Austria vs. Australia by Lisa M., Sunny Isles Beach, FL The conversation begins harmlessly enough.
“Where are you from?”
“Austria.” I glance at the speaker and search his or her face for anything - anything at all. I see no comprehension. Continue...
The Amazon Rainforest by Ellie R., Bozeman, MT The depths of the Amazon rainforest sound like a magical place and I dreamed of exploring its canopies and every inch below, but after spending four days there, I don’t think I will ever again lie awake at night preoccupied with forest fantasies. Continue...
Toro! by Samantha R., Wyckoff, NJ The trumpets sounded majestically as we found our cramped seats. The arena was packed, body next to body, like cattle.
Then the black creature entered the ring. He peered up at the sun and it seemed as though he couldn’t remember it being so bright. Continue...
When I Was Amish by Leah, MI Rules, rules, rules! You can’t have a phone in your house. You can’t have electricity. Your dress has to be a certain length. You can’t drive a car. The windows in your house can’t be too big. Continue...
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