I have something kind of embarrassing to admit. This is the first time I’ve traveled alone abroad. While I´ve taken shorter trips in the U.S. by myself I have never experienced international travel…
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The town of Shell has seen its fair share of gringos. The fact that I am one of them does not alleviate this burden. First used as a base for drilling oil,…
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I´m writing this from a small internet cafe in Shell. The “l” key doesn´t work and so I have to copy and paste everytime I want to use it in a…
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It’s starting. That queasy, “I’m at the top of the roller coaster about to drop at incredible speeds while my stomach stays suspended in the air” feeling. It’s exhilarating.…
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It’s been awhile since I’ve had the time to sit and type words on a blank page. The last three weeks have been hectic. One transition has bled into another and…
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Kansas is hard. When you are driving towards the mountains watching the sun rise over the plains it is beautiful in its simplicity and traversing the prairie seems like an adventure. …