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Auld Sod

Posted on May 15, 2024 by TheJessicaness

This nickname was started by almost a quarter, roughly two million, of the Irish population who were forced to immigrate to the United States after the potato crop failure of 1845, caused by the late blight, led to the Great … Continue reading →

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Military history, Mermaid statue, Monitor lizard

Posted on September 6, 2022 by TheJessicaness

We woke up to an envelope that was shoved under the door because the hotel wanted to charge $75 for a bloody pillow case that I found on the bed we hadn’t used. I now know to ruffle the sheets … Continue reading →

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Crustaceans, Carabaos, Churches

Posted on September 4, 2022 by TheJessicaness

Ga’an Point Up at dawn and sit on the balcony, watching the sunrise as people get in the water and enjoy the rest of the park. On our way to breakfast, I notice the $5.14 per gallon sign, but even … Continue reading →

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Fog and Footsteps to my Flight

Posted on November 5, 2020 by TheJessicaness

I’m packed up and out of Falconry Court earlier than usual. I’ve got a flight to catch back to Bahrain this afternoon and want to make the most of my last half-day in London. I step out into a 39° … Continue reading →

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All About the Birds and the Squirrels

Posted on November 4, 2020 by TheJessicaness

I take the morning bus from Kingston upon Thames to Teddington Lock and try a new juice drink (new to me, but I don’t remember what it was). The Shambles (meaning meat stall in Old English) restaurant was once Stapleton … Continue reading →

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