I clutched my passport and ticket excitedly as the driver scanned it to board a bus from Bulgaria to Romania, with a border crossing in the middle of the night. Beyond my window danced the evening life of stray cats at our first stop, a gas station. I have never seen a gas pump exceedContinueContinue reading “Crossing The Danube Into Romania On A One Lane Bridge”
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Bypassing Electrocution And A Free Spa In Bulgaria (wink)
My right arm extended behind me in a locked position, sweat dripped down my face as I schlepped luggage across uneven sidewalks from the bus station to a hotel in Bulgaria. It is humbling arriving in a foreign country without knowing a single word or having local currency in your change purse. Generally I learnContinueContinue reading “Bypassing Electrocution And A Free Spa In Bulgaria (wink)”
Dodging An Eye Infection From A Bidet On St. Kitts…
Swim-up bar cocktails were flowing, condensation from the cup danced over my hand, the sun was skipping light rays across the ocean’s surface. A large white bird had stolen our fries and regurgitated meat on the table when we stepped away to take pictures. But hey!…life was good, we were giddy in a pool. IContinueContinue reading “Dodging An Eye Infection From A Bidet On St. Kitts…”
Alto Progreso. A Shanty Town With A Ton Of Heart…
Scenery changed to dirt, our cab weaved obstacles, and uphill we climbed. The bumpy ride jolted not only my body, but the awareness of my surroundings. My jaw fell to the floor of our rickety cab, viewing a landscape that mirrored a Third World. Wheels halted at the base of a narrow stairway which climbedContinueContinue reading “Alto Progreso. A Shanty Town With A Ton Of Heart…”
Peruvians Are Loves
First 24 hours south of the Equator…Day 1, Peru. I forgot kids sell goods on the street. I forgot running water, toilets, warm showers, and safe drinking water are amenities. I forgot that some have dirt sidewalks and only torn shoes. I forgot that people with less, sometimes have so much more… I realized dirtContinueContinue reading “Peruvians Are Loves”
South Korea Took Kimchi Bravery
I could feel every eye on me as I boarded the public bus. Wishing for less attention, I discretely grabbed a hanging strap, and stood near a window. The red in my cheeks dissipated after coins clunked in the tray, guessing incorrect fare. The driver pulled from the curb. I was the only tourist onContinueContinue reading “South Korea Took Kimchi Bravery”
My Love To Wander…Occasionally A Curse, Always A Blessing
An inquiry from a new friend made me think about my current lifestyle, designed around adventure. The urge to explore is the restless baggage I carry, churning like a propeller within my soul. Internal turbulence is sometimes a curse, because I desire contentment in the present; my present. When life feels stagnant, as if inContinueContinue reading “My Love To Wander…Occasionally A Curse, Always A Blessing”
Stranded In Liberia On A Broken Bus, 8km From The Airport…
Initial seasonal exposure to sunshine and critters at the Tamarindo bus stop had me counting high as I could, in Spanish, grande bites on my pink legs. Locals gave varied schedules, so I sat for some time until a bus pulled alongside, with signage for Liberia. Inquiring if that encompassed an aeropuerto stop seemed aContinueContinue reading “Stranded In Liberia On A Broken Bus, 8km From The Airport…”
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