A collective memory

Vermont—seasons convulse

Waiting for Godot, Fall your favorite season, Mountains turned unkind.

Minnesota—forward and backward

The air can be soft, Embrace the cold? Or endure, Dormant or garden?

Geneva II—uncertain change

Hiking la Saleve, Time folding into still rooms, COVID solitude.

Colombia—hums, rattles, and roars

A new day begins Dynamic, bright confusion, Rhythm vibrates, friends build.

Geneva I—many hurdles to cross

Check ego at the door, Soldiering through quiet storms, Lake and learning ground.

Debs Park, LA—running and kundalini

Debs Park sun dried paths, Griffith’s trails scheme to open, The unexpected.

Los Angeles, Griffith Park

Los Angeles, Griffith Park

Places and Experiences Shared with Adela

Adela and I shared a life stretched across continents—six places we called home, each one shaping us in its own way: Los Angeles, Geneva (twice), Bogotá, Rochester, and finally Vermont. Each move, each transition, carrie

San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala

San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala

San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala

San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala

San Antonio Palopó, Guatelama

San Antonio Palopó, Guatelama

Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

March 2019, Shish Mediterranean Restaurant, St. Paul, MN. My spouse and I were living there and Adela and Todd had just recently moved to Rochester, about an hour and half drive away. She came up to hang out for lunch an

Adela was a friend of mine for around 30 years. So many memories but this photo was from the last time my spouse Donna and I saw Adela. November 2025 in St. Paul, MN. Long story on how we all got to Minnesota but we had

Bogota 2016

Mutual friends introduced us to Adela and Todd when we moved to Bogota in 2012 and we recognised kindred spirits immediately. Sangye and Adela joined a book club soon after, which more often than not became a food club w

Bogota 2016

These fotos were taken some years ago when I had the pleasure of getting to know Adela as we both spent some time in Bogota. Adela was a dear friend in a new country, and we had so much to talk about. So sorry we never g

July 2015. La Paz, Bolivia. Rocio´s house.

Smiles of sisterhood.

Valais, December, 2022.

Valais, December, 2022.

Chamoson, Valais

Chamoson, Valais

My new friend, Adela

I was introduced to Adela in Geneva at a birthday lunch, as a fellow Californian, fun and wine-lover. As I learned she was an avid and impressive backpacker, I invited her for a hike in Chamonix, where we huffed and puff

Dec 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland

We had a nice talk in Geneva at Todd’s farewell party. I will never forget your beautiful smile and kindness. Rest in peace dear Adela.

The inspiring home of Hammarskjold

We admired the men, his dreams. We talked, walked, hoped.

Our home, Sweden, August 2020

We were thrilled to have you over and share our newfound home with you. Sun, friendship, laughter.

Ciudad perdida Colombia August 2017

Ciudad perdida Colombia August 2017

Cuidad Perdida, Colombia

Cuidad Perdida, Colombia

Nevado de Tolima 2018

I met Adela in Bogotà when I became part of a bookclub. Adela and I had a lot in common. We were both runners, yogis, loved books, art and poetry, white wine, dogs, good food and laughing a lot and last but not least we

Adela, Howland and Bahnemann families enjoying wine and pizza at Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery in Spring Valley, MN (Summer 2022).

Adela had an infectious laugh, smile, and personality. Her travel and world experiences always made it fun to share in conversations. Being with her was a joy, whether sharing a meal, doing anything outdoors, talking abo

Our last dinner in Geneva when we ganged-up on Todd and had some good laughs about perceptions, quirks and charachter. I loved the spirit and the lazy walk home on the eve of the next adventure. As a fellow runner it was

We first met Todd and Adela in Colombia in 2012, where Adela became my running buddy for over two years. Then we met again in Geneva a few years later. Thank you Adela for all those long runs and conversations we had tog

Cooking ceviche in Amorgos

This was taken in Amorgos in a hotel by the port where we were all cooking ceviche and who knows what else together. Cooking togethere, eating, drinking, laughing and singing and definately having good fun- this is how I

Αmorgos, 2018

This was taken in Amorgos, summer of 2018. I dont remember much of that day, but I do remember this trip being filled with joy and laughter and a lot of walking around nature a lot, as it was always the case when traveli

Gooseberry Falls hike, along the north shore in Minnesota

My kids instantly loved Adela. And my dog knew she was a good soul too.

Santa Fe

Such fun spending the day in Santa Fe with Adela.

Taos, New Mexico

Adela and Todd visited us several times in Taos. When my husband was sick, she offered a steady comfort, unmatched empathy and genuine listening. Her friendship and deep caring for our family was a potent balm. What a

Hanging out in Bogota

Hanging out in Bogota

In Iceland, a very very very cold day

Resting our feet on a hot spring outside Reykjavik during a very cold walk in Iceland. One of the best holidays of my life, in the best company possible. With laughter love and so much joy.

In Iceland, in one of the best trips of my life

She came to visit among friends in Iceland and we had some of the best trips ever. With a lot of walking, driving, drinking red wine in the Airbnb at the end of a long cold day, chatting about feminism and rights and pl

The whole crew. Highland Park, Los Angeles

Part of our crew from back in the day, Adela, Evangeline, Maria, Martin all bought houses within minutes of each other in adjoining L.A. neighborhoods. Adela treated us all to dinner at this hipster Spanish restaurant in

Girls (Adela, Evangeline, Anita) brunch Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles

Girls (Adela, Evangeline, Anita) brunch Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles

Birthday Lunch at Casita Mexicana in Los Angeles 2022

Birthday Lunch at Casita Mexicana in Los Angeles 2022

Friends in Arizona

Friends in Arizona