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Welcome to Nicaragua

By Jeff Lee on January 15, 2009 in Central America, Nicaragua, Photos

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I caught a glimpse of blue-grey sky through the opening of the thatched roof as I sank back in the brightly colored hammock in the strong breeze, and yesterday’s travel headaches slipped away. All...

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Biotech Seed Companies Hindering Research

By Renee Blodgett on January 15, 2009 in All Countries, Photos

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In this week's New York Times, crop scientists are suggesting that biotechnology seed companies are thwarting research. "The problem, the scientists say, is that farmers and other buyers of genetically engineered seeds have to sign an...

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From Ruins to the Ring

By Jeff Lee on January 10, 2009 in Mexico, Mexico City, North America, Photos

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Today started with us heading downstairs to the local coffee shop next door with the simple task of getting a donut. However, with most of our coins spent on metro fares and tips, all...

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Muizenberg Beach at Sunset

By Renee Blodgett on January 6, 2009 in Africa, Photos, South Africa, Southern Africa

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African sunsets are always dramatic even when they miss the vibrant oranges, reds and purples. Below, birds play at sunset in Cape Town's Muizenberg Bay....

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Too Many Encounters & Stories to Come up for Air

By Renee Blodgett on January 6, 2009 in Africa, Photos, South Africa, Southern Africa

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The blog has been a bit quiet lately but not through lack of things to say or visual content to post. And, 90% of that content has little to do with PR, marketing or the...

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A Fawlty Towers Christmas

By Renee Blodgett on December 25, 2008 in Africa, British Isles, England, Europe, Lodging, Photos, South Africa, Southern Africa

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I just had a Fawlty Towers Christmas in the middle of South Africa. There’s really no other way to describe it. I had forgotten how different Christmas is in the southern hemisphere. Not only is...

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An Intense Journey Down Under…

By Renee Blodgett on December 25, 2008 in Africa, Photos, South Africa, Southern Africa

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I'm still on a deep down under journey and no, its not Australia. I'm still in South Africa a couple of weeks following a blogging expedition. Time, space, perspective and engagement have all contributed to a...

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The Historic Sweep of Soweto

By Mona Gable on December 19, 2008 in Africa, Johannesburg, Lodging, Photos, South Africa, Southern Africa

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Here we are in Soweto. We just drove past Archbishop Desmond Tutu's house, the gentle Anglican cleric who preached against apartheid. I would have missed the undistinguished house entirely had not Eric, our local Soweto...

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