Tag: travel
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Via Rail, Cab, and Rickshaw
Today the rains have returned, and the world is wet for the first time since my arrival. There are deep puddles in the streets, and drivers creep past pedestrians, trying manfully to avoid soaking us. The local cafe is unusually empty for 7:15 in the morning, even though the sun has now shown itself, and…
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In Transit
I am writing from the airport in Dubai. What a long flight, and many more hours yet to go. The flight arrived after dark, the city stunningly beautiful below us. The terminal is majestic, and immense. The waiting area for flights, crowded. I am struck by the beauty oil money can render. I am also…
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Preparing for India
Jennie leaves for Indonesia on Sunday. We are in focused mode as she makes last-minute preparations. She’s excited to be going to a new country, as well as setting out on her longest teaching trip thus far. I am packing as well. We’re trying to decide what Jennie will take, and what I will bring…
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