Things to do in Montevideo, Uruguay

Typically, when I travel, I don't get the chance to really soak in the culture. For 21 days, I'll be in Montevideo, Uruguay thanks to the IBD project.  I've been staying in Pocitos, which is a nice part of town within walking distance to the beach. A couple things I definitely recommend if you come to Montevideo:

• Go watch a proper football game. We saw an exhibition game of Uruguay v. Israel.
• Go out at night. The night starts at 2AM. Most people take a nap after work on Friday before they head out.
• Eat a Chorizo. Just not at the stadium. They say that there is a reason there are no stray dogs around the stadium. I made this mistake and spent 4 days in the hotel. 
• Try a Milanesa. So much is fried here, just give it a shot. It's a cross between a Tonkatsu and a Chicken friend steak.
• Try Mate, the original wing-maker. It's a complicated process to get some caffeine. But when in Montevideo, you'll see people walking around with a thermos of hot water and a mate at all times of the day.

3 Days in Basque Country

It's been three days since I flew from SFO to the Basque region in Spain.  Thus far:

• Spent a day in Bilbao
• Took naps on benches in Bilbao
• Went Pinxto hopping in San Sebastián
  
• Had dinner at a Cider House

Here are a couple pics of my trip to far.

Boston

(c) emily sterne photography

Over the summer, Kelly and I got married in the Boston Public Gardens.  The entire week was put together in large part with the help of our friends.  Jen was able to recruit Emily Sterne to help photograph the special event.

You can read Jen's recount and emily's amazing photos.

A Peephole into the White House [Voyeurism]

The White House now has an official White House flickr stream. If you can't enough of Barack, Bo, Michelle, and the rest of the White House party, check out the stream.

I'm curious, does the White House have to pay the $24.95 for a flickr pro account? Or can they buy a bulk 4 year subscription fee?

Woot!

Like many people out there, I have a hidden dream of being a photographer. I've posted a couple of my pics in my flickr account. I've even tried to participate in the flickr community by submitting my pics for review--typically with ego-bruising results. I personally love the picture, but maybe that's cuz I'm a bit biased because of the model. ;P

However, every once in a while, I'm always surprised at people who find my pics and include them into their sites.

For example, Word Press magazine, included a picture I took at the Chicago Air and Water Show. I've included it to the right. Check out the original.

Who would've thought a picture of mine would be used for a post about word press themes.

I always thought that my pictures would be used in places like here, here, and here.

And that's the beauty of the Internet. The randomness and the asynchronous nature of putting something out there for the community to pick-up on.

Jordan Part Deux [Petra Pictures]

Thusfar:

• Eaten hummus at every meal
• Climbed about 10 miles worth of Petra, Jordan
• Found a Popeyes, 7-11, and a Burger King
• Honored Moses' resting place
• Visited the Dead Sea

A taste of Egypt and Jordan [Pix Preview]

Thus far:

• Climbed Mt. Sinai
• Drove under the Suez Canal
• Rode a camel
• Rescued from the Red Sea
  
• Saw a piece of the flaming bush

If a picture is worth a thousand words, and Internet costs a lot of money, this should be a great preview of my journey so far in both Egypt and Jordan.

Reed Flute Cave

Reed Flute Cave
Originally uploaded by VinceHuang

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