Margarita farewell
As usual, the last days in San Francisco were packed with last drinks and the traditional farewell BBQ in Rento&Dennis’ backyard. I tried to see everyone and have drink, but the whole visa hassle took too much time and I did not manage to see everyone. Friday night though we had drinks with a couple […] Read More
Dancing the night away
Yesterday Vitor and I went on a little art tour, first visiting the ruins of the once famous Sutro baths on Ocean Beach, then on to the Legion of Honor Museum, where the SF MOMA exhibits a number of its Matisse collection, while their building is being extended. It was a small exhibition, with lots of […] Read More
Sleepless in Seattle
As I’m currently offline in the Nevada desert, here’s a blast from the past, my best-of from Seattle: Best part/scene/place: Capitol Hill. Seattle has many great neighborhoods, but nothing beats the Hill with its bars, restaurants, quiet green side streets, parks… Best drink (alcoholic): I just sampled all the local beers. I can’t really remember all the […] Read More
Good-bye Seattle
The past two days I had my usual round of good-bye’s in Seattle, to the city, the places I visited, and the people I met. I am getting nostalgic as usual a few days before, when I try to juggle all possible meetings, maximizing the time and trying to see everyone. It mostly works out, […] Read More
Back to Canada
As I could not find a place in Seattle (that I could pay) that was free for the whole month, I checked out of Lily’s home this morning, rented a car, and drove up north to Vancouver. I like this city. It’s been a long battle between Vancouver, Seattle and Portland, as my home for […] Read More
Trivia night
Daniel and I went to Poco, a nice bar on Cap Hill with great wines and some delicious food – I love their truffled Mac ‘n cheese! – and had a great time with the owner and some guests last week. So this Monday was Trivia night, and after a quick bite at Tacos El Asadero, […] Read More
First week in Seattle
The first week is already over in Seattle. I can not report on much to be honest. It’s hot, I’m mostly riding Henry to the park and spend time on the green, with fruit, a salad, and a book. Then I meet some friends, Seattle was really easy to connect to. I’ve been out in […] Read More
Jay Brannan
I first saw Jay Brannan in one of my favorite movies ever: Shortbus. A movie, foremost about sex, but, if you look deeper, about humanity. Since then he has made a remarkable career, with other movies, but foremost with his singing! I have missed his shows in Europe, often just by a day, as I was […] Read More
Lake Washington
Summer is in full swing, so this weekend was a really lazy one. After the match Rubgy vs. Sisters, I went on a beer bust for the rest of the day and ended up bar hopping with my friend Daniel until very, very late. Sunday I tried to sleep in, and then headed down to […] Read More
Jockstraps and Glitter
Wim, a new friend from Seattle, told me about Jockstraps and Glitter, a charity Kickball match between the Seattle Quake Rugby Football Team and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. If you have never heard of the Sisters, it’s important to know what, even if it looks like a lot of fun in drag, it is a […] Read More