Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Botero Museum
Fernando Botero is a painter and sculptor from Medellin, Colombia. In the year 2000, he donated 123 of his own pieces and 85 pieces of art from his personal collection. The 208 piece collection was placed in a mansion in the La Candelaria neighborhood in Bogota. Over the years, I have fallen in love with […]
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Bogota Graffiti Tour
You cannot drive or walk anywhere in Bogota without seeing graffiti plastered on storefronts, the intersection, or an ally. The Bogota Graffiti Tour spends two hours browsing the urban art scene, explaining different techniques and teaching you how to identify some of Bogota’s top artist. You have pieces that are placed in remembrance of people, […]
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Sacsayhuaman
To some, the Sacsayhuaman may seem like a formation of large rocks. However, the stones are the largest used, during prehistoric America, 25-350 ton stones. The craftsmanship and precision used to fit every stone alongside another without even the space to fit something as minuscule as an index card in between, takes skill and wisdom. […]
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LATAM y tú. Juntos, más lejos.
I had a pretty basic experience. I do not have any complaints, however, it also was not an experience I would phone home about either. The movie selection on my 7-hour flight was not extensive and neither was the food or drink selections. If my memory serves me correct, as it normally does, the only […]
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Machu Picchu
I have a huge chip on my shoulder after learning that the discovery of the Peruvian Historical Sanctuary is another false tale just as the story of Christopher Columbus’ discovery of America. Peru is known for its corn crops; they produce over fifty-five different types. Over a century ago the Peruvian Historical Sanctuary, we now […]
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What’s in my bag?
I find it a blessing to have conquered six continents, and with my sights set on knocking out the seventh I normally always have a bag packed. I am frequently asked how I pack, when do I pack, and what do I pack. In this blog I will let you in on the items you […]
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To buy or not to buy?
My experience with travel insurance has been far from a pleasant one. For years I held the mindset that it was unnecessary to insure my travels within the United States but international trips cost far too much not to “protect.” I have mentioned in previous blogs that I lost my mom two years ago to […]
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Advantages of Traveling Solo
Looking back on my travels I’ve only traveled to a few places alone, but those few excursions have made an enormous impact on my views of traveling with others. You simply get adjusted to advising your own itinerary and moving to your own beat. I’m an early riser so I like to be productive early. […]
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Antony Gitau- My Return To Nairobi
I have said it once and I will say it again, I could not love him more if I gave birth to him myself. There is truly something special about my 14-year-old. I cannot quite put my finger on it but for whatever reason, he was brought into my life and he has been an […]
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Monica Mugure – My Return to Nairobi
Oh, what a difference a year makes. I am pretty sure when I left Nairobi this past May, my girl Monica did not understand the role of a sponsor. She was just aware that I bought her things. However, this time was different. Every time I looked up she was looking for me. I made […]
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