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Chloe

The joys of little sisterhood. Continue reading→

morning

Someone had appeared, to say something. Sleep had no ears. So it had to be said through visual symbols. Continue reading→

Spy

So you’ve been sent to spy on us, huh? Continue reading→

Yangon diary

Dan and I are the only foreigners taking part in the conference, and all the information we’ve seen has been in Burmese, so we’re not entirely sure what’s going on. Continue reading→

Don Leo

A visit to Don Leo’s coffee farm, in his absence
Pijao, Eje Cafetero, Colombia Continue reading→

high seas

Though I had written to warn Dr. S that I would land and see his famous gardens, I gave up all thoughts of doing so when I saw how it was to be done. Continue reading→

wander and wonder

Did I not paint ?–and wander and wonder at everything ? Continue reading→

shirt-sleeves

It was curious to see how little the English cared for these glories around them. Continue reading→

At the last station one of the Japanese ministers got into our carriage in the costume of a perfect English gentleman, chimney-pot hat included. He invited me to come and see his wife at his country-house, and at Yedo packed … Continue reading→

Sacred Plants

The famous botanic gardens are six miles from Calcutta, but the whole drive is full of interest and wonderful vegetation. A German was director of the gardens in Dr. King’s absence, and went heart and soul into my work of … Continue reading→

buendia

The ancient people had a sophisticated way of predicting weather. They had flourishing boat building and jewelry industries… In the 1800s, the men were shy and since courtship customs were a bit difficult to follow, they expressed their feelings through … Continue reading→