Daily Archives: May 17, 2004
French Fries
The big news from Cannes is that Michael Moore’s new anti-Bush flick received the longest standing ovation in the history of the festival. It is increasingly obvious that if voters around the world could take part in American elections (considering … Continue reading
Another Train Story
It seems train stories are all the rage this week, so here’s another one. Almost 150 years ago, in 1869, in Promontory, Utah, the Union Pacific tracks joined those of the Central Pacific Railroad in the completion of the North … Continue reading
Lucio – A Lover AND a Fighter
One of the requirements for leading a nation is the ability to make the tough choices and decisions which face Presidents and Prime Ministers on a daily basis. One such choice was faced by Lucio Gutierrez, the President of Ecuador, … Continue reading
Down the Devil’s Nose
Riobamba, Ecuador – One of the true jewels of adventure tourism, and an unforgettable experience for train buffs like the Dowbrigade, has been off-line for over a month and is in danger of disappearing forever. We are referring to Ecuador’s … Continue reading