Author Archives: jspencerphotography

On the Way to Kosrae

Posted on January 3, 2014

Two days in a row now I am up before six. This is not my usual routine. It’s been hours since I rose in Hawaii, got a taxi (another $45 gone), and found my gate at the airport. We’re on … Continue reading →

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Aloha: The Adventure Begins

Posted on January 3, 2014

I set my alarm for 5:50 AM. My friend was coming to pick me up at 7:30 and I had to be ready. It was a departure day. On this journey, I go to all new destinations. Nowhere is familiar, … Continue reading →

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Terrific Toronto

Posted on January 3, 2014

You may have guessed from talking to me that I have been to Toronto a few times this year. I have always liked it there. Now that I am living in Maryland, I like Toronto even more. I like it … Continue reading →

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Dates and Lamps: Doing Business in Marrakech

Posted on January 2, 2014

The next day in Marrakech, I started off with a beautiful breakfast up on the roof. That’s a traditional location for breakfast in Marrakech, in fact, as it’s usually a comfortable extra “room” and decorated accordingly. I had a nice … Continue reading →

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From Malta to Marrakech, but Slowly

Posted on January 2, 2014

The next day it was, sadly, time to depart Malta. Or so I thought. Once again, Tunisia messed with my day. Geographically, the fastest way to get to Morocco from Malta is to cross North Africa, changing planes in Tunis, … Continue reading →

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Malta and Gozo: Oh My.

Posted on January 2, 2014

It had been a while since I’d left North America. Almost an entire year! This was serious. I had been itching to go away for quite some time, and when the opportunity finally presented itself, I jumped at the chance. … Continue reading →

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They Let you Feed the Flamingos!

Posted on December 29, 2013

Florida, in midsummer? Are you sure that’s a good idea? Hm. In Maryland we’re already experiencing the worst humidity outside of Indonesia anyway, so why not? How much worse can Florida be? None worse at all; in fact I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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