Charles Darwin Research Station, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
(December 5) A heron sits on a bush by the dock.
Author Archives: Jonathan Tappan
2013: The Anime Year in Review
Looking back this was a fairly average year in anime. There was a lot of crap of course but there were also a fair number of shows that were well-made… Read more »
Santa Cruz Highlands, Galápagos
Santa Cruz is the second-largest island in the Galápagos and has the largest population, about 12,000 people, mostly in the town of Puerto Ayora. During the rainy season the highlands… Read more »
Kyousougiga Ends
You have to admit that there is something problematic about a show that devotes 10 of its episodes to telling the actual story, one episode to explaining the symbolism (to… Read more »
Floreana Island, Galápagos
(December 4) Floreana Island has a colorful history, much of which seems to involve would-be settlers killing each other or dying of thirst. A yellow warbler sits on a pile… Read more »
Nagi no Asukara–Midseason Thoughts
Nagi no Asukara (Crunchyroll) ended its first cour with a cliffhanger that was both visually striking and emotionally wrenching. By my rules this isn’t eligible for the “Best of 2013”… Read more »
Philomena–Movie Review
Philomena (IMDB) is a tearjerking biopic based somewhat loosely on The Lost Child of Philomena Lee by Martin Sixsmith. The movie is notable for an outstanding performance by Judi Densch…. Read more »
Española Island, Galápagos
(December 3) Española is the oldest and southernmost of the islands. It is small, harsh and dry with no human inhabitants but a lot of wildlife.
Gingitsune Ends
Gingitsune (Crunchyroll) was a delightful anime, my favorite of the season. It is a simple show, cheerful, upbeat and heartwarming without being boring or insipid.
San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos
I’m back from vacation and starting to sort through my photos. (December 1, 2 & 8) San Cristóbal Island is the main entry point to the Galapagos, with an airport… Read more »