Destination: Vancouver, Canada (Granville Island, Taking the Seaplane, & Michelin-Starred Dinner– DAY 2)

Aerial views of Vancouver from the seaplane (October 2024) Following a long, but fun first day in Vancouver, my friend "A" and I had another busy day in town. We woke up and were out by 9h30 to catch the ferry to our first destination of the day: Granville Island. From there, we would spend … Continue reading Destination: Vancouver, Canada (Granville Island, Taking the Seaplane, & Michelin-Starred Dinner– DAY 2)

Destination: Banff, Canada (Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Yoho National Park– DAY 1)

Moraine Lake in the fall (October 2024) Banff National Park had been on my bucket list of places to visit for years. I fell in love with photos of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake online, and I knew I had to go sooner than later. That said, I had the opportunity to visit Banff for … Continue reading Destination: Banff, Canada (Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Yoho National Park– DAY 1)

Orchids (poem)

(inspired by Lille, France-- October 2015) Orchids Bright lips lean into each other over the lazy balcony,their purple locks beckon strangers to stop and admire their Saturday song, petals coy like feathers floatingalong the streets of Flanders. The morning is alive in the air,dancing on your breath like thoughtsof first snow in October, a time … Continue reading Orchids (poem)

Destination: Pacific Grove, California

Along the coast (July 2024) Pacific Grove is a tiny town tucked into the corner of Monterey Peninsula, located just 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from Monterey city proper. It's a small, sleepy place, home to just a little over 15,000 residents and plenty of rugged, natural coastline to stroll along. I, as well as with … Continue reading Destination: Pacific Grove, California