"You know, South America. It's like America, but South!" -- Ellie, Disney Pixar's Up (2009) Interestingly, South America hadn't been on my radar until this summer, when my family and I took our annual family vacation there. Despite what I'd learned in history class, I didn't know much about each of its countries' politics, culture, … Continue reading Destination: Santiago, Chile
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(inspired by a trip to Mount St. Helens, Washington-- June 2017) Like Heaven There's a certain beauty In the destruction of ash and smoke blossoming in a lavender summer ready to take flight in the bosom held in for too long in secret whispered among serpentine trees. You tried so hard to keep away Despite … Continue reading Like Heaven (poem)
Wrapping up our road trip this summer, my family and I spent the last two nights exploring the natural wonders of two, well-known mountains-- Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens-- of the Cascade Range. Both visits would be relatively laid back, which was a great way to end our short summer getaway. Mount Rainier, Washington … Continue reading Destination: Mount Rainier & Mount St. Helens, Washington
City view from the Space Needle at night (June 2017).
Another nature-filled day was ahead of us after some time spent in the Columbia River Gorge the day before. This time, we would head over to Mount Hood, the tallest one in Oregon. It would be a short day exploring it and the surrounding areas, as means of recuperating from two full days of jam-packed … Continue reading Destination: Mount Hood, Oregon
Rebecca Goes Rendezvous 
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