I was a sailing newbie, somewhat clueless but eager to learn. And the captain, John Spicher—the only other person on the boat (his boat), the SV Time Piece—was someone I barely knew (story re: how we met here). The plan: to sail the Sea of Cortez for a week. A […]
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Saying Goodbye in Sumatra—and Why It’s So Hard This Time | Chicky Bus
It’s morning and I’m sitting on the porch, sipping my coffee and eating bakwan (fried vegetables). The birds are chirping and the roosters are still crowing. And Eti, the friend/teacher I’m staying with, is in her PJs, off-white with small teddy bears, and sweeping the porch and the yard with […]
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Mourning the Loss of Amjed, My ESL Student: How 'Om,' Facebook and a Poem Have Helped – chickybus
“OK, everybody–please put your hands in meditation position,” I said, while sitting cross-legged on top of my desk. My students–in class for ESL reading, not meditation–were sitting normally, looking at me like I was crazy. But they soon joined in. And I was glad. Many were teenagers, some were in […]
Read MoreTrippy Travel Photo Game #28: Are they real or is it a painting? #ttot #nature | Chicky Bus
Written on September 5, 2013 by CB Driver in Trippy Travel Photos Round 28 of the Trippy Travel Photo game is different this time. I usually ask you what’s in the photo and where I took it. This time, I’m asking what it is AND whether it’s real or if […]
Read MoreFor a Minute, I Thought I Was in #Cuba… #ttot #cars #bajacalifornia | Chicky Bus
Written on August 19, 2013 by CB Driver in Miscellaneous, North America Last week, while strolling along the malecón (promenade) here in La Paz, Baja, I noticed some classic cars lining up and stopped to take a closer look. It appeared to be a car show of some sort. People […]
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