Author Archives: Manuel Valencia
The Way, as our Way
Two years after some dear friends walked miles to reach Santiago de Compostela on one of the routes of “El Camino”, we have decided to join them on another excursion on the road to Compostela Contents Contemplations on the Camino. Revolutionary and almost irreverent conceptions on this deranged activity. 0909. Day 1. Dulles Airport, Virginia. … Continue reading
Del Sueño al Inescapable Despertar
Historia basada en un sueño. Rin…, rin…, rin. Que suena, un reloj alarma, no, parece mas un teléfono. Abro los ojos, me noto cómodo sentado y abrazado por un sillón de brazos grandes que casi llegan a mis hombros, mis piernas sueltas delante mío. Rin…, rin…, trato de ver la procedencia del sonido que de … Continue reading
Does Disinterest Exist?
Disclaimer: As most people know ideas, concepts and recollections are all the expression of the one that is writing. Careful consideration has been given to the veracity of the events that unfolded, but as being human, some facts might have escaped and even some may not be rendered accurately. Of note is the fact that … Continue reading
The Foreign Gentleman’s Wrath
Just the other day, a couple friends of ours dropped by our house, and we decided to try a new restaurant. The trendy restaurant is situated in a fashionable area of the city. Our arrival was prompt, also, with what my spouse calls my most envious luck, I again found an ample and legal parking … Continue reading
El Juguete Encantado
Historia de descubrimiento Cuento de Rudy Morales. Adaptado, ilustrado y animado usando Flash por Manuel Valencia. Ahora que llegan las navidades, Rodrigo miraba a unos niños jugar, mientras pensaba que se había portado bien y que recibiría los regalos que el quería. Su bella casa estaba lista para la visita de San Nicolás y … Continue reading
Racist I?
The late tragic and criminal events between races has made me again think of their rationale. I am a believer that nothing happens without a reason, even such abhorrent events as these; I think that there must be an underlying cause and effect. I have made this journey before, and every time I visit these … Continue reading
Paradise?
As the evenings of the late summer days become shorter and cooler, when the crisp air of autumn begins, most adults, look forward to the quiet after the rush of summer. I have finally decided to reflect on some of our favorite summer activities. My family has been fortunate to be able to squeeze two … Continue reading
Destino, La Paz
Esperando el ómnibus en la estación de Puno miraba a tres jóvenes rubias tomando gaseosas, riendo y conversando en un idioma que me sonaba escandinavo. Un cuarentón solo, vestido con traje obscuro, camisa blanca, corbata, cargando un pequeño cartapacio, un burócrata. Esta seria la ultima parada del ómnibus antes de llegar a La Paz. Las … Continue reading
The Enchanted Toy
A story of discovery A story told me by Rudy Morales. Illustrated and animated in Flash by Manuel Valencia. As the holiday season arrived this year, I was sure that after being a good boy, I would get all the presents that I had on my list, was thinking Jimmy while looking out his … Continue reading
Maiden Voyage
One of the longest trips ever! Trying once again to outdo each other with horror travel stories at a gathering with friends, one trip that I took a couple of years ago became the one for me to share. I had almost forgotten it altogether. I was to meet my wife in Paris after she … Continue reading
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