Author Archives: Playlists from the Road
Sleepwalking in Oaxaca
Black Is Black by Cerrone on Grooveshark Walking the streets of Oaxaca between torrential downpours is as if wandering through a dream. Turning corners I think I recognize only to find myself lost and then found again. Rich jewel tones, … Continue reading
Good Friday in London
Gloria: In Excelsis Deo/Gloria [Van Morrison Version] by Patti Smith on Grooveshark In this life, I find my favorite days are often the unexpected and unplanned. I woke up this morning and decided I should go for a walk – … Continue reading
One Day In Amman
Arrived in Amman yesterday. So far, it is one of my favorite places I have ever been. Upon arriving at my hotel, I threw on some jeans and some eye liner and walked uphill to reach the old citadel. The … Continue reading
The Backwaters of Alleppey
Took a bus for 2.5 hours from Kochi (Cochin) to Alappuzha (Alleppey). Cost was 41Rs. (apx $0.75) Managed to have my own seat the whole way (I’d had visions of strangers’ children sitting on my lap…thankfully, this was unnecessary). I’ve … Continue reading
Escape to Kochi (Cochin)
I was able to escape the madness that was Mumbai (Bombay)! I have now arrived in Kochi (Cochin). Much like Hip Hop dancers, Indian cities have all been using two names since 1996. It’s a bit confusing. It is tropical … Continue reading
The Shores of Lake Pushkar
In Pushkar, a town that is as many parts Holy City as it is Tourist Trap. Out loud, I keep comparing it to other places I’ve been, but in truth, it is completely unlike anyplace I’ve seen before. At home, … Continue reading
El Fin del Mundo
I’ve arrived at El Fin del Mundo. The buildings are painted and tagged in color schemes that would make the hipsters of Echo Park purple and turquoise with envy – and the cholos of Echo Park proud. The sidewalks weather … Continue reading
