Rice porridge, Guadalajara Jara, Mexico, Jan 21 2018
This is no local delicacy. This is just rice porridge. Still, I was thrilled to be able to digest this. I fell sick earlier this week. I suspect gastroenteritis or specifically the two big pieces of torta ahogada that I had for lunch. For days, my body couldn’t even handle water. This is definitely not the first time, but being sick is a such a strong reminder of the often unattended daily privileges. In this case it was being able to digest normal food! I envy...
Guardia de seguridad, Jan 20, 2018, Soriana, Guadalajara, Mexico
I like it when companies are upfront about how much they’re going to pay. And It’s interesting to take a peek at how much some of the locals are making. Along with local radios, newspapers make travels more enjoyable. *It’s in Mexican pesos. @soriana, Guadalajara, Mexico
First camping, playa El Tecolote, Jan 1st, 2018
First camping experience with a tent other than camping in the car. Cooking and having dinner in the dark and falling asleep to the sound of waves was too movie-like so it felt funny. However, since there were not many people around so theoretically it could have been dangerous during the night. And when the car security alarm went off loudly at 4:50am, it took me some good amount of courage to come out of the tent and face the reality. Fortunately, I conclude that it...
Tortas ahogadas, Guadalajara, México
Bubble gum as dessert is a cute idea. @tortas ahogadas Kiko, Guadalajara, México
Playa la empacadora, cabo San Lucas, baja california, Jan 7 2018
The hike was tough. Shirt and pants were scratched numerous times by cactus and spiky branches. The view was something. @playa la empacadora, cabo San Lucas, baja california, Jan 7 2018
With Jorge Martínez
With Jorge Martínez. Life-appreciating, poetic and philosophical guy originally from Veracruz. Ran into twice a day, which led to an hour-long sharing of ideas. @ 9 Esquinas, Guadalajara, Mexico
December 9, 2017, Los Angeles
Travelling always allows unexpected encounters, but this day was full of serendipity – how I caught Dhaval at a conference I had not planned to attend, and then how I met AJ and was impressed by his energy. AJ, Dhaval, me @Los Angeles, USA, December 9, 2017
Google Headquarters, Mountain View, California – December 7, 2017
Biking through the peaceful-looking Google Headquarters with the Gbike. @Google Headquarters, Mountain View, California – December 7, 2017
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