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Dr. CK | Beyond Borders 🛫's avatar

I really enjoyed reading about your London adventure and your thoughts on loneliness. That puzzle glass metaphor? (Dare I say it in a British accent?) Brilliant. It's cool how you're diving deep into those solo moments and trying to understand yourself better. Keep exploring and reframing those "sad girl hours," love. You just might surprise yourself with what you discover. Sounds like an amazing trip so far!

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Kells McPhillips's avatar

Thank you! I was so inspired by our convo/your journey :) I've been thinking about it a lot on this trip!

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Mary Grace Garis's avatar

If you're still there in October and want to be less alone, I'll be there for a month (no joke) as of the 1st. ❤️🇬🇧 Otherwise, I look forward to experiencing all the rainy days & rose tea outings with you here.

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Kells McPhillips's avatar

MG! I wish! I'm leaving Paris on October 2 after traveling around for a bit so we will just narrowly miss each other. But I'm REALLY hoping to come to NY next year!

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Nikki Hardin's avatar

Great that you had a genuine fry up! Don’t miss the Tate. I could live there,

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Kells McPhillips's avatar

Vegetarian but still SO good! Good to know! I will add it to the list! Thanks for reading (as always), Nikki!

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Caitilin McPhillips's avatar

Love the breakfast comment, “That’s an awfully long way to come for a fry up.” (he probably wouldn’t have said such a great line if you weren't alone...)

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Kells McPhillips's avatar

Haha what's funny is I heard him say it to every other tourist. I think it's his running joke.

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Linda Piontek's avatar

I’ve often felt lonely — perhaps more homesick — when traveling. It always passes, of course, and I always learn about myself — as you are doing. I love reading about your experiences and your reflections on those experiences, Kells. Your writing is a treasure.

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