Tuesday, February 19, 2008
1 Picture = 1000 Words, Reykjavik
Bjork sings Birthday with the Sugarcubes, Laugardalshoell Nov 17, 2006.
I've always loved Bjork, but never had the chance to see her in concert. Then I heard about the Sugarcubes Reunion taking place in Iceland. Thanks to Icelandair offering great deals on packages, my friend Eric and I took a weekend in Reykjavik. The highlights included Bjork, almost getting beat down by a Soccer Hooligan, and lots of expensive beer during blizzards. And that's what I did on my November vacation!
Labels: bjork, iceland, music, photo of the week, sugarcubes, travel
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
A Picture = 1000 Words: Reykjavik, Iceland
The music doesn't stop in Reykjavik. Not in people's houses, not in the clubs, not on the streets. This brave anonymous accordion player was pictured on November 18, 2006 at roughly 1 AM. In the middle of a snowstorm that dumped about 8-10 inches on the city.
Labels: iceland, music, photo of the week, travel
Monday, May 14, 2007
Picture of the Week: Rio de Janeiro
"Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar
Floating in the silence that surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams, quiet walks by quiet streams, and a window
looking on the mountains and the sea.
How lovely! this is where i want to be.
Here, with you so close to me, untill the final flicker of lifes ember.
I who was lost and lonely, believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke, have found with you
The meaning of existence oh, my love. "
-Tom Jobim "Corcovado"
July 2006 - Standing behind Corcovado. Rio de Janiero, Brazil
I never understood how imposing this 100 foot soapstone statue really is until I got to Brazil. You look up and you see Jesus. No matter where you go in the city. No matter where you go.
"Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar
Floating in the silence that surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams, quiet walks by quiet streams, and a window
looking on the mountains and the sea.
How lovely! this is where i want to be.
Here, with you so close to me, untill the final flicker of lifes ember.
I who was lost and lonely, believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke, have found with you
The meaning of existence oh, my love. "
-Tom Jobim "Corcovado"
July 2006 - Standing behind Corcovado. Rio de Janiero, Brazil
I never understood how imposing this 100 foot soapstone statue really is until I got to Brazil. You look up and you see Jesus. No matter where you go in the city. No matter where you go.
Labels: brazil, music, photo of the week, travel
