Uh, I have been wanting to post a new thing here for a while but have not had the energy to do so. Right now, im in Brazil with family. I have not been here for years, and it feels slightly surreal. Half of me feels strange because its been so long since ive seen all these familiar things, and the other half also feels strange because it feels like I was here visiting a year ago, when in fact its been 7 years.
Getting to this country is not the most comfortable thing for me, im six one, and airplane seating is only getting smaller by the year. The flight itself is extremely long for what im used to, and i am terrified of flying in general. my mom always says “flying is the safest form of travel, you shouldnt be so scared”. The safest form of travel in my opinion is walking, and i cant just walk here so..
Out in the country is my favorite part of coming here. its away from all the hustling city noise and all i hear are birds, bats, monkeys, bugs, and the stream thats nearby down the hill (ill probably go swimming in there later if it warms up a little).
I have two books with me:
-”The snow leopard” by Peter Matthiessen
this book has been a difficult one to read. dont get me wrong, i really like it, but his writing style is so strange its hard to get used to.. im almost done with it
-“Authority” by Jeff Vandermeer
this book i have not started yet, i brought it as the one ill start when i finish the snow leopard. its book two in a trilogy of science fiction books. the first book titled “Annihilation” is probably one of my favorite recent books i read. and im probably part of the small group of people who also liked the movie, which loosely follows the book in a way, but makes it more stunning and theatrical, obviously.
Anyways, going to go to a german restaurant for lunch today, then continue to chill. ill update again in a few days probably, if i remember.
cheers,
Eric
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