An all day hike through the five towns of Italy's Cinque Terre provided traveler's rest under the night lights of Monterosso.
Along the Northwest shores of Italy sits the country's most exquisite find, the Cinque Terre.
Five beautiful towns, specifically Italy, strictly unique, weave their ways along steep cliffs towering over Mediterranean seas.
Story written 11 January 2008
Hurricane Katrina left the City of New Orleans underwater and in shambles. After drying out, the city's spirited citizens have returned to restore and rebuild.
My good friend Ben and I break at the French Quarter's infamous Cafe Du Monde for a sip of black coffee while a New Orleans native entertains patrons just behind.
Irony creates drama. Apparently so does color.
Taken during a pause in the the first post-Katrina Mardi Gras celebration, colorful parade-goers exhibit movie set expressions as they gawk at the upcoming float. Though generally a raucous bunch, this moment demonstrates the crowd adhering to the sign overhead.
But hey, even the rowdy have to rest.
Through the painstaking reconstruction of houses in New Orleans' Ninth Ward visitors catch glimpses of homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
Even more unusual is the eerie aura of abandonment that has taken up residence here.
The architecture, the food, the history - each contributes to New Orleans distinct culture in a specific way. But it is the impromptu music heard throughout the city, night and day, that truly sets her apart.
The first noticeable feature upon arriving in New Orleans is the delightful architecture.
With its vivid color, brilliant lines and beautiful doors the history oozes out of the city's every inch.
They city has been casually deemed "The Paris of the South". It is no wonder why.
The night introduces a bold landscape for thrill-seekers in New Orleans.
Downtown's Bourbon Street offer participants and bystanders every vice imaginable. Not family friendly, but a worthwhile one-time jaunt.
Resurrecting New Orleans with a blast of sound, marching bands from far and wide strutted their stuff during Mardi Gras first post-Katrina celebration.
For this bead monger, "The Big Easy" never sounded better.
andrew greer has been a member since 4 January 2008 and goes by andrewgreer33.
Currently in Nashville.
Andrew graduated with a Bachelor in Music (BM) from Belmont University in Nashville, TN a couple of years back, worked for Rocketown Records, completed a couple marathons, lived in Wyoming, gained some perspective and now enjoys his home in Nashville.