Karen’s travelogue

Mint Tea

Mint Tea

Traditional Moroccan mint tea is sweet - very sweet - with more sugar on the side.

Marrakech Traffic

Marrakech Traffic

The mid-afternoon lull is a perfect time for a carriage ride through the streets of Marrakech

Marrakech Medina

Marrakech Medina

A rare quiet corner in the Marrakech medina

Moroccan Kilim Rugs

Moroccan Kilim Rugs

Kilims are displayed around Jamaa el Fna Square in the Marrakech Medina

Marrakech Madness

Story written 1 April 2008

A lone blond in the Marrakech medina meets Mustafa, buys a kilim, weighs down Fatima the camel, and survives the ride of a lifetime.

Globalization in Action

Globalization in Action

A sidewalk cafe on the Barcelona waterfront is one more clear reminder that it's a small world.

Architectural Oddity

Architectural Oddity

Part of the ceramic tiled roof section of Antoni Gaudi's Casa Batlo, Barcelona.

Ferris Wheel with a View

Ferris Wheel with a View

The amusement park on Mount Tibidabo overlooks Barcelona and is located right next door to the Sagrat Cor church, facilitating post-wedding entertainment planning.

Bouncing Babes

Bouncing Babes

An open-air bungee/trampoline entertainment dome on the Barcelona waterfront lets the kids shriek and squeak.

Tall Ship Rest Stop

Tall Ship Rest Stop

A Barcelona Harbor cable car passes the Tall Ships in port during the July 2007 MediterraneanTall Ship Race between Alicante and Genoa.

Karen Kindler

Karen Kindler has been a member since 15 January 2008 and goes by siestanow.

Currently in permanent transit.

I am averse to roots. When you stop moving, you die. And so I move ... and photograph the moments.