Snow for Christmas

As I Write this all the snow is melting in Toronto, but at least we had a snowy Christmas.

Let It snow...

Back in T.O to enjoy beautiful snowfalls.

Like the Sony store, but for Tea

And by the way. Its pronounced Twinings ( like in twilight). If you know someone that apreciates Tea, don't forget to drop by the only twinings store (yes they only sell tea. oh and coffee too) . Located on the Strand in London, just in front of the Court of Justice, its the only store in the world that only sells twinings tea, and it's where it all begun.

The 9 still rolls

There are two bus lines in London that still use the old buses, so you can get that vintage ride feeling.

Sweet cruizer

Police cars in London vary in make and model, but I,ve seen several of these beemers, they certainly are good cars, in other places there would probably be an outrage at cops driving BMW's.

Talk to the hand

This is the "Silver Touch" talk to the Hand... taken at the V&A museum's medieval section in London U.K

Rescued Church

This was taken at the Landmark Arts Centre in Lincolnshire. It used to be a Gothic church and was abandoned till they reopen it as an arts centre.

Roiny but noice

London might be rainy, but it still beats the heack out of the ugly north american cities. Here's a view of trafalgar square from the National Gallery museum.

fightin the London "gloom"

Yup, its gloomy time again. The leaves have fallen and the sky is grey...Not to worry, London has plenty of caolourfull objects to brighten up your day.

Stuff you find along the thames

The river thames is long and windie, and if you have the time to walk along its shores you can find real neat stuff to photograph.
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No wonder they call it " The tube"

Gotta say that the London subway is one the tightest I've travelled in, and then it has a pretty big gap in betwen the cars and the platform.

Coloured window

I took this one on my way out of a London House. (U.K)

why do Brits have short hair ?

Who said Brits were boring. This is the neighbourhood barber shop in Kingston U.K.

Cloned Mini

Want a Mini Cooper ? short of cash ? Lifan motors has the solution. Get a cloned one, made in china, and if your sofisticated buy the mini logo on ebay !

I saw this "mini" in Asuncion, Paraguay. Of course it's not a cooper, Its a lifan 320, if you mistake it for a mini it's your asumption.

Asuncion and its Lapachos

Where's Asuncion ? Google it. Ca'nt say much about the city. But at spring time the Lapachos burst with yellow, purple,and white flowers. thy last very litle but they are everywhere.

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Think about it

Bumped into Rodan's thinker in the Plaza congreso in Buenos Aires. This is actually an original copy made by Rodin and signed by him, there seems to be only three of these worldwide.

Dusk in Puerto Madero

Puerto Madero used to be the docks and now has become one of the "chic" districts of Buenos Aires, full of fancy stores and restaurants where you can buy the best steack in town (not as cheap as in other places).

Submarino, the real deal

Yummy, yum yum. If you love chocolate, this is for you. Called submarino, or submarine, It consists in a glass of very hot milk in wich you dunk a dark chocolate bar and wach it melt into a delicious hot chocolate.

La Plata cathedral

The cathedral of la Plata dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, is one of the largest Neogothic catholic Cathedral in The Americas. Its located in the Main square of the city facing the city hall.

La Plata is located 45 minutes away from the City of Buenos Aires. Its the provincial Capital, as oposed to Buenos Aires being the federal Capital.

Back in Baires

I hit Buenos Aires again for the second time this year, even in winter you can find flowers in the southern hemisfere, but make no mistake it gets darn cold here.

O gato no fusca - The cat on the bug

On asigment in Sao Paulo, I saw this siamese cat elegantly resting on the hood of a Beatle. He also posed for some portrait shots.

The Sky and the Orchids

Nothing like a beautifull sky and a gorgeous flower to cheer you up. Back in Brasil were both are abundant.

This one's cool

This wall is outside the "Museo de la Nación de Perú" dependent of the INC. It has no artistic merit, just atractive colours, and the puddle was reflecting the wall very artistically.
I gotta say that the INC was extremelly inefficient in providing me with a press pass and after 20 days failled to tell me that they had dennyed it. even after sending all types of letters and scanned press card etc. anywhrere in the civilized world they believe you when you show your press card, but not in Peru.

Last Pics from Lima

Farewell to the very colourful city of Lima, Peru




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Spuds R-us - La cuna de las Papas

Peru is the cradle of potatoes , you can find more 100 variaties in many shapes and colours. I got in trouble for taking these shots at the super market, cause they have a no photo policy, even though it was'nt potsed anywhere. I was let off after I flashed my press card.

Perú es el lugar de origen de las papas. Pasando por un super no pude resistir la tentación de sacar unas fotos de las distintas variedades que allí tenían. Hay mas de 100 tipos de tubérculos a lo largo de los Andes.
Después de sacar las fotos vino un guardita de seguridad a imponer su autoridad, diciendo que no se podia sacar fotos en el super y exigiendo que borrace las imagenes, cuando le dije que era fotógrafo profesional, se puso mas terco, entonces pedì hablar con el gerente y le expliqué que si no ponían un cartel explicando que no se pueden tomar fotos, no tienen ningún derecho de amonestar a las personas a posteriori. Al final me salí con la mia, pero siempre me recordaré de la mirada de resentimiento del guardia de seguridad...

The Machu Pichu

Talk about far away places, Take a 20hr bus ride from Lima to Cusco, another 4hr very expensive train ride and a 15 min bus to get to this amazing site. I have to say that it's worth it. I was very lucky to hit some nice sunny days on my stay in Cusco, mostly cuz I went on the dry season. If you go during the summer (Dec to March) you might not be so fortunate. I´ve heard stories of people that did the Inca trail at thee longest length which takes 7 days, only to find the Machu Pichu immersed in thick clouds on a wet and gloomy day.

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Cusco, Imperial City

Cusco is Peru. there you'll find Inca and spanish colonial wonders

Elaborated doorways and balconies


Street names are very funny, some are in Quechua, the native language.

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At the Inka Market

Alpaca, Vicuña, Llama. Don´t be fooled by the labels. The colours are very atractive, price changes according to your face...

C.C.C. (Cool,Colour,Contrast)

Yes I'm in Lima now. I took this one with my pocket Polraoid, I just loved the contrast

the view from Serra da Cantareira

If you ever go to Sao Paulo (Brazil). Do the extra 30 clicks and stay somewhere in the Serra da Cantareira, for some great views and clean air.

10 hrs in Mexico City

On my way down to Brazil, I stopped 12hs in Mexico City. One of my favourite places. Good wheather, friendly folk and tacos.


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Sunday drive in kettleby, Ontario

This hidden little town in King township is difficult to find, and even more so its small cemetery.

shopping in style

I saw this Rolls parked outside a Costco store in Woodbridge, ON

Sunset in Santiago

Stopover at Santiago de Chile Airport on my way back to Toronto. Feb 19, 2010

Ridin´ the Subway

Buenos Aires was the first Latin American capital to have a subway, Circa 1913, and the "A" line still runs the original cars. The other lines have new stations and cars as well.