Category Archives: Animals

A Cave, Canyon, and Churches in the Rain

Posted on January 11, 2020 by TheJessicaness

I missed the nightlights at Colchis fountain but not the opportunity to stand on the wet stones in the roundabout and watch the water shoot up between the golden animals: large horses on top surrounded by animals in tiers, inspired … Continue reading →

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Shadows, Sunrise, Stalin, Snow

Posted on January 10, 2020 by TheJessicaness

Awake and surrounded by darkness, I turn on the TV to watch a minute of a mustachioed man run a marathon, like an Indian version of Forrest Gump, to let my eyes adjust before walking into the dining area for … Continue reading →

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Candles in Cathedrals to Convents

Posted on January 9, 2020 by TheJessicaness

The great thing about exploring a city while staying at a hotel that serves breakfast hours after you’re ready to go is that you can come back and eat after some early morning exploring… even after waking up early and … Continue reading →

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Gallivanting to Georgia

Posted on January 7, 2020 by TheJessicaness

For those that have been reading my blog, for years now, I feel like I don’t need to remind you how excited I get before a trip. This one would be no different. I set my alarm for 5:45, not … Continue reading →

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A Swimming Operation in the Sultanate of Oman

Posted on December 17, 2019 by TheJessicaness

There are two ways to get to breakfast (bircher/mango muesli, congee (Chinese rice porridge), chickpea/couscous salad, pancakes with a thickened maple sauce, and Omani saffron pancakes with honey, etc.). One is to walk directly towards the group of tables from … Continue reading →

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