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Encountering the World, One Wave at a Time

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The Waves of Life

The Waves of Life

A Bizarre Reason to Stay in a Hostel

I take a bit of a deep breath before I walk into my hostel dorm room for my last night in Edinburgh.

Imagine being fast asleep...

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You Can’t Be Two Peas in a Pod Alone

It’s my last full day in Edinburgh, and I wake with a smile. Today, I have plans with another human being!

My solo trip to Edi...

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When Traveling Solo Can Be Arduous

I wake up slowly on my third day alone in Edinburgh and leave the hostel before 9:00 in the morning.

My first stop is The Elep...

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When 1,000 Words are Denied

I walk into the beautiful St. Gile’s cathedral at 9:00 in the morning. I’m one of the few tourists up and moving at this time of...

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Insignificant in the Face of History

I was out of the hostel almost before anyone else in my room was awake. I’d run a mile, showered, and gotten dressed. I had my b...

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Discovering the Magic of Edinburgh

I stood by Greyfriars Bobby, trying desperately to look nonchalant.

I’d been in Edinburgh for a grand total of an hour, had fo...

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A Tornado of Fear and Excitement

My heart was pounding.

I stood in the quiet, empty house, my suitcase and bags neatly piled by the door, a banana in my hand a...

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