Michael’s travelogue

Vizcaya Fountain

Vizcaya Fountain

Vizcaya Casino

Vizcaya Casino

Vizcaya Hedge Maze

Vizcaya Hedge Maze

Good for a year—or a day

Gear written 4 March 2008

A combination backpack and daypack suitable for all journeys.

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My backpack

My backpack

Combination backpack and daypack. (The photo is for my gear review).

Pants, Shorts, Whatever

Gear written 4 March 2008

Lose a few style points, gain a comfortable, lightweight and versatile pair of pants. It's worth the trade.

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REI Sahara convertible pants

REI Sahara convertible pants

Lightweight, comfortable and water-resistant pants that with a zip turn into shorts and, in either form, provide an incredible amount of pocket space. (The photo is for my gear review).

Scorched Ruins

Scorched Ruins

Most shouldered on, but intense sun made this tree’s ample shade one of this January day’s most popular attractions at Monte Albán. The crowd will likely grow as the year moves into heat-soaked months of early summer. Locals say it’s been getting hotter with every passing year and blame el cambio climatico, or climate change. Recommendation: Bring a parasol—or at least a hat.

Michael Kay

Michael Kay has been a member since 14 January 2008 and goes by mikekay.

Currently in Medellin, Colombia.

Michael is a recently graduated student and freelance journalist living and learning in Latin America for a year.

You can also find Michael at mylatinyear.blogspot.com.