I remember plucking Calamansi with my sisters from the tree outside my bedroom. The little round citrus had a sharp, tart bite like a lemon and we’d squeeze it over Noodle dishes. Other times my Mom would harvest the thin Malungay branches from our tree in the yard and have us peel the leaves off…
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FINAL DAY IN NEW ORLEANS
Pyra-Danny has taken a solo road trip to New Orleans for a three-day weekend. She’s stopped at sites along the way and has finally made it to the Big Easy. This was her final day. I slept in a bus. How could I not? When a renovated bus decorated in flowing colorful drapes appeared on…
PACKED DAY IN NEW ORLEANS
Pyra-Danny is taking a solo road trip to New Orleans for the three-day weekend. She’s already stopped at sites along the way and has finally made it to the Big Easy. First full day in New Orleans! I practically speed drove to City Park ready to stretch my legs. I had one hour to burn…
ROAD TRIP FROM CENTRAL FLORIDA TO NEW ORLEANS
On Friday night I questioned the seeming insanity of traveling alone. By Saturday morning I was elated. Friday–1st day of my trip– was a blur. As soon as my job ended I dropped my car near the airport and grabbed the rented Ford Focus that would be companion for the next few days. After a…
