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About Michael Bartolomei

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I dream of becoming a globe trotting novelist. So far I'm just a globe trotter. I blog about it.

Flash and Burn

May 5, 2013 by Michael BartolomeiLeave a Comment

I am out of the suburbs and into the city—at the center of what I wanted. Staying with my host family forty-minutes from town was a gift. It allowed me to ease in and find a job in a protected place. But, I didn’t leave Asia for the outskirts or to be protected. I left to be exposed to the thriving madness of Europe. The flat I am renting is in the art district of Prague, three metro stops from the city center. The Vltava River is a two-minute … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Asia, Beer, Bicycle, Bridges, Castle, Czech Republic, Drinking, Europe, Restaurants, Walking tour

The Rhythm of Prague

May 5, 2013 by Michael BartolomeiLeave a Comment

It’s Friday night. I am home alone and I am bored. Sitting still is not easy for me. I have to work at it. Even a good book requires stops and starts before I can slow myself down. I stop reading to check email or to go to the potraviny (convenience store) downstairs. Eventually the turning of pages becomes all the motion I need and I settle into the comfort of stillness. But, it ain’t easy. My plans to stay in on Friday nights never work out. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beer, Czech Republic, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Romantic, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

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