One hundred hours underwater. Over four days. A step beyond novice and into the semi-pro ranks. And it happened on a site that had no name...
Category: Travel Stories
Antarctica: Winter is Coming
The Argentinean naval vessel drifted past the fragile wooden dock for the second time and threw its engines in reverse to back up and give it another shot. It was mid-March and the brash ice was already beginning to thicken, …
Under the Watchful Eyes of Angkor Wat
A stream of consciousness post about a site that inspires such thoughts.
Chicken Feet and Karaoke in South Korea
We timed it so that Ben's solo adventure in South Korea coincided with our journey through Asia on our trip around the world. In a wondrous convergence of coincidence and meticulous planning, we would arrive in Daegu just after Ben …
Finding the Ends of the Earth in South Africa
As I stared out the window of the taxi moving through the night streets of Cape Town, I couldn't help but wonder who had been here before us. A long legacy of colonization and betrayal. A coming to terms with …
Swimming with Crocodiles in Zambia
I floated on my back in the Zambezi River, fully aware that I shared the water with crocodiles. I just didn't realize how close they were.
Having Another Tusker in Kenya
We came to Kenya so I could exorcise ghosts and drink Tusker beers. And also, because, well, it's Kenya. Land of the big five, golden beaches, and friendly local people. But this time it was mostly about the beer. And …
Reunion in Dubai
From one desert to another, I catch up with an old friend from Saudi Arabia while visiting Dubai.
Turning Fifty in Petra
I reflect on fifty years while hiking in Petra, Jordan.
Exploring Ancient Lebanon: Anjar and Baalbek
Angela and I explore two Lebanese World Heritage sites, Anjar and Baalbek, along the Syrian border.