamaran trip… Continue reading Crazy Cartagena Independence: Colombia

Sailing to Colombia
Central America, Photography, South America, Travel

Sailing to Colombia on the High Seas

I always have had a sneaky suspicion that I was a pirate in a past life. Sure, my obsession may have started with One Eyed Willy from The Goonies, but that is besides the point. Sailing to Colombia was one of the most amazing experiences of my life and I learned that I’m truly a… Continue reading Sailing to Colombia on the High Seas

family dynamics
South America, Thoughts

Technology and Changing Family Dynamics – Welcome to the world Baby C!

Last night I cried. I cried tears of happiness as the first baby of the family was born. I cried because I couldn’t be there physically to hold her in my arms. There is one thing that I am ever so grateful for - today’s technology. We are connected at a level that has never… Continue reading Technology and Changing Family Dynamics – Welcome to the world Baby C!