Blog reflection #1

In “Looking for Abdellati,” Tanya Shaffer begins with an enigmatic but powerful sentence: “Here’s what I love about Travel: Strangers get a chance to amaze you.” (AWPT 3). Consider how this is true not only for Shaffer in her tale but also in the other readings in the course so far. Select two moments from other readings that either amaze the story teller, or amaze you, and explain what is astonishing / surprising / amazing about that moment. Write with the critical insight of a well-schooled reader, and with the enthusiasm and courage of a good traveler. Post your work on the class weblog as a comment (Due for Friday's Class)

Links to Videos for Class

"Luang Parabang"- Pamela Micheal's "The Boatman's Gift"
"Dreams of Morocco"- Tanya Shaffer's "Looking for Abdelati"
"Camino de Santiago" - Catherine Watson's "The Spanish Church"
"Masters of the Sahara," Tuareg Berbers & caravans, The Alchemist.

More videos will be added as we go along!