Saturday, March 8, 2025
Questions and Answers Roger had listened intently for the last three days as Dan had told his story, coming north out of South America and then Mexico. He had heard of most of the countries in his geography classes, but his teachers had never told him about the things his new friend had just... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, March 7, 2025
That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Forty Four
At the Truck Stop in Dallas The truck stop outside Dallas was a world unto itself—bright neon signs cast a stark glow over rows of parked semis. Inside the diner, the hum of fluorescent lights competed with the clatter of dishes and the indistinct murmur of truckers swapping stories. Dmitriy sat in... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Forty Three
Mexico: The Final Gauntlet The fishing boat arrived under the cover of night, docking at a small, isolated port along Mexico’s Gulf Coast. Dmitriy stepped onto the rickety pier, his legs unsteady after days at sea. Hector gave him a curt nod. “This is as far as I go,” Hector said. “You’re on your... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, March 2, 2025
That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Forty Two
Panama City Dmitriy stepped off a creaking truck bed, his legs stiff and aching after hours of jolting through narrow mountain roads. The city sprawled before him, an eclectic mix of modern skyscrapers and crumbling colonial architecture. The air smelled of salt and diesel, and the distant hum of... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, March 1, 2025
That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Forty One
The Darien Gap The village at the southern edge of the Darién jungle was no more than a collection of huts, its muddy paths teeming with migrants preparing for the perilous crossing. Dmitriy arrived just before dusk, weary from days of travel. The air was thick with humidity, and the occasional... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Forty
After days of grueling travel, they finally emerged from the jungle at the edge of a small Colombian village. Carlos stopped, leaning on his machete. “This is as far as I go,” he said. “The border’s over that hill. After that, you’re on your own.” Dmitriy handed him the last of his Brazilian... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, February 23, 2025
That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty Nine
Shadows in the Jungle Dmitriy stood in the center of the remote Amazonian village, its dirt paths flanked by wooden shacks on stilts. Smoke curled from cooking fires, and the air buzzed with the sounds of cicadas and distant howler monkeys. Villagers glanced at him, their gazes wary but... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty Eight
The Road West Dmitriy stood at the edge of the Recife port at sunrise, the faint scent of salt and fish in the air. Boats rocked gently in the harbor, their silhouettes casting long shadows over the water. Marco adjusted the straps on Dmitriy’s pack, his weathered hands firm but gentle. “North is... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, February 17, 2025
That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty Seven
At a corner stall, a woman dressed in bright yellow offered him a fried pastry. “Acarajé,” she said with a warm smile. He asked her how to find the address where he could find Nina. She looked at the paper he handed her and pointed to a bar two blocks from her stall. Ten minutes later, they sat... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty Six
Arrival in Salvador The truck dropped Dmitriy off at the edge of Salvador as the sun dipped below the horizon. The city glowed with life, from the lights of Pelourinho’s colonial buildings to the distant sounds of drums and laughter. Dmitriy found a modest boarding house run by an older woman who... Sign in to see full entry.