Travel updates and occasional commentary
My fantasy of an Istanbul stopover involved a morning immersed in the history of the Hagia Sophia, followed by a brief stop to feast my eyes and nose in one of the city's famous markets. But as with many other parts of this trip, I had to adjust to a slightly different reality.
Read MoreMy surprise day in Vienna meant finishing travel to Bucharest on a Sunday morning, hence missing church. Fortunately, though, I still found time for both reflection and fellowship.
Read MoreSince both my parents and my 87-year-old grandmother had come to Europe for my brother's wedding, I went from Switzerland to Germany for a little more family time before resuming research. Even there, though, I gained some perspective on singleness.
Read MoreThe morning after my youngest brother's wedding, I flew from Albania to Switzerland to start research on the global experience of singleness. Once I'd waddled off the last train, maneuvering probably close to 100 pounds of gear, I met the first of what will be doubtless many strangers to help with my research this next year.
Read MoreMy research on the global experience of singleness started with a wedding, providing a chance to use both my German and Spanish, test my anti-mosquito program and see if sourdough starter can survive lengthy air travels.
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