Bon Vivant
A blog about exploration, connection, and reflection.
Edo Experiences
We steep ourselves in art, sites, activities, and performances reminiscent of historical Japan.
From Japan to Johto
Our journey to the Land of the Rising Sun transports us to times and places even further away.
S. American Advent — Part Four: Buenos Aires
Our trip concludes in Argentina’s capital with modern art, the tango, and lots of steak.
S. American Advent — Part Three: The Towers
We attempt a rocky climb up to the stunning Mirador Base Las Torres.
S. American Advent — Part Two: Patagonian Winds
The vagaries of the weather lead to unforeseen consequences on our glacier hike.
S. American Advent — Part One: Santiago
Our family Christmas trip kicks off in the Chilean capital.
A Gentleman in Portland
My summer in Portland, OR, viewed thru the lens of the best-selling novel “A Gentleman in Moscow”
Dedicated to my mom: my first and always teacher.
