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One Year

365 days.  And what an incredible year it’s been!  On this day last year, April 9, 2017, I returned home from my 5-month jaunt to South America.  I have no problem admitting that I was homesick and missed family and friends like never before.  I craved NJ.  That’s something only a select few can ever sayContinue reading “One Year”

The Return: (North) ‘Merica

Well, it’s late July.  Not sure exactly how time travels so quickly but if we could monetize that speed none of us would need to work ever again.  In this short time, I realized a few things.  First, I kinda sorta needed a job.  Second, a shower and haircut were imminent.  And third, I wasContinue reading “The Return: (North) ‘Merica”

Riding North

An illustrious half week in Futaleufu filled with camping, rafting, and lots of outdoors led to some pangs of desire for urban life.  I had been in the lesser populated and incredibly beautiful nature I so desperately craved coming from the graveled earth of the NYC metro area.  But now, I wanted that city experience again.Continue reading “Riding North”

The Road to Futaleufu

It was back to two backpacks now.  The nice part about hiking for 8 days is that you only need to bring one.  I left the other in the hotel.  Clamoring to the bus station, I rode to Punta Arenas.  Another coastal town about 4 hours further south.  It was here, the following morning, thatContinue reading “The Road to Futaleufu”

A Final Ride in Patagonia 

We woke up in our last night of Torres del Paine national park feeling refreshed and a bit excited to be back in puerto natales that night. But there was plenty left to do before that!  We got up and had breakfast quickly before Ann and I walked down to the kayaking area. We walkedContinue reading “A Final Ride in Patagonia “

A Surprise

So I know that I’ve been counting down the days and the plan was to arrive on April 24.  However, I lied.  And it worked.  My family never saw it coming but I flew in yesterday to NYC after spending a beautiful week in Haiti.  More on that in a future post.  Sunday dinners areContinue reading “A Surprise”