Not going anywhere.

Sorry everyone,im not heading out today because of a severe wind storm we have here and a bit sick.It should die down in a few days and i'll be back at it.See you later,peace

Next Stop:Copenhagen,Denmark

I've had great time here with my beautiful lady and her great family,and now it's time for me to get going.So tomorrow i'm headed to Copenhagen,Denmark for a couple weeks to visit my friends i met a few years ago in Jamaica.They have a reggae a band which i'm looking forward to see them perform.So what does Copenhagen have to offer?Well i don't know and will soon find out.And as you know i'll be starting my street food documentary here.So prepare to have an empty stomach,and a open mind.See yall later!Blessings

Seattle First Annual Tweed Run a success!

Well i guess the Seattle's first annual "Tweed Ride" was a success. With a bit over fifty riders sunny weather,dapper outfits,and great friends,you couldn't ask for a better ride.With the ride beginning at Cal Anderson Park,then onto GasWorks for some fun in the sun,playing with the kids then if you were up to it off to George& Dragon Pub for drinks.All in all a great inaugural ride and great job Seattlelites!I was there in spirit,but i'm in europe (Germany to be exact),backpacking thru europe and preparing for London's 2nd annual tweed run April 10th, registration is Saturday, February 27th,2010.Keep you posted.CHEERS CHAPS!

P.S. goto www.flickr.com and type seattle tweed ride and check out the photos!

A road trip.

Today my girl's parents decide to take me on a road trip.We all nothing to do and they figured it would be a good idea to take me somwhere i havent been to.So we hop in the load some goodies and head about 80 south to a city called Wuppertal.This city is known for it's unique monorail system,which is also the first city in the world to have a monorail.But the rail was down because of a recent crash and now has to be completely revamped.Its quite cool how they have it,it runs all thru town taking you just about anywhere you need to go.But the real reason why we came here to this city is to goto the Von der Heydt Museum to see the famous Claude Monet's works.Now i'm not nor will be a art major but i will tell this,that in the last few years i've really gotten into art be past,present,new,old,Van Gogh,or Banksy.It doesn't matter what form of art it is i enjoy all of it.Man! Monet had an unbelievable way seeing and appreciating,nature,people,being outdoors to architecture.His interpretations on scenes as he see them during different times of the day,to the beautiful colors he incorporates make beautiful yet exquisite pieces.Of course cameras weren't allowed but being able to see work done well over 100 years old looking as if done just recently is a sight to see.If you do want to see his work it is placed in quite a few museums around the globe,Paris,Berlin,New York etc.This was a well worth trip and had a great time and of course another new experience,thanks mama and papa! CHOOS!

Tell me this isnt cool.

Well as you all know i love bikes!be it riding reading about them or even just looking at them.I found this bike while looking up street food stands around the globe and i saw this.Idont know where this is but i think its at a bike fair,but i thought it looked really cool!

An afternoon lunch with my girl and mom.

It's mid afternoon and Buena Vista Social Club is pumping thru the speakers.My beautiful girlfriend Silvia is in the mood for making lunch.So while i'm blogging away in the living room,she's chopping,coming in out saying,"mhhhhm" for the next hour or so,wondering what is she making in there.So finally she asks,"are you ready to eat honey?".The first dish comes out and its a baked dish she calls"auflauf" which means comfort food.Consisting of potatoes,mushrooms,herbs,creme fraiche,green beans,cream,and feta cheese.Know doubt about it,real comfort food,the tangyness of the feta and creme fraiche and the cream and potatoes is enough said.A bowl of that and i wanted to sleep.But no there was more.Out she brings stuffed bell peppers with wild rice or what they call "natural rice" mushrooms,groundbeef,topped with gouda pronounced "gowda".Red,green,and yellow peppers were stuffed with the wild rice filling baked till the pepper is practically falling apart then topped with gouda and baked till brown.I chose the yellow pepper because of the sweetness it gives off.That was good and of course filling.Is there room for dessert you might ask?Somehow yes.After letting the stomach digest the meal dessert was served.Sliced caramelized apple with two scoops of vanilla bean ice,not ice cream they call it "eis",strawberry compote,Mirabella (a small yellow plum)compote, two miniature sized "griesbrei" pancakes made of ground wheat, eggs, milk make, sugar make for a very light cake,drizzled with chocolate sauce and dried peppermint.All i can say was dam!The warm apple with the two compotes and the "griesbrei" made for a comfort in the mouth.And i actually like how the dried peppermint really worked.Of course the vanilla ice is always good.I feel like sleeping!Kisses Baby! Bon Appetite! Oh there's a saying in german on the plate in red it says"a friendship has no bounderies!

