Takorean at Union MarketI am a big fan of food markets.  I love to admire great food on display and the people behind the booth...

Once upon a time (in the 80's), I was a little school kid in Puerto Rico giving it my all in a 100 meter...

As I begin to write about the last part of our Australian adventure, it feels bittersweet. Sad because I miss the bright Australian mornings...

Once upon a time there was a little Puertorican girl with dreams of holding a Koala down under. When I found out it was...

My last time in Australia was ten years ago.  I spent thirty hot and sleep deprived days in a military training area and four...

Growing up in an urbanización in Puerto Rico was my first experience in gardening.  Not as a gardener, but as a spectator to my...

As spring approaches, Washington starts to become invaded by tourists leaving us the locals slightly annoyed with the masses of people occupying the National...

It has been now five months since my return to the United States from Brussels.  I'm slowly getting settled into my life in Washington,...

One of the highlights of being back in the US is the wide availability of road races.  I have signed up for six races...

When most people think of The Netherlands, the automatic thought is Amsterdam.   Although Amsterdam is a beautifully diverse city, there are many more places to...