As the number of covid-19 cases continue to grow around the world, we just want to wish you and your love ones health. Also, the random person down the street. These are hard times. However, we will pull through. Always keep a bright outlook even if everything is falling apart because you have the privilege to live another day. A lot people don’t have that.
Currently, I’m in the epicenter of the USA right now. The hospital nearby my home has been filled with confirmed cases. The death toll has risen like crazy in Brooklyn. The hospital near me had to get 4 refrigerated trucks to fill them with dead bodies because their morgue is full. This is no joke and this is not something to be taken lightly.
Let’s this be a wake up call to show you that people are all the same. Regardless of their political affiliation, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or how much money someone makes. We are people first! United we stand divided we fall. From the small towns to the big cities, we will get through this together. If we were more honest to each, this virus probably wouldn’t grown into such a huge problem.
I have no fear because I know love always shine!
Much love and safe travels! Please keep clean everyone!! Wash your hands!!
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My time in the Irish capital has come to an end. I had to take a bus from Dublin to limerick then to Shannon. It was a weird time, I saw a bus crash in front of me while they tried to park. The back of the bus hit a street sign. I hope that wasn’t a foreshadow from the heavens.
waiting for the bus photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Eventually, my bus came and it was time to go. Ignoring the bad driving red flags, I got on the bus. The bust felt very spacious. It had WiFi and outlets, i’m sure you all know I was on Netflix. When going across Ireland, I really recommend bus Eireann. All jokes aside, they are a very reliable bus company. They have time tables and they are usually within 5 minutes of their schedule. It’s a great way to see the Irish country side while seating comfortably. They only crash when they are parking and not driving on the road 0.o. Last joke about crashing I promise!
The view of the front of the bus photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
While on the bus, all I could think about was the road and the green grass. Ireland is so clean. You can tell they put a lot of effort into roads and agriculture. The moment was perfect, all I needed was an Irish beer. I really felt integrated into the country. In terms of experiencing Ireland. Main reason, why I don’t like driving when I’m in another country. I would be too unfocused on looking at the background and the scenery than looking at that road.
The Irish countryside photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Hours passed, I was still enjoying the moment. That green grass really matches the color of the Irish flag. What is missing from this was a green leprechaun and a rainbow with a pot of gold at the end. The memories of Dublin kept following through my head. The awesome smiles and friendliness of that city were now behind me. I was just looking forward and not backwards. I couldn’t wait what new adventures waited for me in limerick. All I Knew, Limerick has stories and memories waiting for me to experiencing them.
A field photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Finally got to limerick, dazed and tired I got on a taxi. The calmness of the smaller city hit me. It was an unreal feel. Also, no crashes. Sorry, I couldn’t help myself.
Thank you all for reading. I wish you all health! In these uncertain times, keep your close ones safe. Stay at home and don’t leave your home for no reason, if possible. There are ways to order food online! Much Love and safe travels!
Much love and safe travels! Please keep clean everyone!! Wash your hands!!
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My time was almost up in Wuhan. The clock was ticking. Saying good bye to a place that treated me so well would be hard. The bright smiles and the honesty I experienced was hard to replicate elsewhere.
Spongebob in wuhan photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
On my way back to the train station, I found this shop. It’s clear Pokemon and Japanese cartoons are big here. What surprised me was seeing spongebob. I could just picture all the censoring that show gets just to be aired on Chinese televisions. That show is not for kids at times. There’s a lot of hidden adult jokes. Plus, spongebob’s friend Patrick does nothing all day. Not sure if the Chinese government would let people do that.
The ticket machine of wuhan metro photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Went to the subway, it was business as usual. The subway ticket machines have the option to translate everything to English. So, I had no difficulties getting around. Just hard to think as what happened in current events. I was litterly in the belly of the beast when it comes to this virus. I was probably in a subway cart with someone had the corona virus. If not that, the subway cart at one point of the day had someone infected riding it. It’s almost hard to believe.
Side walk photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
I decided to get off at a random stop. I just wanted to see a little more of Wuhan and how the locals really live. The place I went was non-touristic. Expect the Highway, everything was very calm. Very few people on the streets.
The apartment buildings photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
The whole area was calm. It was just in front of a freeway. However, not many car passed by. I sat to reflect my on journey in Wuhan. I have had some amazing moments here. Been treated with respect everywhere I went. People with smiles trying to help me out without having bad intentions. This is a place, I would have to visit again. I have nothing but love and respect for the Chinese people.
