Searching

It is rare that I come across something that reflects not only things I have experienced first hand but also describes exactly how I have "felt" (feel?)... anwyay here's a radio piece that does just that:

Looking for the Ark, and Finding Humanity

Here's the poem I wrote that connected me well to the story:

Random Rules of Third World Travel

Rule no. 154
Never take your pen out when at the hotel registry
It’s sure to be handed over blindly to the hotel clerk
Never to be returned

Rule no. 128
Learn at least some phrases of the country you visit:
Hello
Thank you
Please
I’m so sorry I don’t speak (fill in the blank)
Excuse me or pardon me

Rule no 183
If you are at all grateful for having the luxury of being able to see other parts of the world
Examine closely the currency - it’s full of stories and history if you look
Learn how to count the money of the country you are in
Become aquainted with the impact this paper has on the people you interact with

Rule no 210
Do not photograph people practicing their religion - unless you have been invited to do so

Rule no 211
Real life does not appear the same on a 3 by 5 piece of imagery placed in your scrap book-don’t forget to experience the place in real time (in doubt always go back to rule 210)

Rule no. 155
Pack extra pens and pass them out freely