Sochi

Leading up to the Sochi Olympics, we were most curious about what we were going to be eating and drinking in Russia. This kept our minds off the media hype. Russians love to drink and eat. And we loved eating and drinking in Russia, too. Sharing a glass or a meal is the best way …

We photographed the faded, the forlorn and the crumbling facades. A theme – Central Europe architecture in disrepair – emerged. It was beautiful. When traveling for extended periods, you begin to cluster your impressions. It’s no longer a trip which is segmented into days, but a trip comprised of themes. This happens, I believe, because we look …

Is what we thought about Russians accurate? We and the Russians, a family of 3, were the only ones on the Winter Olympics gondola leaving Sanki Sliding Center. The descent to the Krasnya Polyana hub is spectacular and very swift. There was just enough time for the young dad to turn to me and ask, …