Yes! This story is gripping, interesting AND true. The sound of the sand on the butcher paper is clutch. All the good things of storytelling here. Thank you for sharing. I also loved the details of the adventure before the interrogation -- the belaying scene? *horror face*
Did the rest of the trip go as planned? How many times did you use this story to make friends / influence people once you were back at school? How long did the mutton chops last?
Also: none of us are good enough to have imposter syndrome lol
Rest of trip was unremarkable which is to say I have very little memory of it, except being very relieved to get back through the border without incident.
And being strip searched is always a good story for making friends.
Mutton Chops remained in various modes, but, as my mustache came in, it took precedence over the 'burns.
Yes! This story is gripping, interesting AND true. The sound of the sand on the butcher paper is clutch. All the good things of storytelling here. Thank you for sharing. I also loved the details of the adventure before the interrogation -- the belaying scene? *horror face*
Did the rest of the trip go as planned? How many times did you use this story to make friends / influence people once you were back at school? How long did the mutton chops last?
Also: none of us are good enough to have imposter syndrome lol
Rest of trip was unremarkable which is to say I have very little memory of it, except being very relieved to get back through the border without incident.
And being strip searched is always a good story for making friends.
Mutton Chops remained in various modes, but, as my mustache came in, it took precedence over the 'burns.
Well written, as usual, I have started reading Hemingway. He is a great writer, direct and simple, clear and concise. I liked today’s road story, too.