I always knew I would find salvation in tacos. Most people have figured out a way to get through major upheavals, breakups and little changes in their life in constructive and normal ways. I have not. I recently changed the…
Just me and my pink jacket
I had been planning my Yukon trip for the past couple of weeks. I’m not used to planning so much, but since I went with my mom, I thought it would be easier. I even made a packing list and…
Travel Plans – 2016
Who could have guessed July would come around so quickly? Does this happen every year? Does the summer finally approach and suddenly, the days go by faster and faster, and the room keeps spinning and I am left wondering what on…
Reflections on Cuba
When I was writing about my trip, looking through my notes and memories, I kept coming back to the same thing, or rather, the same person. So how will I remember Cuba? First, I will remember this important lesson. There…
Oh Trinidad, you gorgeous city, you.
I loved Trinidad! I mean, I can go on and talk about everything I did, but I just wanted to confirm that. Trinidad was the city we were considering after Vinales. In fact, Jack had wanted to come here instead…
I owe you one
Jack said this on Pico Turquino, Cuba’s highest mountain, nearing the summit. I asked him why. He said because he dragged me up the mountain. How sweet is that? Truth, I was so excited. I thought it would be a…
Go East, they said, Santiago, they whispered
How long does it take to cross Cuba? Well, according to the bus, 15 hours and 51$. To the cab driver with questionable motives who drove us, it took $50 and 11 hours. 11 hours of freezing cold air. 11…