India (December, 2016) – On our last day in Varanasi, we went for a walk along the ghats for our last gaze at the auspicious activity happening in and around mother ganga. We could hear the music from around the bend; instead of finding a musician, we discovered a snake charmer and his collection of cobras.

India (May, 2017) – It was super hot and sticky, but the family piled into the car and drove to meet a boat. For several hours under the scorching sun we drifted around the mangroves of the Sundarbunds in search of flora and fauna; deers, monkey's, alligators and course the bengal tiger. It was more of a fantasy; most of the squad spent the afternoon sleeping in shaded spots. Likely due to the fevered temperatures the animal sightings were sparse, the tigers far more elusive.

India (December, 2016) – Meandering through archaeological ruins of Sarnat was a welcome relief after several days in Varanasi. The gardens surrounding the Dharmek stupa imparted expressions of philosophy, theology, anthropology and a little romance.

Madagascar (March, 2010) – We arranged our itinerary to be in Amabalavao to experience the pandemonium of the Thursday Zebu market. Despite being immersed in chaotic exchange of cattle, merchants and veterinary injections - the visual bliss of Amabalavao is surrounding view of majestic skies and mountains.

India (December, 2016) – After climbing up the curious and complicated path to upper levels of the majestic Hawa Mahal, we took a few moments of repose while waiting to mount the maximal minaret for an orbital view of the city beyond the palace grounds.