To the Highlands

A Salient Side of Scotland ~Inverness Something makes me think it was the perfect time to go; it had been a long time coming. Right around the year's longest day found me a stunningly vibrant, mountainous, great green land in bloom. The long and warm sunlit hours, coupled with the cool breeze made for a … Continue reading To the Highlands →

Scotland: Glasgow & Edinburgh

Baby's First Take ~The Lowlands, Scotland, UK "Skip Glasgow." Everyone says this. Almost everyone. "It's ugly." "It's dirty." "It's just a basic, boring place." These are examples that characterize various views expressed to me over time on Scotland's biggest city. They come from visitors to and former-residents of Glasgow alike. They are not everyone. It … Continue reading Scotland: Glasgow & Edinburgh →

2 Hours Through Londontown

Old Meets New and the World ~London, UK I overslept. As per usual. And, despite the daylight hours lasting well past 9PM, by the time I left the house, there were only a couple of hours left to "see the sights". Seeking to do it all on foot, I set out from the base in … Continue reading 2 Hours Through Londontown →

What You Don’t Know

It's More Than You Know. ~New York, NY One of the upsides of travelling constantly is the confidence you develop in going through the process. TSA security? Forget about it--I'm such a pro. It's probably embarrassing for everyone else, how good I am at it. I never arrive more than 5 minutes before my flight, … Continue reading What You Don’t Know →

Transitory Time

Collective Remnants On Loan ~Boston, MA A lot of people compare airports to a purgatory-black-hole. A sort of weird limitless in-between space competing for your precious attention, money and time. Save for a few notable exceptions (Changi), most are decidedly un-extraordinary and for-profit. What really matters is the space they provide: seating? outlets? a decent … Continue reading Transitory Time →

This Journey Ends

No better way to start. ~Marlboro College, VT To those of you who know me, and those of you that don't, you should know by now that I have been traveling for some distance and time. Until know, there has been little script of it, and I'm constantly tempted to make this blog about recounting … Continue reading This Journey Ends →