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The Fallen Samurai

The sudden sighting of a Japanese hut in the middle of Hamburg city Led, within us, to a great amount of wonder, and not a little curiosity Is it the retirement home of the last Samurai, I wondered aloud Living … Continue reading

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The Welcome Committee

Note: Originally posted on Facebook on June 24 They were waiting for us in Hamburg. They knew when we were returning to the city after our cruise, and where we would end up coming. The Alster Lake, with its huge … Continue reading

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The Tempesta

Note: Originally posted on Facebook on June 10 It was a bright and sunny day like no other When I saw the little boy at the lake, with his mother Together, they were feeding bread to ducks and geese Who … Continue reading

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The Bounty Hunter

“Maine kaha tha na humein yahaan nahin aana chahiye… Maine kaha tha na Raj,” Simran admonished Raj in her usual whiny tone. What was unusual in this case, though, was that Raj was not his regular unflappable self, for they … Continue reading

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The Immigrant

After a long meeting in Hamburg, the grumpy old man was feeling ravenous, and went looking for American food. “These immigrants are a threat not only to their jobs, but their lives, but these Germans are not realizing this only,” … Continue reading

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The Polar Bear

Narrator’s Note: Off on a long vacation from tonight, to the Norwegian fjords, and across the Arctic Circle to Svalbard, returning to India on the 25th. Not carrying my laptop, so would not be able to write my regular stories, … Continue reading

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