The Diaries: Redwoods, San Francisco, Steinbeck and the Beach

May 14th Left Portland yesterday, first headed South on the freeway, before meeting up with the coast as the evening settled in, accompanied by tumbles of clouds and fog. The beam from a lighthouse circles timidly, wrapped in shrouds of mist. Monolithic sea stacks stand lone against the breaking waves. Though undoubtedly beautiful during the … Read more

Travel Photos: Portland summer, Oregon beaches

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Photos from Portland and Oregon.

Road Video 32(2) – Strip of Portland, Oregon Coast

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Video featuring shots from Portland and the Oregon coast, interviews with a park ranger, diver, business exec and dancer. Music mix by Rafael Murillo.

The Diaries: Conversations from a Portland Strip Club

May 13th “I remember this group brought their mothers in for Mother’s Day.” “What? To a titty bar?” “Swear it’s the truth, they were sitting right there,” pointing indiscriminately at one of the tables.   We’ve spent the last three days in Portland. Redrik and I are sitting at the bar of the Acropolis. It’s … Read more

ooamerica USA road-trip: part 2, itinerary

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This is the planned (general) itinerary for the second leg of the road-trip, which is coming up shortly! There’s wheel-room for nooks and turns, and a bit of adventure…  although the general directions are a bit more determined than the last journey, since I’m really trying to visit the states not yet seen. Feedback welcome, … Read more