Category Archives: Media

Hello America

Posted on August 5, 2016 by TheJessicaness

I’ve been gone for 25 months and already back for three weeks. Bahrain was more and less of what I expected. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting all the educated, employed, and well-traveled people there. I want to be more like them. … Continue reading →

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Making Friends at the Beach

Posted on April 15, 2016 by TheJessicaness

I grabbed the small white blanket and the red pillow to sleep with – one under my head and the other over my feet, leaving Hello Kitty pajamas to cover the rest of me. I had my alarm set, but would … Continue reading →

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Halfway to Cockfosters

Posted on December 30, 2015 by TheJessicaness

There are welcome signs everywhere, but the most inviting one is the square-chested man standing next to his wide-hipped woman – the loo, at 7am. Are we part of the EU – not that we’re European, but the American flag is … Continue reading →

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We’ll Be in London Overnight

Posted on December 29, 2015 by TheJessicaness

The night of departure has come and I’ve not done much to plan for it. I bought a 3-day city pass for London (London Pass with Oyster Card for travel) that will get us into the touristy things, even some … Continue reading →

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Pink Drinks in Turkey

Posted on October 12, 2015 by TheJessicaness

I’m up before 7:30am, as is the sun that’s on the other side of buildings and trees, and not to be seen till I go upstairs to the breakfast rooftop patio. I take in the skyscrapers on the horizon, the … Continue reading →

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