Cuy - Christmas Dinner in Ecuador

My dad spent Christmas in Ecuador, as he usually does (and typically I'd be there too.) This year though they didn't eat turkey, pig, lobster or crabs. Instead they visited a remote village where the innkeepers enthusiastically prepared cuy (guinea pig) for the guests. Benno writes that watching the preparation was more fun than eating the rodents, apparently there's not much meat on those little bones.

Mushrooms in Russian Gulch State Park

A really nice hike in super quiet Russian Gulch State Park on a crisp December morning had several natural surprises, including lots of mushrooms.

Occupy North Pole

Fun display in à tot store window in Mendocino, CA! Now that is creative use of Lego!

Mendocino, CA

Seaweed Tasting at 15 East

This small, modern New York/Union Square sushi restaurant serves up fresh wasabi (ground in front of you) and super fresh fish as well as a colorful selection of seaweed.