A few weeks ago, we both headed to San Francisco for the Society of Actuaries Annual Health conference. The plan was that Fausto would attend the sessions and I would work from the hotel, then we’d meet up later on and explore the city. Since I was going to work East Coast hours, I thought I was going to have some time in the afternoon to do some touristy stuff. But alas, things did not turn out the way I planned, work got really busy and both of us spent most of our time holed up in the hotel room. The only thing we had time to do was eat. I’ve been known to eat a lot, so this post will not disappoint. We managed to fit in a lot of food in a little amount of time. Here is a look at our food adventure in San Francisco. Continue reading
Where I’ve Been
Photo of the Week: Rocky Shore
Isla Mujeres, Mexico
This picture was taken in Isla Mujeres, a tiny island about 10 miles off the coast of Cancun, Mexico. Getting there takes about 20 minutes by boat or ferry from the mainland. During our stay, we rented a scooter (you can also get a golf cart if you are so inclined) to ride around and explore the area. A short ride away, on the southernmost tip of the island is Punta Sur, the place where the rising sun first touches Mexican soil, you’ll find a sculpture garden, Mayan temple and steep naturally carved cliffs. Walking along the path that hugs the rocky shores, you get a great views of the bay and amazingly blue water. This is a good place to sit and clear your mind as you watch the waves come crashing in.
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My Brantford Homecoming
Brantford is a small town about an hour west of Toronto. It’s known for being Wayne Gretzky’s hometown. It’s also the town in which I’ve spent 9 of the most informative years of my life. Growing up here, there was not much to do aside from hanging out in the local mall or fast food joints. The minute I finished high school, I could not wait to get out, and I was determined to explore the world. That was 15 years ago (wow, has it been that long?); I’ve changed and Brantford has changed. Coming home this time I wanted to explore the town that I was in such a rush to get out of. Here is a list of things I like about this city in no particular order.
Photo of the Week: Bygone times
Siem Reap, Cambodia
This photo of 3 Buddhist monks strolling through the Bayon Angkor Thom in Cambodia brings to mind images of a bygone time and a bygone empire. Bayon is one of the many temples in Angkor we’ve visited while we were in Siem Reap province. The Bayon’s most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and massive stone faces on the many towers. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Going Home
There are just a few more days until I go home for 2 weeks! Even though I have a home of my own now, it’s hard to not think of my childhood hometown as “home” as well. A few times a year, I get to leave New York and go back to my small town roots. I am from a rural town in Canada (hint: Wayne Gretzky and I have this in common). Come to think of it, this town has grown over the years and probably is not even considered a town anymore but rather a city. Nevertheless, I am excited to leave the concrete jungle and enjoy some open space, or at least a place with a backyard. It’s been awhile since my last trip, so I am starting to get restless. Almost every day I look at the calendar and count down in my head.
Photo of the Week: Reflection
Lake Tuz, Turkey
This photo was taken towards the end of our trip to Turkey. After 6 hours on the bus, we were very eager to get out and stretch our legs. Walking to the salt flats on a cloudy day, it’s hard to tell where the sky ends and Earth begins. I was taking pictures of the reflection, and out of the corner of my eyes I saw this boy skipping. I turned around just in time to capture this image. It’s still one of my favorite photo of all time.
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life after 9to5 