East to the West
Lindy Point, Blackwater Canyon. Pics of WV geography to compare with Quito when I arrive.
My flight from Pitt to MIA was fine. The shuttle to the hotel and I did not meet, so after much waiting I called them and realized that they were not coming...out comes the wallet for a Super Shuttle (which, by the way, is WAY more affordable than a taxi, which charges 40 cents per 1/6 mile.) I found a grocery store, Publix Sabor, and got some dinner and lunch for today. Miami is a good segway into a Spanish speaking country due to its highly concentrated Hispanic population.
I started reading a book my little brother Morgan gave me by Tom Robbins called Another Rodside Attraction. I have not read any fiction in years, and I realized that I needed a break from books that don't include as much wild imagination and wit as Robbins. He seems to be a literary genius, by my petty judgement. Hard to follow at first, but veeeeery synchronistic as the story begins in Miami, and it has had a lot of parallels, strangely, with another book I have been reading, given by my sweet madre Laurie, called A New Earth, by Echart Tolle. His books are awesome and simple. If anyone wants to lessen or end their self-torture and suffering and gain more understanding, this guy has got it down pat for the average Joe. The power of NOW!
Hace mucho calor! Miami felt like a hot summer day in WV late last night. I have most of the day to spend here and then I fly out near 7 pm. It seems that the weather in Quito will be less warm and more rainy. Raingear: check.
I met two of the people in the program last night outside of the hotel. Both are from WV, one from neighboring Elkins. We might try to head out to la playa (the beach) for some wave action and sunrays.
I felt like I did alright with packing and then these two folks saw my bags and were surprised that I had 3 bags and a laptop. Ah shucks! I thought I was doing better at letting unneeded baggage lay where it may! Oh well. Scouts motto: Be Prepared.
Alright, of to break the fast. Feeling overwhelmed with thankfulness and gratitude to those that have supported me throughout time. I hope that I can return all the favors tenfold.
Much love,
Cory
My flight from Pitt to MIA was fine. The shuttle to the hotel and I did not meet, so after much waiting I called them and realized that they were not coming...out comes the wallet for a Super Shuttle (which, by the way, is WAY more affordable than a taxi, which charges 40 cents per 1/6 mile.) I found a grocery store, Publix Sabor, and got some dinner and lunch for today. Miami is a good segway into a Spanish speaking country due to its highly concentrated Hispanic population.
I started reading a book my little brother Morgan gave me by Tom Robbins called Another Rodside Attraction. I have not read any fiction in years, and I realized that I needed a break from books that don't include as much wild imagination and wit as Robbins. He seems to be a literary genius, by my petty judgement. Hard to follow at first, but veeeeery synchronistic as the story begins in Miami, and it has had a lot of parallels, strangely, with another book I have been reading, given by my sweet madre Laurie, called A New Earth, by Echart Tolle. His books are awesome and simple. If anyone wants to lessen or end their self-torture and suffering and gain more understanding, this guy has got it down pat for the average Joe. The power of NOW!
Hace mucho calor! Miami felt like a hot summer day in WV late last night. I have most of the day to spend here and then I fly out near 7 pm. It seems that the weather in Quito will be less warm and more rainy. Raingear: check.
I met two of the people in the program last night outside of the hotel. Both are from WV, one from neighboring Elkins. We might try to head out to la playa (the beach) for some wave action and sunrays.
I felt like I did alright with packing and then these two folks saw my bags and were surprised that I had 3 bags and a laptop. Ah shucks! I thought I was doing better at letting unneeded baggage lay where it may! Oh well. Scouts motto: Be Prepared.
Alright, of to break the fast. Feeling overwhelmed with thankfulness and gratitude to those that have supported me throughout time. I hope that I can return all the favors tenfold.
Much love,
Cory
Here is what I did before I left WV....caught the horsey bug! Thanks to Dan and Shockley!
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9/23/2008 08:39:00 AM
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