Parents

We always think of parents as old people, and it's easy to forget that they were young once too. Even they forget that.

Feb 2, 1955. My 25-year old dad relaxing under the sun on a boat going to the USA from Argentina.

Feb 2, 1955

My 25-year old dad relaxing under the sun on a boat going to the USA from Argentina.

1965. My 26-year old mom from Chile relaxing under the sun against post in the Santa Lucia Mountains in Carmel, California.

1965

My 26-year old mom from Chile relaxing under the sun against post in the Santa Lucia Mountains in Carmel, California.

August 1998. The Bench on top of Sweeney Ridge (near San Francisco). The fog prevents a clear view beyond. My mom, Lucia (59), and my dad, Rene Tapon (68).

August 1998

"The Bench" on top of Sweeney Ridge (near San Francisco). The fog prevents a clear view beyond. My mom, Lucia (59), and my dad, Rene Tapon (68).

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