Category: Short Read
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Volcanes, Canciones y Recuerdos

Están de vacaciones probando experiencias nuevas, únicas. No tengo derecho de atormentarlos con pesadillas electrónicas de su tierra cuando Alemania está tan lejos. Pero no puedo resistirme. —Oye, ¡tengo otra canción en alemán! A ver si reconoces esta —le digo a Selma. Subo el volumen a mi celular y reproduzco…
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Volcanoes, Memories, and Songs

They are on vacation, immersing in new, unique experiences. I have no right to torment them with electronic nightmares from their land when Germany is so far away. But I can’t resist. “Hey, I have another German song! Let’s see if you recognize this one,” I say. I turn the…
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The Worst Tour in the World

“You were supposed to have a red flag, right?” asks one of the tourists. “Yeah, sorry, I forgot it at home,” replies the tour guide. Perhaps that’s the first red flag about what’s to come. Square Jan Palach. 3 p.m. You wouldn’t believe the shades of gold painting this bright…