Tag: travel
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The Mystery Of Cash Castle: Part 1
Nia finishes off her toaster waffles and sets her dishes in the kitchen sink. Knowing her parents were not home gives her a sense of comfort. -
The Mystery Of Cash Castle: Prologue
Monday, September 19, 3 AM Post Office in Monaco Fog rolls in from the coastline and shrouds the streets of Monaco. A distant foghorn alerts ships coming in from the sea to be careful. Only the streetlamps appear visible through it. Unaware of the fog’s arrival, tourists cling to their dreams of winning ... -
The Island Flamingo: Chapter 5
My massage lasts for 2 hours, though I’m asleep throughout the treatment. While dreaming, the pink light reappears in front of me. I try to approach it, but I can’t go any faster than a snail. -
A Song Unheard
Day three into my solo Berlin trip, and I still couldn’t believe it. Taking the bus easily became routine. I rocked side to side with the bumps on the narrow road as it headed towards Berlin Mitte. I couldn’t wait to walk under the infamous Brandenburg Gate. The bus squealed to a stop at the ... -
The Island Flamingo: Chapter 4
The sun shining through the window wakes me up. I hear water running in the bathroom, signifying that the supervisor is getting ready for our spa day. I pull the covers over my head and close my eyes to fool her. It does not work, and she lifts me out of the bed and escorts ... -
The Island Flamingo: Chapter 3
A supervisor joining me on my ‘vacation’ escorts me through the airport. She says she wants to help me relax. More likely, she wants to get a free vacation for herself. I do not argue, though. The flight consists of screaming children, snoring, obnoxious passengers, and rude flight attendants. I swear in the hopes of ... -
The Island Flamingo: Chapter 2
It was 8 pm when I returned. The last six hours were akin to listening to a ranting relative during Thanksgiving dinner. Instead of having a delicious meal to distract me, I only acquire brain freeze and extra calories. My good judgment decided against using my car, but it hadn’t counted on the rain worsening. ... -
The Island Flamingo: Chapter 1
I’m not that much of a superstitious person, but I always believe that, in some ways, the universe pranks you. It could range from papercuts to never winning anything to having a food allergy. The universe’s prank on me was to make every Tuesday a hell hole. Tuesdays were always unpleasant for me. Every ... -
St. Augustine, My Love
St. Augustine, aged and pristine, one would never know the Matanzas you’ve seen. Castillo De San Marcos a grand coquina fortress is sure to impress all eyes that gaze upon it. The lighthouse of black and white its ghostly inhabitants wave from above. Looking up I block the sun and wave back with my smile. ... -
Pushing Forward With A Purpose
The Trials And Triumphs Of Navigating Employment With A Disability From a young age, children are often asked one common question: what would you like to be when you grow up? The typical responses being a firefighter, a teacher, a doctor. When I was asked this question, I knew without a doubt that I wanted ...