South Africa

The latest African research trip, chasing our little bugs near mountains and ocean, with a last minute wildlife safari as well. {LINK}

Autumnal excusions

Our first gallery from our new home of Madison (WI) has scenes from a variety of fall forays.

New photo gallery: EVOLUTION CANYON

Before leaving California after almost four years, we had to visit the beautiful Sierras one last time.  This gallery has photos from a 6 day, 55 mile backpacking trip in the eastern Sierras that included Evolution Canyon.  There are also a few pictures from hikes at the Ancient Bristlecone Forest, Devils Postpile, June Lakes, and Yosemite.

New photo gallery: RETURN TO KYOTO

Visiting John’s brother Justin, sister-in-law Mayumi, and our baby niece Maitri!

New photo gallery: JOB SEARCH ODYSSEY

A brief tour of the 14 interview sites on John’s long quest for a faculty position.

New photo gallery: POINT REYES

A memorable trip in our new kayak, cruising past coyotes and countless seals, can be glimpsed here.

New photo gallery: ANGEL ISLAND

On Sunday we spent the afternoon hiking and biking around a place we can see from our house - Angel Island, located across the San Francisco Bay from us.  Pictures here.

New photo gallery: MARBLE MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS

A backpacking photo gallery, complete with timid bears, curious hummingbirds, and hostile cows.

New photo gallery: UGANDA

Another fly-collecting trip, another gallery full of African wildlife.

New photo gallery: DEATH VALLEY / PANAMINT CITY

Carpets of golden flowers across the desert floor…

Narrow canyon passages, marble walls with ancient drawings…

An abandoned mining town reached only by hiking over waterfalls…

You can find it all in this gallery.