Voyage

I told him what I wanted: “Carpe Diem,” a reminder to live fully, even in the mess. José smiled and nodded. The guy had the lightest touch for someone whose hands looked like they’d been in a hundred fistfights. He didn’t talk much, but when he did, his voice had a softness that didn’t match the ink on his neck or the glint in his eye. It was hard not to wonder about the stories behind those tattoos. I left the shop that day with my new ink and a strange admiration for the man who gave it to me.

Je me considère un voyageur aguerri. J’ai appris à voyager efficacement. Les vols à deux, trois escales ne me font plus peur. Il faut juste prévoir assez de temps entre les escales pour récupérer nos bagages et se déplacer vers notre prochain vol. Une heure entre deux escales est à éviter.