South America

Laura and Herman took me out to breakfast early at a small, unassuming restaurant in central Bogota. I had a large, delicious chicken tamale while they ordered a hardcore soup …

I spent the morning watching CNN’s coverage of Barack Obama’s presidential inauguration. Laura had to pick up a kitten in the afternoon, a late birthday gift from her friend, so …

Laura greeted me at the door, welcomed me into her spacious apartment, and introduced me to Juliana, her roommate. They had known each other from childhood, having both grown up …

Concerns on my mind during the Madrid metro ride to the airport: my abdominal cramps, am I in for a repeat of the unpleasant Geneva to Bordeaux travel day? my …