explore the city i live in

Due to the wind, today was a very clear day. So much, that on my daily walk with my dog, I spotted the volcano Citlaltépetl, the highest peak in Mexico better known as the “Pico de Orizaba” (“Orizaba Peak”). It is about 100km east. Today there was an unobstructed view except by the hill of La Paz neighborhood, which adds to the landscape.

Also, I spotted my first, not one, but three eagles. Those were an everyday thing when I was living back in Puerto Morelos, but here is a rarity, as it’s the first time in seven months that I’ve been here.

Tried out a new “crêperie” in the 13th arrondissement; walked back home (once more!) from Place de la Bastille.

I moved to Philadelphia about5 months ago, and while I’ve seen some cool things, I’ve yet to see all that I want and really feel at home. This isn’t a quantifiable goal, I’ll just feel like it’s accomplished at the right time.

Hurricane’s Rick furiousness made up for some spectacular views of the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl.

“Don Goyo” (the Popo’s nickname) was exhaling fumes that looked quite venomous with the sunset rays.

“La Mujer Dormida” (the Sleeping Woman, the Izta’s nickname) was ethereally resting in a bed of clouds and surrounded by strokes of clouds “painted” by the hurricane.

Breathtaking.

I’ve wanted to check as done this goal before, but every time I think of it, I find myself in a new city…

Tried new food at la Rue des Rosiers yesterday. I go there almost twice a month and never bothered to try a falafel. They are quite good but uneasy to eat! ;)

We also had a talk with friends and I realized I knew tons of things in Paris (especially restaurants).

I kinda don’t wanna move to Berkeley. It’s full of college students and aging hippies.

I should be looking forward to living alone, but really I’m just infinitely sad about the whole thing. This moving business did not go how I had planned.

Move date is 2 weeks from now.

Sigh.

and realized I may know it more than my own city!

Thinking about buying a “Cartoville” for Paris too ^^

- from Hopital Saint Antoine to Bercy
- down the Champs Elysées

I’ve been walking a lot around my town and it is so neat and crazy what you see when you walk instead of drive. I’ve also been walking around the slum parts of town and I feel very grateful for what I have. I’ve been visiting some more restaurants and shops. I walked a street the other day and it was a 300 ft hill that sloped at a 45 degree angle. I about died going up that hill, this goal has got me out and losing weight. YaY!!! The picture is a view of a big hill from the top of another hill behind a neighborhood. Marietta is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Hills a couple of hundred feet high are a common site in my area.