Archive | January, 2009

Casa Robino: the third side of a coin

15 Jan

My first day at “Casa Robino,” I asked where the bathroom was. Simple question, I thought; it should have a simple answer.

“Just open all the doors – you’ll find it,” was the simple reply.
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Amsterdam: the bike dream

3 Jan

The sky is contoured, like a topographical map suspended in an ancient cosmic dome. Puffy white mountains move at the rate of eons, roiling slowly, imperceptibly, across a great ocean of sapphire crystal blue, adamantly driven by condensation-drenched forests of darkening matte gray.
As you step onto the streets of Amsterdam, (more…)

The Netherlands: Once Upon A Time

1 Jan

Once upon a time, I had a solid group of friends and family around me on a regular basis. I saw the same folks, more or less, each day of my life. It was nice – it’s a great feeling of security. It’s comfortable.
Nowadays, however, (more…)