I documented, Inwood, Manhattan, zip code 10034, in the cold winter of 2009. Inwood is not the Bronx as some would ask. It is a community at the top of Manhattan, end of the A Train. It is a community of families, mostly Dominican. It also is the home of one of the Columbia University locations. There is a farmers market every Saturday year round. You will find this is a home to many dog lovers. Inwood has apts and coops with more space than usual, mostly pre-war buildings, some more run down than others. It is home to the only forest in Manhattan, Inwood Forest, where you can catch many bird lovers and even a woodpecker that will rest on your hand and eat bird seed. It is also an easy walk to the Cloisters, which is a highly recommended attraction in Northern Manhattan.
Self portrait of my wife and I.
Santa Cruz has one of the best surf spots in the country. Pleasure Point has plenty of room on the waves for the many locals. I can recommend Pleasure Pizza, they have great gourmet pizza, not the cheapest pizza but def the best I have had in a long time.
Andrew Molero State Park is located at the northern end of Big Sur. This beach is well worth the mile hike from the car. Sea life is abundant here. I enjoyed body surfing along side seals. The water is cold, bring a wetsuit so you can stay in longer. I was not able to bring my surf board but as I was leaving some surfers arrived ready to enjoy the break in privacy. You can camp here for $10 a night. My wife and I enjoyed the site and highly recommend it.
Chicano Park is underneath the bridge to Coronado, in San Diego, California. What an amazing site to visit. This place is very inspiring because it reflects the struggle of a marginalized population of mexican immigrants with a rich and beautiful culture. For more information. http://www.chicanoparksandiego.com/index.html
At a basketball game in Calvert County, MD.