Seattle First Annual Tweed Run

With London hosting their first annual Tweed Run last year, the craze has infected other cities across the globe to follow.DC,Dallas,NY,San Diego,Philadelphia,Boston,and SF have all hosted events in 2009 and plan to do the same this year,with other new cities joining in,including my hometown Seattle!That's right they are hosting their first ever tweed ride Sunday,February 21st, 2010.Now some of you not so often bike riders are wondering why they call it a "tweed ride".Well the requirements for the ride is to be adorned in tweed,wool,bowties,capes,deerstalkers (Sherlock Holmes Hat),plus fours,knickers,argyle socks,etc.Now for you gentleman if you have a cool yet "dandy"mustache definately wear it proud!Above are some pics of previous riders with their fits.So bring out that old bike and basket,your uncles cardigan,look "quite dapper", have some fun, meet new people and of course riding! And also these rides all raise money,with the proceeds going to a organizations such as Bikes4Africa. www.SeattleTweed.blogspot.com

Who said a chicken salad is chicken and lettuce? NOT!

Well after a few hours at home i decide to meet up with my friend Jake for some lunch somewhere in town.So after a bit of strolling,window shopping we stop in a spot called Cafe Blatt.The menu consisted of a little bit of everything,salads,sandwiches,and of course fries!After a quick browse i chose the chicken salad.Jake of course orders a good ole fashioned bacon burger with fries.A few minutes past and my salad arrives.DAMN! I wasn't expecting that!This salad consisted of re,green,and yellow bell peppers,cucumbers,tomatoes,lettuce,arugula,red onions with my choice, mango dressing.That was good,filling,and quite tasty! Who said a chicken salad is just chicken and lettuce!

Dining for Haiti

Well as you know it has been a phenomenal year for Pam's Kitchen!After airing on the Food Network's "Diners,Drive Ins,and Dives" last August the place has been nonstop!With Pam being blessed with such a sucessful restaurant with delicacies such as the ever famous "Paratha Roti",the spicy" Jerk Chicken",or the plentiful "Pelau" dish, her motherly loving way towards everyone ,she has decide to give to a great cause that is well needed right now!Due to the catastrophe that has hit Haiti a few weeks ago,endless donations have been passed on to this ravished nation as more constantly come.So on Monday, February 15th 2010,Pam has decided to open her doors and serve her delicious cuisine with all the proceeds for the day going to Haiti via "RED CROSS".Put together by her family,this is a chance for all those diners who might not gewt a chance to eat her food due to one's schedule Monday is the best night to do it.Doors open at 530 and closing at 9 pm.So stop on by for a great cause as well as great eats and feel free to say hi to Pam while enjoying one of Anton's famous "Rum Punches"!Pam,her family,I,as well as Haiti will thank you for doing your part!Blessings!

Finally!

Well after all the delays of trying to get here,i finally made it!But i will tell you this,the weather is definately not like Seattle!It's snowing,snowing,snowing,and snowing here!So far there has been flight delays,train delays ,train accidents,street closures school closures,and get this,out of salt for certain towns!So for now i'll just chill (no pun intended) and begin my itenerary for the rest of my trip.But i do have some plans for the time i'm here in germany.So stay tuned my dear friends and fans and i'll get back to you real soon.PEACE!

GOOD NEWS BAD NEWS

Well everyone wassup!i know its been a few days and you were probably expecting some news by now.Well i do have some good news and bad news.Let's start with the bad,well as you all know i was suppose to leave on february 1st and head to Germany to spend some time with my beautiful lady then head to India.Well i was waiting on india visa to come this past weekend before my trip,well it didnt come causing me to miss my flight because no passport which is required to have when applying for a visa no flight!I have been waiting for over two weeks for my visa and it hasnt come due to who knows what is going on down in San Francisco where the embassy is.So i waited for a few more days and decided i can't wait anymore and i need to be on the road.Right now the embassy has no idea when they will process my visa and others,first they said one date then they said another and another date.You have no idea how pissed i am!So i've canceled my visa and having my passport sent back,and now going to backpack thru europe.SO NO INDIA THIS YEAR!Maybe it wasnt meant to be,i dont know.So now my trip will change and will leave on wednesday the 10th and will go to the following countries;Germany of course,London,Paris,Barcelona,Madrid,Lisbon,Naples and Denmark.I'm sorry everyone but when i get going things will be great i promise.Till then talk yall later.Blessings

NEXT STOP:OSNABRUCK,GERMANY

Well i will talk you all in a day or so.for now i wait for switching flights still have 9 and some change till germany.PEACE!