Sunset photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
As the sun was setting, I had to walk back to the subway station. Every time I leave a country, I always reflect on how much I grown as a person. The negativity I was expecting when I came here was all in my prejudice thoughts. I wish I could see a little more of china before leaving. At that moment, I wanted to get off in another stop to see just a little bit more of Wuhan.
Much love and safe travels! Please keep clean everyone!! Wash your hands!!
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Even with this virus going on, the new york city hustle still has to go on. I wanted to see how nyc looks like during the lockdown. It was only day 3 of the quarantine. No one was really taking it that seriously at that time. So there was some people going out. As I write this, there is a curfew now.
Day 3 photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Did all the preparations to make sure there won’t be any unwanted souvenirs. This time exploring Manhattan, you can tell it was nothing to joke about. I was the only one walking around in the streets at times. Never felt so alone in new york.
Downtown photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
I could not shake that gut feeling that something is wrong. I know that this virus is bad but, this is something coming from an apocalyptical movie. What made it worse was the homeless guy screaming in the background in pain. He was screaming like a lunatic. Not sure if he was doing this on purpose to get attention or he really was hurting. Maybe both possibly.
The freedom tower photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Dark clouds came overhead, it was so poetic. As almost the clouds knew, we are in for some dark times. I’m going to try to be as postive as possible. However, seeing new york city like this really pushes my fear buttons.
The oculus photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Places that are usually filled with people, seems almost like a ghost town. The picture above is the mall at the world trade center. This place is usually packed with people. Either going to/leaving work or just shopping. I never seen anything like this during a weekday at 4 pm.
Loneliness photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
What I kept noticing were the police and the security guards still working. Felt almost bad for them. They weren’t wearing any mask. Some were wearing gloves. However, they are the ones seeing this pandemic live. They are at the front lines of this. It has given me a higher level of respect towards the people who risk their lives to bring us peace. I dont agree to everything they do. Yet, picture new york city or your local area without any police during a lockdown. I’m sure people will turn to rioting after a few days.
Barbershop photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Went to a local barbershop in downtown Manhattan. Saw this sign. It’s clear some people are too worry about the virus to care about spelling and grammar. I’m not a grammar police but come on…you can’t spell further nor precaution? At least use google, to spell it for you. If this picture becomes a meme, you know where you found it first.
I went exploring downtown manhattan during day 3 of the lockdown. It was not as serious as it is now. I recommend none of you do this!
Keep safe everyone! Please don’t leave the house unless you have to. I wish you all luck and health!! Much love and safe travels!.
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I was walking around Dublin and this interesting set of benches caught my attention. The benches had a viking ship design. I knew about the Celtics being associated with Ireland. However, vikings never crossed my mind when I think about Ireland. So It made me asked, Who exactly were the Celtics and What is their relationship with the vikings?
Viking benches photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
The word Celtic actually comes from the word Celts. I know big surprise. The Celts were ancient Europeans that were in the British isles before the Anglo Saxons and before the Normans. Where the Celts originally came from is up to debate. Most say central Europe (Austria) and some say Anatolia (modern day Turkey). Some historians believe the Celts made their way to British isles through the Mediterranean then out from the north tips of France. Genealogists and archaeologists believe they just spread out from central Europe and expanding their culture outwards. What is clear is that they had strong impact on Europe, which is still seen today.
Map of the Celts, the yellow is where they believe the Celts originated from
The Celts were diverse. They had many different people that went under the label of Celt. As seen on the map above, the Celtic language was far spread. Unfortunately, most Celtic languages and culture was lost due to roman invasion. The Celts were not homogeneous. A lot of Celts fought against each other. Irish Celts fought Scottish Celts regularly. Which brings up the question, Why are the British Isles are always associated with the Celtic culture? Well, that is because of the languages of the isles.
The British Isles languages still have strong influences from the Celtic language. Before the English empire took full control of the Isles, the languages were Celtic. Sadly, most of the native speakers are far and few between. I really love how Ireland, Wales and Scotland have been actively reinstalling their languages into the schools. There are other parts of the Celtic culture that still lives outside of the British Isles. In Brittany, a region in northwest France still has strong Celtic roots. Also, northern Spain called Galicia. Although, the Galician was heavily latinized. If you understand Spanish, Galician is extremely similar. You can understand almost 70% to what Galician is saying or writing without having prior knowledge of the language. The galicians are still proud to claim their Celtic roots. The Gaelic and galicians, if you look at the two words you can see their is a common root word somewhere. Lastly, there is a part of Canada that speaks Gaelic. It’s an area called Nova Scotia, Canada. It is Scottish Gaelic. The language was brought over through Scottish immigrants.
