Noragami–Anime Early Impressions
So far Noragami (Funimation) is one of the bright spots in a rather weak season. It’s another fantasy based on Shinto traditions, but the tone is quite different from last… Read more »
Machu Picchu, Peru
(December 11) On the train to Machu Picchu. Remnants of the Inca trail from Cusco can be seen through the window.
Her–Movie Review
Her (IMDB) is one of the most thought-provoking movies that I’ve seen in a long time. Writer/director Spike Jonze deserves a lot of credit. The story is set in the… Read more »
The Sacred Valley, Peru
(December 9) We stop to take pictures at a spot overlooking the Sacred Valley of the Incas, located roughly between the old Inca capital of Cusco and Machu Picchu. It… Read more »
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug–Movie Review
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (IMDB) is the second part of Peter Jackson’s 3-movie adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic novel. (I reviewed the first movie here.) The… Read more »
Mushishi OVA
Mushishi (2005-2006) was one of the best anime series of all time. It had a sombre but often beautiful visual style. The writing was splendid with a unique blend of… Read more »
North Seymour Island, Galápagos
(December 7) Frigate birds swoop around the boat as it travels between the islands. North Seymour is a small flat island with lots of wildlife. A blue footed booby.
Black Turtle Cove, Galápagos
(December 6) Black Turtle Cove (Caleta Tortuga Negra) is a mangrove swamp on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. A heron.
South Plaza Island, Galápagos
(December 7) South Plaza is a tiny flat island produced by lava that welled out of the sea without ever forming a proper volcano.
Bartolomé Island, Galápagos
(December 6) Bartolomé is one of the youngest islands. Its volcano last erupted in 1904. It is a barren place with a stark sort of beauty. We set out early… Read more »