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Travel writing about places near and far, mixing on-site photography with scholarly reflection
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View fullsize The Fountain of Neptune in Bologna in the grand plaza.. from the 16th century. The logo for Maserati cars comes from the tip of that trident! 🔱

What I’m reading,
Winter 2026:

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mexico

Made in Mexico

March 06, 2022
Tags: expo, things, exhibits, mexico, flag, nation
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The Empty Souvenir

October 03, 2018
Tags: Disney, souvenirs, tourism, shop, t-shirts, mexico
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Mexico by Way of Coco

October 03, 2018
Tags: mexico, amusement park, film, Disney, exhibits
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Animated Countries

October 01, 2018
Tags: Disney, amusement park, tourism, mexico
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Visiting Mexico

October 01, 2018
Tags: amusement park, Florida, tourism, Disney, icon, pyramid, mexico

The Work of Museums

September 11, 2016
Tags: San Jose, museum, border, mexico, art