Now the Celtic and viking relationship is very interesting. The vikings kept invading the British Isles. There were wars for land and power between the two. Started from the very northern islands leading all the way down to Ireland. Eventually, the vikings kept settling in the Isles and mixing with the pollution. So contrary to the popular belief, a lot of vikings had red hair. The Nordic god Thor, actually had red hair. The vikings most likely left their red hair genes in the Irish genetic pool.
So this is just a very brief introductions to the Celtics. I love the mythologies and arts the Celtics have left the world. If you want to learn more of their culture, here are some links and YouTube videos that I got information from.
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My time in Wuhan was coming to an end. Sadly, most of us know what happened to this beautiful city after I left. Writing this gives me mixed emotions. Love the fact that I met some awesome people here. I’m also heartbroken to what they recently went through. Either way, this trip gave me a stronger level of respect to the Chinese people. They are very warm and respectful. Compared to the Chinese I met outside of china.
Entrance to the small garden photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Had one more part of the park to explore. It was another garden. However, it was a little different. Now, I know that panada bears weren’t running around freely here. To my surprise, another animal was.
The tree in the middle photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Once you past the entrance, you see a tree in the middle. Had no idea what type of tree it was. Nor, did I know what the signs were saying. One of the main eye openers that I experienced in china was how beautiful nature is here. When I thought about China, all I knew was from the movies and TV shows. There were only factories and grey apartment buildings. Also, panada bears..(yeah, I’m still a little salty). However, China is much more than that!
Another cat I want to take home photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
As you see in the pictures, China has so many colors. It’s truly a beautiful place. I really recommend going after the virus dies down. Might be best to get travel health insurance. Very different than the normal travel insurance. Don’t really need to explain in detail. I’m sure you all can tell by the name, what is the difference of the two. One focuses on health and the other on flight delays.
Anyways, back to the story. There was a little trail on the side to the garden. Started following up the steps and I felt someone was watching me. You know that gut feeling of someone watching your every move. Kept looking around to see if there was some type of camera nearby. When I found a group of wild domesticated cats in the bushes. Being the cat lover that I am, I started calling for them. Most ran away. Only one stayed looking at me. I wanted to pet it so bad. Of course, I don’t want more complications while going through US immigration. Like why you smuggling cats? Never want to be asked that. I’m sure there are special jails for cat burglars in airports.
The shrine at the top of the trail photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Went to the top of the trail. There was a little shrine. I wish I knew what it meant. This little shrine was like a relaxation stop to sit and watch. The trail went on but to get back to the entrance. Truly enjoyed this part of China. Sadly, it was almost time for me to head back to the airport.
Thank you so much for reading! Much love and safe travels! Please keep healthy everyone!
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So, we are here. What feels like a movie, as if we are in the start of “I am Legend.” The world has made a semi-stop. New York City has felt the impact. The whole world is feeling this virus. Wheather by being sick, losing money or stuck at home. I’m here, in the USA’s biggest city. Trying to stay positive without being positive of corona. Sadly, I’m not talking about the beer.
In front of Bryant Park photo courtesy of Hugo Motel
I just couldn’t be stuck inside my home. I love being free. It almost feels like house arrest. Never actually experienced it and I never want to. Left my home to just get my mind off of things. It’s sadden me to what is happening. Never seen midtown New York City look so empty. There very few people out and walking.
Usually this street is packed photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Not sure if people are overreacting or this virus is really that bad. It’s crazy how I went to Wuhan and never got sick. Now, I have to worry about it at home. The irony is strong in this situation. Thought I dodged a bullet but now I need to be careful once again. While inChina, I was suggested by locals to go to the market in Wuhan where it all started. Luckily, I declined it.
Nyc Subway station being empty due to the corona virus photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Went underground to catch a train to get to another part of midtown. What really shocked me was the lack of people. This what a midtown station looks like after 3 am. I was there at 1 pm on monday. This station is usually packed at that time. This was 34th street pen station. Where you can catch all the trains! Crazy how lonely it looked.
Times sqaures photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Went to times Square, it was business as usual. There weren’t that many people as normally would be. However, that didn’t stop the street performers. Saw transformers break dancing. There is always something weird going on here. Let’s see what’s more to come of this.
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Something about sitting down while watching plants is very soothing. It is definitely great after eating some Mexican food. Sometimes, we need to learn how to relax. When a vacation becomes a stress factory, it’s no longer fun. Going to another tourist location in a rush can suck all the energy and possibly ruin your whole vacation. Traveling is a lot of fun but can also be stressful.
The entrance to the park photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
After leaving the Mexican restaurant, I had a stomach full of food and that feeling of fulfillment. Was feeling a little sluggish and it started to rain. I had no jacket nor an umbrella. Had to run from building to building trying to find cover from those raindrops. Getting sick would hold me back from doing anything productive. Still had more to explore of Ireland.
