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  • Istanbul Reflections

    I wrote part of this in Istanbul, part of it a few weeks ago, and part of it yesterday. I feel mixed about it; I’m no longer in this headspace and am struggling to capture… Read more Istanbul Reflections

  • How I got here

    “You flew to Turkey, stayed at a monastery, now you’re in Nepal about to trek around Annapurna… and what scares you is posting on a blog.” “Yes,” I confess over a plate of half-eaten momos…. Read more How I got here

  • Where’s Reilly? 2.20.25

    Hi, hi! I wrapped up my week in Istanbul and arrived in Kathmandu two days ago. I’ve been diligently working on my Istanbul trip report in between meals and naps, but I won’t finish before… Read more Where’s Reilly? 2.20.25