Posts tagged Michael Salvarezza

The ghosts of the past still exist on Florida’s interesting and picturesque wreck. After 114 days on the high seas, the lights of New York City finally appeared on the horizon …

The movement was barely perceptible. Did we see it or were we mistaken? One of the first indicators of middle age is diminished eyesight but even with the best vision …

Whiteout! Well, it shouldn’t have been too much of a surprise. We were, after all, driving along the northern coast of Iceland at the end of winter. 50 MPH (25mps) …

The bottom was a grey, featureless expanse of sand and silt, punctuated by occasional islands of debris and detritus. Looking across this apparent desert, our thoughts drifted to the surface …

The fantasy of being stranded on a remote island in the middle of nowhere far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life was shattered when the Blackberry began …

We gathered in the frigid pre-dawn hours, our gear and luggage piled in front of the snowmobiles and our noses freezing in the -22ºF (-30ºC) temperatures. It was time to …