Eventually, the rain stopped. What I have come to learn about this part of Europe, it can rain at anytime. After a few minutes, the rain stops. It’s very on and off. Anyways, found this park right next to this church. What attracted me was seeing all the plants. Coming from California and living majority of my adult life in NYC, seeing green grass and trees kept nicely is not a common sight. It is something most people take for granted.
Pink flowers photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
The smell of the pink flowers mixed with the sounds of the birds chirping in the background forced me to enjoy the moment. Lost in thoughts and my feelings of having a full stomach, it was hard to notice the light breeze. That wind kept me from being there physically and away mentality. It keep dragging me back to reality like waking up from a daydream. I really wanted to enjoy my time. Minutes start feeling like seconds, a half hour felt like 5 minutes. This was another way of fun having.
The park’s walkway photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Started walking slowly towards the church. I really enjoyed how the church almost looks like a castle. Makes you wonder what stories do those walls hold. If the bricks that support the church could talk, what would they say? Would they tell you how many people they saw grow old attending the weekly and daily services? How many marriages has this church been apart of? As crazy as this sound, at times I tend to wonder about everything that is around me. I love to observe my surroundings. It’s something I often overlook when I’m running from place to place. I try not to take everything for granted.
Stairway to the church photo of Hugo morel
Started walking down the steps hoping this church was opened. To my surprise, it was closed. Best to go with the flow on this and just enjoy being in another country. Ireland has so much to offer. I have enjoyed my stay so far. Thanks to all the friendly people with smiles on their faces.
Going back up and seeing the walkway photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
If you noticed, this week I wrote posts about relaxing and just enjoying your time. As I write, I recently experienced a burnout. For those who don’t know, a burnout is when you are mentally and physically exhausted. The last several weeks my work load has been taking over my life. Worked for almost 19 hours a day for the last several weeks. Nearly collapsed on last Tuesday. Been working so hard on my dreams, I almost forgot how to live. So please everyone, relax and be patient. Everything comes to you at the right time. Don’t risk your health for getting what you want faster! Stay safe everyone!
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After going around the yellow crane tower, there was a sign that kept getting my attention. The garden of black bamboo. Never heard nor seen bamboo being the color black. So I wanted to see it in person. Also, I knew panda bears ate bamboo. I was hoping to see a few of them around. Honestly, I thought they were just running around normally in China. Sadly, I was wrong.
The entrance to the garden photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
When you are at the entrance of the garden, you see a huge sign. Had no idea what it meant. However, I’m sure you all knew what I was wishing it said. “Don’t feed the pandas!” Or “Warning!! Panda bears nearby!” Of course, it probably means something about the black bamboo. Being ignorant to the whole situation, I was enjoying the sign with excitement. Like a kid thinking it was going to the ice cream shop. Sadly, the parents didn’t mention they would stop by the hospital first to get the flu shot.
The walkway in the bamboo garden photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
The moment I stepped inside, I felt a strong sense of calmness. Like this area has some special energy to it. It almost like, I was walking like into a cave away from all the hustle and bustle of Wuhan. I almost forgot that I was in the middle of a major Chinese city. The sound of the leaves being blown by the wind. Insects making noises to let you know there are there. It was a nice breath of fresh air from being in a major city.
A rock to sit on photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
All that was missing to make this moment priceless was traditional Chinese music playing in the background. Well that and of course, a Kungfu Panda voiced by Black Jack. Disappointment hit me when I realized pandas were not here. As childish as this sounds, I was hoping to pet one of those black and white bears. This why you shouldn’t have expectations when traveling. Don’t come into a place and expect the location to look or be a certain way. It might ruin the trip for you. Luckily, pandas weren’t going to stop me from have a good time! However, I really wanted to pet a panda.
A cluster of green bamboo photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Black bamboo photo courtesy of Hugo Morel
Walked further into the garden and saw the black bamboo. Saw them earlier, just not in a group. They look almost painted. It was interesting to see them. Yet, it was like something was missing from this. I’m sure I was still salty over not seeing Panda Bears in China.
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Hawaii is a lovely tropical state with some of the world’s nicest beaches. Located in the middle of the pacific ocean, Hawaii has a lot to offer. On the island of Oʻahu, Hawaii’s biggest island, lays the largest city in the state called Honolulu. In that city, there is a neighborhood called Waikiki. Walking by the kalakaua avenue and you are hit with the sight of beautiful blue water. That is the neighborhood of Waikiki! Here is a list of things to do in Waikiki.
