For nine days, I walked with my brother on the Alps around the Mont Blanc. Our tour took us across multiple mountain passes and three different countries: France, Italy, and Switzerland.

For six days I walked the Nakahechi pilgrimage route at the Kumano Kodo, in Japan. The hike goes through old sacred mountains filled with shrines and temples.

Pictures from photo walks along those two cities. Interesting things on the streets, temples and culture.

Legend holds that St. James's remains were carried by boat from Jerusalem to northern Spain, where he was buried in what is now the city of Santiago de Compostela.

Crossing the Death Valley, getting to the Yosemitte valley through Tiaga pass, then hiking to the top of the half dome.

A visit to those two iconic National Parks, with a hike on the Cascade Canyon, The Great Falls of the Yellowstone and others.

Beaches on Maine, the exquisite colors of its twilights, and hikes on the Acadia National Park.

A hike to the top of the Angels Landing, scrambling through rocks beside a precipice

Photo walks in the streets of those cities, taking a look at the urban fabric and interesting characters.

Assorted pictures from my time on those cities. Hikes, building, people and the snowy winter.