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A Sunrise, Some Art, and an evening in the neighborhood.
Sharks, Turtles and Iguanas oh my!
I awoke just before dawn and stepped outside to see our small Colonia street begin to wake up. Off the terrace, I could see a woman sweeping the sidewalk in front of her doorway. Another headed off to work. Further up, headlights lit up as a motorbike purred to life and rolled down the otherwise quiet street.… continue reading
Isla Mujeres – Woman Island
Many years ago, when I was the Chef at Sala in the Virginia Highlands neighborhood of Atlanta. I had a bartender who worked for me named Rafael Barragán. We called him Sapo (frog). Because his weathered face and mushy features in his 60’s, gave him this undeniable resemblance to said creature.… continue reading
I Thought the War had Ended; Lunar New Years Eve.
I was rocked awake by what seemed like a massive explosion right outside my bedroom window. As my mind recoiled back from the land of slumber, it began firing on all cylinders cataloging possibilities and scenarios. A second explosion shook me even more, and then reality finally coalesced in my thoughts.… continue reading
Eating Charred Rat While Reflecting in the Jungle
The Constant Epicurean, Ep 42, Eating Charred rat while reflecting in the Jungle. In this edition, well, I think it speaks for itself.