Travel Hodge Podge: DC and the Bahamas

A visual diary of some of my recent adventures in Eleuthera, Bahamas and Washington, DC:

My last day in the Bahamas was a long one. It began at 5am with me driving my golf cart "off road" to a very remote part of Harbour Island. It was dark, I had no cell phone service, and I knew if anything happened to the cart it was going to be a loong walk back! This photograph was totally worth it though!!


Went back to my room to pack and check out. Turned in my golf cart and hopped on a single engine ferry boat back to the island of Eleuthera where I'd be catching my first of three flights for the day. This marked the official end of my "work" portion of the trip, and with an hour to wait for the plane, I finally allowed myself to have a Bahamian beer to celebrate the occasion. (Am I allowed to classify photographing custom luxury fishing boats on an exotic island work??)

Either way, here are a few personal images from the island:



So I caught my flight from the island to Ft Lauderdale, then caught my next flight from Ft Lauderdale to Newark, continuing on to my final destination, Reagan International...almost! I landed in Newark at 6pm. Flight was delayed for 5 hours, then eventually cancelled. While in line to re-book with about 50 people in front of me I was weighing my options when finally I just asked aloud to anyone within earshot, "Anyone want to go in on a rental car with me?" Three people thought it was a great idea so off we went to Avis! I didn't get a photo of them, but we had a great time making the four hour drive from Newark to DC together! Actually I don't even remember their names, I just remember that the man who drove us worked for Chevron and was the choice to drive because he was coming from L.A and was on Pacific time. I really didn't want to drive after the long day I had and the other two traveling with us were a couple on their last day of their honeymoon, coming in from Italy! Finally got to the DC airport where we returned the rental car and went out separate ways via taxi cabs. I had never been to where I was staying, at a friend of my brother-in-laws house, so I only had an address to give the cab driver. He had never heard of it. BUT he did have a GPS which I inputed the address into and then directed him on which roads to turn. He didn't seem too familiar with how to use the GPS, maybe I should have caught onto this when he got the GPS out of the trunk! I finally made it to my destination and spent the next couple of days in DC. Here are a few images in and around the Smithsonian:

South Florida Live Music: John Ralston and Invisible Music at South Shores

Last night was fun! Someone needs to make a documentary already...

Images are on my flickr page. Or just watch this slideshow:

Art, Wine & Music: ANNIVERSARY WEEK

One year ago this happened:

TOP PHOTO: Credit, Steev Rullman BOTTOM PHOTO: Credit, JoMarie Porcelli

I exhibited a project that came to be known as the "horse in the house" party. It was just a few days before my wedding and in the middle of Loxahatchee. Initially my intention was to have the images placed in the trees and people to walk around the property to view the exhibit with live music happening too. Invisible Music was slated to play, along with Black Finger and the now defunct Northwood Social Club. We got rained out but people showed up anyway! (Much due to the support of Steev Rullman of theHoneycomb.com)

Some of the images from that series are on exhibit at Kismet Recycled Vintage and Designer Boutique in Delray Beach. In fact, Kismet is celebrating their 3rd Anniversary with an event this weekend. RSVP here. Live music, photobooth, amazing vegan treats, unique clothing and great art on the walls!! I'll be celebrating my one year anniversary that night as it falls on the 22nd, otherwise I'd be there!

Aly, photographed by Husband Liam. Owners of Kismet. Havers of fun.

So with my wedding anniversary rolling around, it also means the anniversary of me meeting some great new friends who have helped me share my art with the world. Tonight some of those very talented friends will be performing at South Shores. RSVP here.

AND in exactly one week I'll be displaying a fun new series at Harold's in Northwood. RSVP Here. The event is going on in conjunction with Northwood's Art and Wine Event. Lots to see and drink ;)

Also, fire Zuave will be playing live.

Chuck Zuave.

Did you know their "Starving Like a Pack of Wolves" track is featured on the WeMerge "Free Pizza" album? Look for it when you're out and about, wherever WeMerge is distributed. Or pick one up when you're at Harold's on the 27th ;)

I hope to meet you/say hello/catch-up soon!

South Florida Musicians: John Ralston

Here's one of my favorite images from an impromptu photoshoot with John Ralston last week.

With the excitement of tonight's 3rd Ave Festival, it was def necessary to shed some light on the musician who is headlining the New Times stage at the Green Room. Did you read Reed's Ralston interview yet? It's in print and online. Tonights line-up reads like a dream "South Florida mix" CD missing an obvious few, I'm guessing just from scheduling and touring conflicts. If I had my way, I'd add Sumsun, The Jameses, Sweet Bronco, The Band in Heaven, Guy Harvey, Surfer Blood, Jacuzzi Boys, Love Handles,and Weird Wives. Of course with a line-up that huge, that might mean we'd be partying all night. Just for that reason I'd have to throw in Miami's Suenalo to keep us dancing with their funky "Afro-Cuban" beat. It's much more likely that I'll just keep listening to my iTunes "South Florida Playlist" while editing, followed by more photographing, then editing and listening and editing. Thanks to all of the great South Florida musicians (too many to list) for the inspiration!!! :)