What a beautiful essay (is that what these are?). I had to chuckle at your friend's comment about sleeping in an MRI capsule. A few years before COVID I took an overnight train from Budapest to Sibiu, Romania. Our sleeping compartment was a triple bunk (the nine year old loved being on top) in which you could touch the wall opposite just by reaching out your hand - very cozy! Of course, the most memorable part was being woken up by border guards in the wee hours and trying to get our hands on our passports in the tight squeeze of it all. Reading this has made me quite nostalgic.
Love the insights here about traveling- despite all my years and experience, I still find myself surprised by the stark differences in the US outside my PNW bubble! Good to be reminded of our shared humanity.
What a beautiful essay (is that what these are?). I had to chuckle at your friend's comment about sleeping in an MRI capsule. A few years before COVID I took an overnight train from Budapest to Sibiu, Romania. Our sleeping compartment was a triple bunk (the nine year old loved being on top) in which you could touch the wall opposite just by reaching out your hand - very cozy! Of course, the most memorable part was being woken up by border guards in the wee hours and trying to get our hands on our passports in the tight squeeze of it all. Reading this has made me quite nostalgic.
Thinking of you and all the threads!!
Love the insights here about traveling- despite all my years and experience, I still find myself surprised by the stark differences in the US outside my PNW bubble! Good to be reminded of our shared humanity.
Beautiful words. Also Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow is great!
I also recommend listening to Sam Fragoso’s podcast interview with Hua Hsu. I want to read his new book.
So good! So many insights! I can so relate to what you said about being outside of your bubble!