Indeed, I can wear many hats… Actually, they’re not my kids, they belong to my sister and her husband – I’m just borrowing them. They are cute though, aren’t they? And I don’t use the word “cute” often. Man, I look like a hero here. A brilliant shot… Watching after kids is hard work… Continue reading
These places are everywhere and they are seriously fucking dangerous. And it is me saying they are dangerous and you know my standards, so rest assured that they really are dangerous. Many Haitians will not go anywhere near them which means you shouldn’t either. In fact, the one time we did drift near one for … Continue reading
Following a long day experiencing the post-apocalyptic anarchy that is Port-au-Prince, I thought the leafy suburbs of Petionville, which are the center of gravity for Haiti’s elite and home to many businesses and banks, would be a welcome place to sip a cool drink and decompress: However, that mental picture of Petionville was pretty effectively … Continue reading
I was playing with the settings on my camera as we crossed over the border from the Dominican Republic into Haiti. I thought the effect was kind of cool, especially as in the low light conditions regular pictures wouldn’t have turned out well anyway. Nevertheless, if you hate it, the rest of my Haiti pictures … Continue reading
Zululand is an interesting place with quite a history… Continue reading
A view over Quebec City with the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in the foreground and the Saint Lawrence River in the background: The Saint Lawrence River: Scenes of Quebec City: I was pleased to see that there were still separatist sentiments around to keep things interesting: I liked the fact that Quebec City is a … Continue reading
Located at 699 Rue St-Jean, Quebec’s J.A. Moisan is worth a visit even without the historical trivia of being the oldest grocery store in North America. Between its wooden floors and pressed-tin ceilings you’ll find every grocery item you could possibly want, ranging from ice cider to olive oil to picnic-ready savories such as salamis … Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 