Author Archives: TheJessicaness

Joshua Tree National Park Day Trip

We were going to take this trip with Caleb’s Uncle Ed while he was in town for the last two weeks of April, but ended up staying local that day instead. Ed inspired us to get out and about, regardless … Continue reading

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Three Days in One

Friday morning starts with a subway ride to Manhattan (man spills his malt beverage twice) and a walk through Washington Square Park (man offers us smoke and pills) to Crop Circle so I can try a preserved veg guokui (crispy … Continue reading

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Caffeine, Coffee, Cuppa

I’m up early, so I’ll join Farid’s roommate, Eliot, in the kitchen for some caffeine and conversation. When Farid wakes up, he makes us breakfast and more coffee. We have no set plans, just to get out and see the … Continue reading

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Welcome Back to NYC

Williamsburg Bridge from Brooklyn I’m in a taxi on my way to Bahrain International Airport on a Tuesday afternoon. The seatbelt doesn’t work, and the driver is on a call. Once there, I get to update my “expired” visa so … Continue reading

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Bye, Bye, Bahrain

We would spend the last few days of the year walking around various areas of the island — some here before Caleb’s first visit in 2004 and others that were made after we left in 2016. This country is constantly … Continue reading

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