Some Guy and a Camera

Tried my hand at some food photography for Hostel Kokopelli’s new Menu in Mancora

This policeman, I use the term man loosely, was barely two decades old. Here he tells the story of Pablo Escobar and his closest Lieutenants. The national pride with which he spoke was incredible. All of the police and military I have spoken to thus far here in Bogota have been incredibly polite and helpful. Addressing me as caballero (A gentleman, me?!), they have been eager to help and tell me about their history and the current state of affairs here.

Extravagantly adorned military officers litter Bogota’s streets. Keeping the peace, I suppose. Although I must admit, in this area with all random backpack checks and constant presence, it feels more secure than some places I have been. Word is that Colombia has certainly “cleaned” itself up. I’ll take a large police presence over car and letter bombs any day.

I am not sure I will ever get over my fascination with armed military personnel on the street.

I am interested in what my viewers (Did I just call you viewers?)have to say about this. What do you think it means? I have been both places and can think of one major parallel, but am eager to know your thoughts.

This marks the first camera phone photo that I have posted here. I thought, and do think, the subject matter warrants it’s presence. I was on my way to the bar where I work and saw a flaming car. I literally came out of a bodega and there it was. Without realizing the danger, I walked near to the blaze and then something popped. A small part of the car exploded and some flaming debris flew out into the intersection. “Oh yeah,” I though, “this may be dangerous.” I backed up a couple steps, but watched as the emergency workers responded and extinguished the fire and the threat. The firefighters were rushing to put out the blaze and I snapped a few shots with my iPhone because I didn’t have my camera. Let this be a lesson to never leave home without my camera again. wow.

The ancient City of Caral lies only a couple hours from Lima. The city has been dated to 3000 BCE making it the oldest civilization in the Americas, a contemporary of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.

We hope you’ve enjoyed traveling with us and please come see us again soon.

It’s hard to keep the water out when there are no windows.

Cliiick!

One guess, that’s right, Michigan Central Train Station, Detroit.

Michigan Central Train Station, Detroit.

Sorry folks, not available for rent.

A hole in the wall of a big hole in the ground. Yikes.

D is for Detroit

Michigan Central Train Station Atrium, Detroit.

St Anne’s church can also be seen here.

Michigan Central Train Station, Detroit.

Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to work we go…

The Atrium of Michigan Central Train Station, Detroit.