Monthly Archives: October 2008
I Voted!
And I’m perfectly euphoric. Today, I mailed in my absentee ballot, voting for president (B. Obama, of course), a Florida state senator, about six judges, the Duval County clerk of court, some folks for the soil and water commission, and … Continue reading
Posted in Black Americans, Politics, USA
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Routes to Our Roots
Yesterday, my favorite US airline, Delta, announced a new weekly flight from their hub in Atlanta to Monrovia, Liberia, with a stop in fabulous Cape Verde. Not sure how much business travel there is between the States and either Cape … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, airlines, Brazil, general travel, South America
Tagged Africa, airlines, Brazil, General Travel, South America
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Cinderella of the Andes
Modern office buildings tower over centuries-old cathedral spires. Yellow, bug-like taxis dart past ragged horse carts. The electric pulse of international house music compliments a full repertoire of folkloric standards from the provinces. Contemporary art galleries and explosions of graffiti. … Continue reading
Posted in Bogotá, Colombia, Fly Brother Destinations, South America
Tagged Bogotá, Colombia, Fly Brother Destinations, South America
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Get in a Travelin’ Mood
A true Fly Brother or Sister is restless. He or she cannot stay put in one place for very long, lest neurosis set in. But many aspirants are not yet in the habit of stepping out the front door for … Continue reading
On the Road
Mvd190792 Originally uploaded by dianiro78 I haven’t posted lately because, on top of a demanding work schedule, I have been and will be traveling in the next few days. Last weekend, I popped out of Barranquilla unexpectedly, finding myself in … Continue reading
Posted in Cartagena, Colombia, South America, travlin' music, Valledupar
Tagged Cartagena, Colombia, South America, Travlin' Music, Valledupar
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FLY BROTHER 