Actun Tunichil Muknal, or Cave of the Stone Sepulcher, is a cave in the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve of the Cayo region of Belize. Belize is known to have an extensive cave system. Actun Tunichil Muknal was discovered in 1989 by a Canadian geologist. Archaeologists believe that it holds evidence of the Classic Maya religion […]
Arrival into Belize
Our trip to Belize was pretty much uneventful. We took an early morning flight out of Newark directly to Belize City. There were a number of empty seats on the plane. About four planes arrived close to each other leading to a a very busy immigration and customs hall however we were able to breeze […]
Belize on my mind
The winter this year has been pretty mild feeling like spring for days in a row. But I’m tired of the cold, the multi-layers of clothing, and the knowledge that a severe snowstorm could hit anytime between now and May. I signed up for snow-boarding lessons this year too, but I am not at all […]
Tears in Berlin
As mentioned several times again, my recent trip to Europe with my sisters was prompted by a Facebook connection of my sister with a former classmate and nostalgia over the best part of our life growing up in communist East Berlin in the 1980s. In the 20 years or so since we left, we have […]
Traveling with adult siblings
Before I begin, I must share a little about myself. Since I suffer from “first-born child syndrome” it follows that I am responsible, logical, and a worrier. Like Flo, one of N’ku’s primary school friends in Berlin, said when asked what he remembered of me I had an authoritarian attitude towards everyone else. What can […]
Visiting (African) Family on Vacation
Our trip to Europe started out as a nostalgic trip to Berlin, considered by all as the best time in our lives, and was prompted by a Facebook connection of my sister N’ku by a former classmate (and crush) a year prior. I was curious also of the changes in Berlin since the fall of […]
Château d’If & Frioul Islands
A boat ride to either Chateau d’If or to the Frioul Islands and entrance fee to Chateau d’If are complimentary with the City Pass. But it’s an extra 5 euros if you want to go to both locations though I’m not sure anyone actually checked our tickets. It was lovely, but our visit was rushed […]
Crazy Marseille Streets
I wouldn’t want to drive in the city of Marseille. In fact I wouldn’t know how. On the other hand, if I ever wanted a fearless driver, I would pick a Marseillian. The streets are narrow, are often one-way (but who cares right?), and the lanes change ever so randomly some with dead-ends. There appears […]
Marseille: an assorted array of pictures
Rooftop view of Marseille, 5th arrondissement Carpets out to hang A modern day house on top of an ancient appearing building on the left Human statue in Vieux Port The day’s catch in Vieux Port Imagine fish this fresh every day Various shipping vessels Noailles: “colourful markets that make you feel like you are […]
Berlin: An assorted array of pictures
Neue Synagogue: the gold plated roof of the Moorish style main synagogue in Berlin as seen from the bridge to Museum Island. Construction on the synagogue begun in 1859. It was saved from total destruction during Kristallnacht (1938) only to be bombed out by the British in 1943-1944. A storm drain grate: It displays the […]
A lover of mangoes. A woman - smart, without pretense, lefthanded, Afropolitan - navigating this thing called life. An unapologetic believer in social justice and karma. Choosing to radiate positive energy and be true to myself. Here, my musings.