adios - i'm off to the amazon

Still reeling from wrapping up The Global Citizen Project earlier this week, I'm headed to the Amazon on Sunday to check out the latest addition to Aqua Expeditions' Amazon cruise vessels - the M/V Aria.  I'm very much looking forward to returning to one of my favorite corners of the world and cannot wait to get my pink dolphin fix.

Thank you Amanda Castleman, Alex Kralicek and Libby Seiter Nelson for the school supplies and clothing donations. Thank you LAN for flying me LAX - LIM - IQT.

Note: This trip is a fully hosted press trip, with the exception of flight arrangements from SEA - LAX.

more thanks are in order

Wow. It's been a busy weekend in fundraisingland and I have a lot of people to thank for getting The Global Citizen Project to the 37% pledged point. I have 21 days and a ways to go to reach my $20,000 goal, so please keep the kindess coming and pass along the word. Big thanks to all 104 people who have believed in my project. I couldn't do this without you love, pledges and support. XO

Angela and Ethan Stowell, amazing Seattle restauranteurs behind Union, How to Cook a Wolf, Anchovies & Olives and Tavolàta fame, I'm admire the Stowell's committment to creating an honest culinary experience and for representing the PacNW's kickass culinary scene.

Andrea Arria-Devoe, dear friend and former DailyCandy.com San Francisco editor, and quite possibly the cutest new(ish) mommy.

Michele Mandell, another super fun foodie friend, Bay Area gal-about-town and Palo Alto/San Francisco restaurant and chef publicist.

Christine Ford, wife and better half of Executive Chef Dory Ford of Ventana Inn & Spa in Big Sur, CA.

Deborah Lander

Kent E. St. John, Senior Travel Editor at GoNOMAD

Chris "Topher" Mueller, Technology Coordinator at Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, CA and fellow wanderluster/humanitarian.