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Margaux Rhymes with Fargo

mostly entertaining stories about my life

Colorful mountains and cobblestone streets {Cusco, Peru}

I recognize that I am a restaurant repeater. When I’m on vacation and I find some food I am super excited about, I will absolutely go back to the same restaurant instead of trying something new, and often even order... Continue Reading →

My new favorite country in South America {Peru}

When I was seven I had a matching game with a photo of the tiered stone architecture of Machu Picchu, and I’ve been dreaming about visiting ever since. Plus, when I lived in Chile everyone repeatedly told me that Peruvian... Continue Reading →

A country full of Andys

Overall, Will and I were in Japan for only about 9 days, including the astronomy conference. I wish we could have taken some extra time after the conference to explore, but as it was I had to fly back down... Continue Reading →

Astronomy and sushi

Back in June, less than 24 hours after landing at the Haneda airport in Tokyo, Will and I made it to the highest point in Japan on the top of Mount Fuji. I was attending an astronomy and telescopes conference... Continue Reading →

Seeing the universe in color

Now that I'm back in Chile for a short trip, I figured I'd share what happened last time I was there. Besides having to entertain 50 high school students for an hour and a half, that is. The main goal... Continue Reading →

Teaching in español

Back in July, I gave a fifteen minute talk about the LSST Camera at a local bar as part of an astronomy on tap event, which in Chile they call Astro Chela. It was a bit intimidating considering that ~60... Continue Reading →

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