Diving has been one of my greatest passions, started in my early twenties with a Nikonos II uw camera and flash bulbs !!!! Current equipment much different and efficient. The slide show was made over two trips to the Cayman Islands a month apart. A Olympus OM-D E-M1 MK2 with Nauticam housing used. For easier and more efficient framing, a Small HD 502 Bright Monitor… Continue reading Diving Cayman by Alfred Forns
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Perfect Day at CocoCay
As promised, here is a note on CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas. This island has been upgraded to host approximately 9 thousand people and has many attractions, both complimentary and for a fee. It boasts a huge pool, many beaches, restaurants, a all inclusive restaurant with floating cabanas to rent (they go… Continue reading Perfect Day at CocoCay
Symphony of the Seas, Western Caribbean 2021
After almost two years of being ground because of the pandemic, we decided to take a Royal Caribbean cruise out of Miami. We were very impressed with the health protocol they are using and felt safe all the time. Due to the reduced capacity of the ship, we enjoyed very few lines and had plenty… Continue reading Symphony of the Seas, Western Caribbean 2021
The many faces of “My Office”
We have been living in this condominium since 2013 and although I knew we had a nice view, it wasn’t until the pandemic hit us hard that I discover the balcony. It is not big, but enough to stand a couple of chairs and a table, plus a few specimens of plants that keep me… Continue reading The many faces of “My Office”
As I see it
Photography contest sponsored by the Coral Gables Garden Club. First time for them and it was a great success. Alfred and I were the judges as was another judge from Maine. Many beautiful images to choose from, and I’m going to publish only some of my personal favorites. For the whole lineup, please visit: https://www.coralgablesgardenclub.org… Continue reading As I see it
Trip to Galapagos (Arrival at Quito)
Finally, we decided to do a trip to Galapagos. Always in bucket list, but never materialized before. It proved to be one of the most fun trips, not only for the beauty of the place and abundance of wildlife, but for the dingy rides and sea activities. American Airlines flies direct to Quito (UIO), four… Continue reading Trip to Galapagos (Arrival at Quito)
Sled dogs in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Dogs are happy in Longyearbyen, both as home pets and as working dogs.
Little Havana: tourist trap?
Little Havana.- It all started as an outlet for Cuban refugees to play dominoes and forget about their Caribbean paradise that was no more. Years have come and gone. Miami is now the beacon for Latin-American refugees seeking the ever elusive American dream. It is not only us Cubans, it is all new world blood,… Continue reading Little Havana: tourist trap?
Oaxaca, dance of colors
The celebration of the Day of the Dead could be very colorful, especially on the “comparsa” nights, where there is even a custom contest, with the make-up school participating and having a very animated march of laughter, joy and music. Here are some of the masquerades, another time I will add anecdotes, which are always… Continue reading Oaxaca, dance of colors
A Moment in the Life of Tigrito, Oaxaca
I had spotted “Tigrito” close to the Zocalo in the city of Oaxaca, Mexico, following a tall, slender man, in a hurry in the midst of a lazy pueblo morning. The tall stranger seemed to be on a mission. He and the little dog made a striking pair. I took a quick shot and continued… Continue reading A Moment in the Life of Tigrito, Oaxaca
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