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Cockfighting in the Dominican Republic
For more images of cockfighting in the Dominican Republic, search my archive in National Geographic Image Collection
Venezuela Dispatch 1
Less than 5 cents a gallon. That’s what gas costs in Venezuela. It’s essentially free and everyone drives.
Kenny, the bellman at the hotel and the our driver from Caracas to Choroni, pulled up in a 1985 V8 Ford Mustang, spray painted gold. I don’t think I could have designed a better ride. 5 hours ride to Choroni and Puerto Colombia before a boat ride and a hike to Chuao. Cacao was everywhere.
Last Photo
Cameras don’t do well in salt water. An amazing experience quickly turned unfortunate when, after swimming with whale sharks in Baja California Sur last month, I slipped and the camera sank into the Sea of Cortes. This is the last photo before the camera went in. I just checked the memory card in hopes of minimal corrosion after 30 days and, luckily, all the (rather mediocre) images were there.
Low Profilin’
Photographers love the gear shot. You know, the one with all the gear laid out or all the bags in the airport. I probably have shot it or will at some point I am sure, but not this trip. This is one is about the low profile. Two small bags. Zero checked. In Caracas, Venezuela now and off to Chauo to photograph the source of the world’s best chocolate. 
Baja, Mexico
I’m back in the Northwest, and I’m cold. Spent a month in Baja working on an assignment and taking the annual sabbatical. More images from the travel assignment to come but a few for now.
