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Panama: Islands in a Dream

panama, crystal stafford

I never really wanted to go to Panama. Well, I want to go EVERYWHERE. But Panama was definitely not at the top of my list. Not until a few things changed in my life. First, I moved to Costa Rica. Second, I had a baby. Third, I got married. I wanted a REAL honeymoon. Without the child that I adore beyond all measure. So I looked at flights. What country could I…

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sailing honeymoon, crystal stafford
Travel

Sailing Honeymoon: the Ups and Downs

We spent three days on this beautiful monohull, the Mica Male, sailing the turquoise waters of the San Blas Islands on our honeymoon. Our BIG DREAM…

Hanoi, Vietnam
Travel

In Motion

If you want to feel really good about your photography skills go to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. This place is so photogenic. The people…

Crystal Stafford, Manekineko, sushi
Travel

Manekineko Sushi

Hands down, the best sushi I have ever had. It happened in Ipanema of all places. Yes, that’s right, not Japan but BRAZIL. And yes, I…

Crystal Stafford, Christ the Redeemer
Travel

Cristo in the Mist

It was an eery feeling being at the top of Christ the Redeemer and in the clouds. This mission was a complete fail. We were looking…

Crystal Stafford,
Street Travel

Into the Blue Goddess

Another fine work of art from the streets of Santa Teresa. 327/365, Into the Blue Goddess, Santa Teresa, Rio, November 2018…

Crystal Stafford, Santa Teresa
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Street Jungle

This beautifully painted scene lines the walls that hold up the street above and stretches all the way from the central corner of Santa Teresa past…