Category Archives: History Civilizations

You can’t feel the tango, the beef, and the Malbec in a book page, you’ve got to get down to Buenos Aires. If you want to “live” Paris, put down the postcard, get on a plane, and climb the stairs of the Eiffel Tower. Say you like touching old stones, do you know how it feels to REALLY TOUCH the Parthenon, or the Gizah Pyramids, or the Alhambra de Granada? Think about it.

The Greek Medallion

So I get into a store, not this one, but the one right in front of it, across the street, and browsed through the extensive silver jewelry collections they offered. Lots of pins, earrings, pendants, medals, rings, hairpieces, and a … Continue reading

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La Gran Mezquita de Córdoba

A mi llegada a Córdoba, venía manejando desde Sevilla, y a veces manejar con un GPS es una jodedera, porque se retardan las intrucciones del dispositivo, y luego coges a la derecha cuando debías seguir recto. En fin, una cosa … Continue reading

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Subir al soberbio Wayna Picchu

Cuando uno habla del Santuario Histórico de Machu Picchu (UNESCO World Heritage Site), hay que remontarse a los tiempos de la colonización de América, por parte de una fuerza militar logísticamente superior.   Me viene a la mente el mismo … Continue reading

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Adventures in Anatolia

En mis sueños de conocer las 7 maravillas del Mundo Antiguo, siempre desde chamaquito quise irme a ver aquellos reinos y territorios que aparecían en los mapas e ilustraciones de los libros.  No olvido nunca los pasajes y dibujos de … Continue reading

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Anda Caminante, Caminemos Madrid

Madrid es un museo que colocaron en el medio del camino, es una clase magistral de arquitectura en el mismísimo medio  de la calle, así como lo oyes.  Por aquí pasé de día y de noche, camino a la Cibeles, el Museo del … Continue reading

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Dragon Brings One Rose, Come and Claim It!

I recently wrote a story about dating, in which I give my friend James the Mechanic, the whole world, and myself, plenty of main street advice about dating.  I also felt it was a due homage to a friend who … Continue reading

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The Eventful Story of James the Mechanic and the Nymphs of Dating

This is a story about dating.  Do you know anything about dating?  I bet you think you do.  Really?  What if everything was a lie, a hazy-day fantasy, a theatrical arrangement?  Read on.  This story has two parts, and may … Continue reading

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Simple Letters

This message is intended to American, European, Asian, African, Australian well-to-do individuals or families, corporations, and even governments, who may be willing to help me finance my graduate studies.  If you are one, please read carefully.  I appreciate the fact … Continue reading

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The Lonely Traveler

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Oh, no, no, you’re not lost. You’ve just arrived at the Unbelievable Stories of the Lonely Traveler! Welcome! Now you be good, go get your cup of coffee, and sit back comfortably. Enjoy the ride! Stories by Ricardo Trelles Hace … Continue reading

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