"She said, "I love you." What do I do now?"
I am in a state of turmoil as I realize that what is happening to me should not take place. I set out on this extended vacation with the intent of sharing my thoughts and impressions with a woman who...
"Leaving home."
Far apart, and facing the same blinding sun ten wings tilt forward, preparing for the impending ignition of their low-hanging engines. We pretend that each of us feels the adrenaline of that momentum at exactly the same time. Small tears...
"Two girls change their journey's destination en-route."
"Good morning my child, you have a visitor from Tænnið Beach," Sister Anna addressed me as I lay in the sick-bed of the Convent in St. Claire with a heavily bandaged ankle."Good morning, Sister," I replied, with the words 'Tænnið...
"A thirst which cannot be satisfied."
Everything I touch feels like it's far away. Even time seems to be stretched out before me. A part of me worries that I will never see you again. I know how ridiculous that is. Really. I just don't know...
"I hate to fly, but sometimes it's worth the aggravation"
"Prague? Are you serious?" "This had better be worth my while." "A man? You want me to fly halfway around the world to meet a man?" "If he tries to touch me I expect you to bail me out." "Okay....
"She came for the art, but ended up meeting a masterpiece."
Isla jolted awake as the train announcer started speaking. It announced the next stop as Zaragoza, first in Spanish, then in English. Rubbing her eyes, she started to gather up her phrasebook, map, knit hat, and other belongings that had...