Sitting at a brewery near home on a gloomy Sunday matches my mental state perfectly. The brewery is very empty which is unusual on a Sunday at least in my mind. I managed to piss off a friend of mine Saturday for some random reason. I was irritated at work for working so hard at… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 47
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Sabbatical Week 46
As much as I would like to go visit Chile and Argentina. I’ve decided to take a job home. That in turns translates to cutting my travel short, or rather getting my life back to “normal”. The burglary and the aftermath of it meant that I was far from being normal. I was running away… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 46
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Day 1 I was supposed to continue towards Lake Quilotoa. The storm in the morning managed to persuade me to stay for another night. After all, you can’t say no for $20 a night all inclusive deal. Leisurely woke up and strolled around town Then dinner Not a productive day but nevertheless, relaxing. Life isn’t… Continue reading Sabbatical 45
Sabbatical 44
I am writing this blog on the first Sunday after I started working. Trying to grasping every memory before it’s fading away. Soon, I will likely to let work or rather America way of life to consume me. There is someone from work told me that she’d done a similar trip 7 years ago. Perhaps… Continue reading Sabbatical 44
Sabbatical Week 43
I am writing this blog after my move to Redmond on a sunny Friday when all the happy souls are out. It’s a full circle that both my employment and life seem belong here. Day 1 Bittersweet, I said goodbye to Galapagos and headed to Cuenca. It’s a travel day with long layover at Guayaquil,… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 43
Sabbatical Week 42
It’s been a week since I got back to the States. Finally got the whole house burglary under control and things are going in order. 1 week before I start working again – April Fools day. It’s not a joke but I will not get my first year bonus and rewards because of this tragic… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 42
Sabbatical Week 41
Day 1 Not much happened today but just riding the 10hr bus back to Quito while saying goodbyes to the Amazonas Day 2 I met up with the French boy again, it was also this day that entire country of Ecuador turned upside down (I am sure everyone’s been watching the news?) Following the advice… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 41
Sabbatical Week 40
Happy 2024! Day 1 Went to the market again to get a well needed brunch before heading up the mirador next to the hostel Got some information regarding Amazon and just waited for the evening to strike Day 2 My sickness had really started to affect me Me and the girls who I met at… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 40
Sabbatical 39
Last week of 2023, another Christmas spent not in the USA. Frankly it turned out to be the best. Day 1 The French hostel that we stayed at was unfortunately closed for Christmas. We were forced to check out early in the morning and move to our next one. Luck was on our side, following… Continue reading Sabbatical 39
Sabbatical Week 38
I am writing this blog the day before my birthday and just like last year I was abroad in Pai, Thailand, I am sick and decided to stay alone. All Gods plan? Day 1 Took a leisure breakfast at the guesthouse before heading to town. I decided to go eat at the fish place again… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 38