Take Some Time Off At The Beach
One of the most obvious things to do in Waikiki is go to the beach. With looks that can only be compared to the beaches of the Caribbean Sea, it would be a shame to not see in person. I always wanted to visit Hawaii but never gotten the chance. Just imagine jumping into that crystal blue water and having that cold but warm feeling of the water hitting your skin. Play frisbee with your friends old and new. Picture having a picnic with a view like this. It would be amazing being blinded by the blue water and engulfed by the sounds of the waves as you eat your favorite snack.
2. Visit The Waikiki Aquarium
Have a look at the local marine wild life at the Waikiki Aquarium. See how the local fish and turtles look like. It’s a great way to keep the little ones entertained, if you traveling with family or kids. Tell them to see if they can find Nemo or Dori. Is it bad to pull lighthearted jokes on kids? Anyways, let them be busy. Everybody needs to time to relax sometimes. The admissions for adults is 12 dollars and for kids it is 5.
3. Take a Drive To Pearl Harbor
Yes, Pearl Harbor is not too far away. It’s only about a 16 min drive from Waikiki. You can take a taxi which is about 18 dollars trip per person. Kind of expensive to be honest. Hawaii is an expensive state. It is best to rent a car to drive around the islands. It will save you money in the long run! Getting back to Pearl Harbor. Go to the place that made the Usa join world war 2. It’s about 72 dollar per person.
4. Go scuba Diving and snorkeling
Well, if you have been following my blog. I’m sure you remember my snorkeling photos. Get up close and personal to the local underwater ecosystem. It’s a-whole-nother world down there. Seeing how fish act in their natural habitat is something I will always hold fond of in my memories. It will make you see seafood differently.
5. Visit The Honolulu Zoo
This is really for the kids. If you ever travel with children, you know there are things you have to find to entertain them. Been to several zoos, I tend to have have mix feelings about those places. However if i’m when with my little cousins, I tend to look for activities to keep them busy. So, definitely use the Honolulu zoo as a motivator to keep them calm when you are doing the things you wanted to do.
6. Take A Walk Through Chinatown
If you are craving Chinese food, Honolulu’s Chinatown is not too far away from Waikiki. It’s about a 20 minute walk from the beach. So if you want some chicken chow mein after your swim, then this the activity for you!
7. Go To The Local Farmers’ Market Aloha Swap Meet
Get the local produce from the nearby Hawaiian farmers. I always want to help out the local economy, so farmers’ markets always makes me feel like my money is going to the right people. It’s just 20 minutes away from Waikiki. The admission is one dollar per person. Kids 11 and younger go for free. Farmers are hard workers, why not stop and show some love. It’s only a dollar!
8. Explore Kalakaua Avenue
kalakaua avenue
The kalakaua avenue is pretty much the main center of the neighborhood. This is where you can find all the restaurants. The hustle and bustle is found here. You can find pretty much anything here. There is even a street food hall with food from all over the world! I will go more into detail with the next activities.
9. Maui Brewing Company
On Kalakaua avenue, there is a place called the Maui Brewing company. If you are into beer by the beach then this is the place for you. Have a taste of Hawaii while seeing the crystal blue waters. Just picture you sitting at the beach with a bottle of Hawaii’s most famous beer.
waikiki beach
10. Visit the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue
For those who don’t know, the sport of surfing was created in Hawaii. If you put two and two together, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku was the person who popularized the ancient sport of surfing. Duke Paoa was a five-time Olympic medalist. He has won a gold medal and a silver medal. The guy is a legend in Hawaii. Definitely stop by to just appreciate a local hero. The bronze statue is on the kalakaua avenue.
11. Hike Diamond Head
There is an interesting rock formation near the Waikiki beach. You can take a mild hike that takes about 30 minutes to get to the top. The diamond head is a volcanic cone. Best to go early in the morning, unless you don’t mind getting blasted by the Hawaiian sun. Since, there is no place to find shade. It’s 5 dollars to drive in by car and one dollar per person to walk in. It’s definitely worth the hike and possible sun tan lines.
12. Take Surfing Lessons At Waikiki Beach
Yes, probably the most touristic thing to do in Waikiki. However, there will be no bad judgement for doing this. This is Hawaii, you need to learn how to surf. Going to this state and not ride the waves on a board will be a big missed opportunity. That’s like going to New York City and taking the subway or seeing the empire state building. People from all over the world come to Hawaii just to surf. There are a lot of companies that offer lessons. Doesn’t matter what level of experience you have or what age. As long if you are over 18 and can swim, you will have a great time.
Thank you so much for reading! Much love and safe travels!
