Category Archives: Lasting Impressions

Ode to Othello

Posted on August 24, 2010 by

As I was missing my cat and feeling guilty about leaving him for months, I ran into black cats in several cities I visited! So I’m sure he was with me in spirit.

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Lasting impressions: Rome

Posted on July 18, 2010 by

Rome is starkly different from any other European city I’ve seen so far. The ruins alone set it apart from any other place. But what makes the biggest impression on me is how Rome is just jam-packed with stuff: it’s a … Continue reading →

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Egypt in Rome

Posted on July 18, 2010 by

For some reason, despite my whole fascination with ancient Egypt, I’ve always had this very isolated view of it in my mind. But this trip has really opened my eyes to how interconnected all these cultures were, specifically the Eyptians … Continue reading →

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Lasting impressions: Paris

Posted on July 4, 2010 by

Je’taime Paris! (That means I love Paris, right?) I don’t know if it was the novelty of being in a country for the first time, or this being our first stop that truly felt like Europe, but I loved Paris. Its historic … Continue reading →

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Lasting impressions: London

Posted on June 29, 2010 by

I enjoyed London, but I can’t say it’s my favorite place in Europe. To be quite honest, it didn’t truly feel like Europe to me for some reason. Maybe it’s because they also speak English, or maybe because they use … Continue reading →

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