In the last year, I have realized many times how fortunate I am to be a native English speaker; English absolutely is the international language. It's one thing to say it, or to know it in theory - I think we all know it - but to see it in action is another thing entirely. …
Indian Observations
I realized yesterday that not only have I been in India for 7 weeks, but this is - and will be, when I leave after two and a half months - the longest I've been in any one country outside the US, except for my year in France. I guess India wins some sort of …
Cambodia
In case you're confused by the last post and this post, I am actually in India at the moment, but I felt the need to catch up, so that's why you're getting all these posts now, when I have time to write things out. Here's Cambodia for you: The best way to describe Cambodia would …
The Motorbike Story
So, I promised that I'd tell you guys the story about when I rented the motorbike in Bali. Here it is, though it is completely unedited and terribly long, so I apologize. The final version will be shorter and pithier. “You go slow, ok? You go slow.” “Yes, of course.” I nod enthusiastically, putting my …
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