October – November 2014

Intro

What began as a simple idea to visit Oaxaca, one of México’s most famous cultural capitals, during Dia de los Muertos, one of Mexico’s most vibrant cultural experiences — morphed (not surprisingly) into a week-long road trip covering 5 states and the Distrito Federal!

Oaxaca’s bustling markets, colorful festivals, and lively cemeteries (oxymoron?) during the Day of the Dead celebrations were fascinating, and

Journey Map

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Citadelle Laferrière, Milot, Haïti

After a long trek up this majestic mountain – first by foot, then by car, and finally on horseback – to be rewarded with this incredible sweeping view… then to realize you have this amazingly preserved citadel, Haïti’s one and only UNESCO World Heritage Site, all to yourself… how could you not smile?

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one of my favorite shots from my trip to #haiti last year, the view through a #portal of the #citadellelaferriere #milot ...

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one of my favorite buildings on the planet! the stunning #neoclassical and #artnouveau palacio de bellas artes in #mexicocity #mexico ...

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gazing out in awe at the #piramide de la luna from the top of the piramide del sol #teotihuacan #estadodemexico #mexico (Nov. 2014) ...

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#portauprince`s beautiful #ironmarket, risen from the ashes in 2011 after the devastating 2010 #earthquake #haiti (Nov. 2014) ...

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detail of the facade of santa maria la menor #basilica #cathedral in #santodomingo #dominicanrepublic ...

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#CDMX - love this huge #sign in front of the #zocalo #ciudaddemexico #mexicocity (Nov. 2014) ...

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beautiful old #lamppost on calle #elconde in front of #santodomingo`s colonial #townhall ...

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breathtaking view from atop the amazing #unesco-listed #citadelle #laferriere in #milot #haiti ...

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one of the most beautiful #churches I`ve ever seen - the #talavera tiles of #iglesia de #sanfranciscoacatepec #cholula #puebla #mexico (Nov. 2014) ...

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the beautiful seaside town of #jacmel #haiti ...

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