Madagascar (March, 2010) –  After several weeks of trekking, trailing and hiking, I was finally able to just let go and enjoy the beach views of Anakao.  The five days, hiding out in a remote resort was bliss. From the family style dining perch on a very large veranda, I watched almost ceremoniously as the local Veso fisherman paddled past each morning. Often whistling loud enough that I could hear them way beyond the seashore.

India (December, 2016) – We walked the winding langur lined path towards "the most haunted site in India". At Bhangarh; the scariest part for me was the battle cry of a hangry langur, swatting at me for getting too close without providing her just rewards. Symbolic of Hanuman or not, the ghastly beasts were better left to look at from afar. 

Uzbekistan (November, 2019) – I stood in the middle of the mausoleum for a long time, taking in as many different turquoise shapes as possible. It was the second visit to Shah-i-Zinda, the light completely different from the sunny skies from a few days prior. It provided a different kind of light cast against the mesmerizing monochromatic domed interior. 

Mexico (January, 2019) – We arrived at Uxmal, delirious from our morning escapade into one of the many cavernous cenotes in the region. I took my own path navigating the world heritage site; while the entourage ran from one end to the other. The scenic route allowed me to revisit some of the more memorable haunts, despite not repeating my ascent to the top of Pyramid of the Magician.