(inspired by my trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico-- March 2015) albuquerque I. the coyote kisses the moon, howling hot-spells on sonora deserts still-breeze on stuccos and tiles i shake hands with the cactus, his needle teeth glistening in the sun smoldering tequila from the patron, giving us another on the rocks II. i listen to … Continue reading albuquerque (poem)
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Around this time last year, I spent the weekend visiting the famous châteaux de la Loire in central France. Of course, with some odd, one hundred châteaux scattered all over the region, it would be impossible to see them all-- that said, I saw a few of them and it made my short getaway worthwhile. Known for being the … Continue reading Destination: Châteaux de la Loire, France
When it comes to traveling, I admit that I tend to play it safe. I'm not the most adventurous, as I tend to plan out my itineraries and stick to them once I arrive in a new destination. My intentions for my travels are to visit the well-known sites and monuments, perhaps try out a … Continue reading Crazy Travel Stories #5: That One Time I Took Drugs in Amsterdam…
While in Avignon over my birthday weekend, I made a short trip over to Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, a small town located just three kilometers from the city. I hadn't visited many small places in the south of France, so I was keen on checking out the surrounding areas and what they had to offer. Also written as … Continue reading Destination: Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France
As tradition goes, I spent my birthday weekend out of town. For the past three years of living in France, I'd been using my weekends to travel and celebrate my year of birth, all the while exploring more of the country. From the Brittany region in my first year of teaching to Dijon just last … Continue reading Destination: Avignon, France
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