It was one of those nights you knew would live like a ghost in your memory to be called up by the tinkle of Nepali music or smell of cheap cigarettes or…
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Everest Base Camp
The clouds creep up the mountain valley enveloping our little teahouse in its grip and rubbing its fluffy belly along the tin roof causing it to creak and groan. These noises wake…
Fourteen
Morning light shines through the dingy windows as Jamie Norwood, 14, of Louisville Ky., rolls out of the bed she has shared her entire life with her mother. So as not to…
Of God & Mountains
Blessed. That’s the word that keeps popping into my mind again and again as I sit here in my small teahouse bedroom listening to the sounds of the mountain stream outside…
Nameste from Nepal
We swapped Tibetan mountains for a jumble of buildings, honking cars, and masses of unwashed humans that is the city of Kathmandu. Inge and I hit the ground running, picking up necessary…
Nepal Bound…
Half the adventure of our vacation time and seasonal Winter/Summer escape from Korea is purely in getting there. It wouldn’t have the same flare if our flights didn’t have at least 5…
Everest or Bust
Originally published July, 2010. The clouds creep up the valley enveloping our little Nepali teahouse in its moist grip, rubbing their fluffy bellies along the tin roof causing it to creak and…
Wedding Photography
Greeting! I am a photojournalists based in sunny upstate New York. I specialize in documentary wedding photography, engagement sessions, family portraits and celebrations throughout the Midwest and East Coast. I love capturing…
These boots were made for walkin’…
Summer vacation is nipping close at our heels, so Inge and I made a special trip into Seoul to find the right pair of fancy purple boots just for the occasion! This…
Spring!
Spring has finally graced cold Asialand with its presents and everyone from squishy duckies to half frozen English teachers are jumping for joy! However, I am sad to announce that this blog…
Melktart
Saturday morning we donned our aprons, whipped out our special ingredients and Juliette (aka the electric mixer) and in no time flour was flying, smack talk ensued and the best melktart challenge…
Tuesday dribbles leads to Wednesday sniffles…
The spring winds gust a trail up the Yangseo foothills, cold rain and white cherry tree petals riding its spine. The petals on the cherry tree in my school yard all planned…