Such great storytelling once again, Al. Honestly, every time one of your essays ends, I'd like to turn the page to keep reading. I love how you make every ordinary moment sound interesting. Your little stories about your trip are relatable and amusing at the same time, except for the lice. I have never even thought about getting lice on a plane, but from now on I will. :) I definitely will cope with watching sad movies and listen to sad music as well. Somehow, getting weepy has always been part of a long airplane ride for me as well.
The description of the lady sitting next to you scrolling through her own selfies is just too good. There is a lot one can observe on airplanes sitting so close to strangers.
I am glad you had a nice time. The English country side sounds so dreamy and lovely. I have been to London, but never had the chance to explore more of England. One day, I hope.
Also, which small town in MN are you living in now?
Beautiful story and photographs, Al. I felt the same stress when I used to bring ISO 400 film with me and it had through to go through airport X-rays. I’d make sure to fly non-stop as I was so paranoid that multiple xray passes will surely ruin them. I’m so glad yours turned out well! Looking forward to more of your writing and photographs in 2024!
I am always looking forward to your writing and your photographs. You are able to express yourself with words in a way I truly admire. Accompanied by your photographs it is even more perfect. Thank you!
Ha yes I had this same discussion with a self-righteous screener in Nice, who insisted that I send all my developed 800 film through. He insisted that the newer machines don’t fog it. I told him that every other airport in the world would just hand-check to be safe, including Paris. Him: we are better than Paris! It turned out totally fine.
Hola , Las Fotografías Son Excelentes Y El Relato , Té Deja Arañando El Sofá , Al Pensar Sí Los Rollos De Película Sobrevivirán A La Radiación Del Scaner. A Parte Me Gusto Ésta Frase: Entiendo Demasiado Bien La Compulsión De Escudriñar Y Obsesionar Hasta El Punto De Que Algo Ya No Existe , Como Decir Repetidamente Una Palabra Hasta Que Pierde Todo Significado. Un Saludo.
Such great storytelling once again, Al. Honestly, every time one of your essays ends, I'd like to turn the page to keep reading. I love how you make every ordinary moment sound interesting. Your little stories about your trip are relatable and amusing at the same time, except for the lice. I have never even thought about getting lice on a plane, but from now on I will. :) I definitely will cope with watching sad movies and listen to sad music as well. Somehow, getting weepy has always been part of a long airplane ride for me as well.
The description of the lady sitting next to you scrolling through her own selfies is just too good. There is a lot one can observe on airplanes sitting so close to strangers.
I am glad you had a nice time. The English country side sounds so dreamy and lovely. I have been to London, but never had the chance to explore more of England. One day, I hope.
Also, which small town in MN are you living in now?
Beautiful story and photographs, Al. I felt the same stress when I used to bring ISO 400 film with me and it had through to go through airport X-rays. I’d make sure to fly non-stop as I was so paranoid that multiple xray passes will surely ruin them. I’m so glad yours turned out well! Looking forward to more of your writing and photographs in 2024!
I am always looking forward to your writing and your photographs. You are able to express yourself with words in a way I truly admire. Accompanied by your photographs it is even more perfect. Thank you!
Maybe my favorite read yet. Also these pictures are…stunning.
Ha yes I had this same discussion with a self-righteous screener in Nice, who insisted that I send all my developed 800 film through. He insisted that the newer machines don’t fog it. I told him that every other airport in the world would just hand-check to be safe, including Paris. Him: we are better than Paris! It turned out totally fine.
Oh I live in Essex in Saffron Walden
A lead bag, smdh. Apologies on behalf of my countrymen. Beautiful pictures and prose, Al. Thank you.
Hola , Las Fotografías Son Excelentes Y El Relato , Té Deja Arañando El Sofá , Al Pensar Sí Los Rollos De Película Sobrevivirán A La Radiación Del Scaner. A Parte Me Gusto Ésta Frase: Entiendo Demasiado Bien La Compulsión De Escudriñar Y Obsesionar Hasta El Punto De Que Algo Ya No Existe , Como Decir Repetidamente Una Palabra Hasta Que Pierde Todo Significado. Un Saludo.