The Edge of the World
The Romans called Scotland Caledonia, which means the edge of the world. The name still fits the feeling of Edinburgh. The grey cobbled streets match the buildings made of sandstone. […]
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Always Be Kind
One week into my journey I find myself blow away by the kindness of good people. Being flexible and open-minded has already surprised me with wonderful experiences. Strangers can become […]
The Thrill
I wake up with butterflies in my chest. I feel jittery yet calm, bouncing around with ginger purpose. After a lovely weekend in Cambridge I’m packing up my purple backpack […]
It’s A Small World
I watched the countryside pass by and couldn’t help but think of Oregon. Small, colorful farm houses in bright green fields stood attention to the passing train. I tried to […]
The Swing of Things
It’s amazing what a solid 8 hours of sleep can do. I wake up bright-eyed and cheery. I greet the hostel staff with an energetic smile and they can’t help […]
The First Day Is The Hardest
First impression of London: Brits like to joke and the airport hand soap smells delicious. My hands smell like a spicy vanilla chai. The seven hour British Airways flight flew […]
It’s Ok To Feel Anxious
I’m sitting at the airport bar with a double vodka soda and semi freaking out. After an amazing five days in NYC I’m hopping the pond and continuing the adventure […]
Washington Square Park
Two words: people watching. Washington Square Park is thriving with diversity, entertainment, and sound. I sit underneath a giant white archway that reads “Let us raise a standard to which […]
To the People
It’s a typical Portland day in NYC. The sky is overcast and rain showers sporadically dump water on the people walking the streets. New York smells delicious. This seems counterintuitive […]
The Lone Elk
A wind picks up through the evergreens. A cool caress that turns the cheeks pink. I grip a canned brew as we walk uphill around the lake. Twilight hues of […]
The Ginger Trek 