Category archives: Past Posts
Mi corazón se queda en Chile
See corresponding photos here! Santiago felt like home to me the minute we touched down- the warmth of the sun, the maze of streets lined with cafes, panaderias, bars, and bookstores; the apartment buildings studded with balconies like eyes, each… continue reading »
Week 1 in Jordan – Learning the Ropes of an Ancient City
As I bit into the flaky, crisp layers of golden phyllo punctuated with bright green pistachios, I was immediately soothed by the sensation of a sweet, nutty, buttery flavor melting in my mouth. My friends and I had sat down… continue reading »
Weeks 3-4 in Nepal – The Terai & “See you again”!
A small, lanky chicken scurried past my ankles as yet another droplet of sweat slipped past the edge of my eyebrow and fell into the silty dust beneath my feet. I glanced up and to my left as our host… continue reading »
Week 2 in Nepal – Sickness, the IOM, and Circus Kathmandu!
The first thing I noticed about the gym were the waxy, weathered floorboards… countless feet had run, jumped, spun, and danced here before mine. With each step, a subtle creak reminded us of the age of the space, the afternoons… continue reading »
Days 1-3: Arrival and Everything Immediately After
As my head lulled along to train 86’s slow, lumbering tilts and groans this morning, I had no concept of the pure magic that was waiting for me in a hotel basement in the middle of Queens. I was excited… continue reading »