Dinner at Hangawi, NYC

Dinner with friends at this awesome vegetarian restaurant in the city. http://www.hangawirestaurant.com/

Christmas Eve in NYC

Such a lovely time of year - went to the market to make dinner with friends who are like family. Happy Holidays everyone.

Dovetail, NYC

Another awesome find in the big city - http://dovetailnyc.com/

Uniqlo, NYC

Bought a winter jacket from http://www.uniqlo.com/us/ in NYC. It's COLD this winter.

Christmas Shopping in NYC

A little bit of last minute shopping at the shop all my friends love - http://www.rockandsoul.com/

Christmas in NYC

Heading out to new york to spend christmas and new years with my dearest friends.  My home away from home.

Claimjumpers

Nice meal at Claimjumper's in Fremont before flying off to NYC for the holidays.

Book Run

Bought some books at Kepler books in Menlo Park

Pahrump, Nevada

Lovely weekend trip to http://www.pahrumpnv.org/

Iggy Pop and the Stooges

Saw the legendary Iggy Pop and the Stooges tonight in NYC. Always phenomenal show.

Going to California on a big jet plane

Heading home, what a great trip.  Mixed feelings about coming home, surreal to say the least.

Paris Day 5

Paris Day 4

Paris Day 3

Paris Day 2

Walked down the Champs De Elysses.  The architecture is breathtaking.  Spent some time on the Seine taking in the sights.

Paris Day 1

Spent the day cruising around the Trocodero mostly.  Getting somewhat acquainted with neighborhood.

Thalys High Speed Train to Paris

Took the high speed train to Paris from Amsterdam Centraal.  Quick trip, only 3 hours.  Lots of cops and sniffer dogs at Gare Du Noord in Paris.  Trying to bust all the party kids coming back from Amsterdam.  Great to be back in Paris.  Checked into Hotel De Longchamp in the Trocodero.  Just a 5 minute walk from the Eiffel Tower.  So nice to be back.

I'm on a train

Moved into my buddy Ray's apartment in Amsterdam.  Ideal location, on Albert Cuyp and Ferdinand Bolstraat.  Central to everything and right next to the open air Albert Cuyp market.  Great deal for 500 euros and super exited to be in one of my favorite cities.  :)

Den Haag going away party

On my way to Amsterdam tomorrow.  Friends in Den Haag threw a little party.  Things got a little out of hand, but that happens with whiskey.  Good times!

 Me & the host

Me & Ante

Let the dancing commence

Not a party unless something breaks

A few too many or not enough, I forget....

Elja's Graduation

Went to Elja's graduation.  She just got her postgraduate degree in law.  Graduated second in her class.  Not bad for a Georgian expat.  Here are few photos of the event at Rotterdam University.

First and Second in Class

Elja and her professor

Elja and Fab

Me & Fab

Luxembourg

Had nice chats via Skype with friends back home from Luxembourg.

Den Haag Sightseeing

Spent most of my days enjoying Den Haag.  Went out to Shevenigan at the coast as well.  It's very nice to be back on a bike, by far the best way to travel in Holland.  Here are a few shots around Den Haag.

Gall & Gall, Gravenhage, Netherlands

Went and picked up some Whiskey and Champagne for a little party at Fab's.  Great night, lots of drinking and dancing.  :)

Finally left Africa and came to Europe for a couple of months.  Starting off in Den Haag, going to stay with my friend Fabrizio for a bit and then head to Amsterdam.

Maputo, Mozambique

In Maputo, Mozambique. pics to come soon. Had a lovely lunch at Restaurant Mundos here today. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maputo

Inhambane

Arrived today and did some shopping at WANG RONG http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inhambane

Awesome Dive Trip

I recommend Peri-Peri Divers when in Inhambane.   Great shop, the owners are great, I highly recommend.  Went on two dives, both were amazing.  Especially loved the wall dive.  Best part, I got to swim with dolphins.


 http://www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g298354-d2146204-Reviews-Peri_Peri_Divers-Inhambane.html

Kruger

I did the Kruger trip with an outfit called Livingstone trails.  They came highly recommended.  Unfortunately, they moved their campsite about a 30 minute drive outside Kruger.  Their old camp was just outside the gates.  If I had to do it again, I would rent a car and stay inside the park.  If you choose to do this option be sure to reserve your accommodation as far in advance as possible.

Kruger is the most developed park I have been to so far.  If you like good roads and all the amenities, then Kruger is the place for you.  It did not disappoint, saw plenty of things including leopards, which have been elusive thus far.  Enough of my yapping, I'll let the pictures do the talking.