New Mediterranean Market
The scarcity problem you might have heard about is true. It can be difficult (but not impossible) to find certain grocery and household items. It’s worth pointing out that Caracas … Continue reading
Gecko Food
Even though Geico doesn’t do business here, we see plenty of geckos around the house. Here’s a cute little guy sneaking a lick of Graham’s sunflower seed butter. Adorable, right?
Back to Work
First, thanks for the positive thoughts you all sent through the ether as I underwent knee surgery. Doctor says it went well and the pain is not so bad. He … Continue reading
There’s a Magazine for That
I’ve posted a few times already about colas — lines, queues — and the hours one can spend waiting for a doctor’s appointment. Well, I’ve started going to physical therapy … Continue reading
Decline of Zagat?
Looks like people here in Caracas aren’t that into Zagat. Anybody for some decade old reviews of Chicago restaurants? English language books are pretty scarce in bookstores around here, so … Continue reading
Election Maps
I love maps. My grandfather loved maps and my two brothers do as well. I find it easy to lose myself in a map, to follow my imagination. Computer software … Continue reading
First Deluge of the Year
One of Graham’s favorite expressions these days is “soaking wet!” When a train falls off the wooden track: “Soaking wet!” When he notices a open kitchen cabinet that in his … Continue reading
Cacerolazo or “A good ol’ fashioned pot banging”
A major part of the political action this past week came in the form of a sound war. Capriles asked his supporters to perform a cacerolazo, a traditional Venezuelan protest … Continue reading
Election Day Photos
My friend Nadjib took some photos of the elections last Sunday. Some of the photos are of our street corner where hundreds of people came to watch Capriles vote. All … Continue reading
Fino Cambur 