Day 20: The Red Square #transsiberianwriters #woctakerussia #writingchallenge

It's our last night in Moscow. There is so much to share and describe. The pictures don't do the people justice. It was a magical day. Today we reflect and tonight we dance. * * C2C 1. Enjoy the day and our last night. 2. Dancing in Moscow Writing Prompt: 1. How have your characters…

Day 19: Back in the USSR! #transsiberianwriters #writingchallenge

There's a reason why I planned our trip this way I wanted to start at the end to arrive at our final destination. That's how I feel about my story. What happens at the end? Who is my character? What has her journey? Who are my main characters when the chapter closes? Starting in Vladivostok…

Day 18: Rumbo Moscow #transsiberianwriters

Today I took the time to smell the flowers and made it a point to document as many beautiful things as I could find. Next stop is Moscow! We arrive in the morning. It's our last night on the train. There are no words to describe what this journey has been like for me. *…

Day 17: HAPPY PRIDE FROM RUSSIA!!!

Sunday, June 25th Today is PRIDE in my beloved New York City 💙💛💚❤️💜🌈💙 I am very lucky to come from a country that for the most part allows me to have some freedoms. As we get closer to Moscow, the excitement of being in Russia is beginning to fade because the reality is that while…

Day 16: Emotional Day ~ Yekaterinburg/Suzdal #transsiberianwriters

Saturday, June 24th ~ It's nice to get off the train today. We are spending the night in Suzdal and I get to take a long shower in an actual bathroom. Praise the goddesses. Worry is beginning to set in. This writing is getting harder but the journey has been is beautiful. So much is…

Day 15: Things that Trigger #writingchallenge #transsiberianwriters

We are in our final days together. Can you believe we have journeyed together for two full weeks? Writers of color on a train in sea of whiteness. This has been such a test of endurance. What is required is stamina. What is required is faith. We've stopped in Yekaterinburg for the day. C2C  1.…

Day 14: On the Europe & Asian border leaving Yekaterinburg #transsiberianwriters #writingchallenge #woctakerussia

Today I am thinking about my daughter and I am meditating on her abilities and gifts. There is so much she has already given the world just by being born. So today as I continue on this journey, one that is getting more challenging by the second, I am praying for her safety and ours.…

Day 13: The House of Special Purpose #transsiberianwriters #writingchallenge #woctakerussia

It's a beautiful Day in Irkutsk. Today is a special day on the journey for me I am celebrating a huge accomplishment in my life. I am all smiles and filled with hope. I am moving in the world with so much gratitude and I'm excited for what this day will bring. I love tours…

Day 12: On the Shores of Lake Baikal #transsiberianwriters

Today I am missing home. I'm missing our activists, poets and writers who are on the frontlines fighting for human rights. What I'm NOT missing are our politics, the injustices, the corruption, and the complete lack of respect for black and brown bodies. I made the mistake of logging into my social media and it…

Day 11: Train ride to Listvyanka/Irkutsk #transsiberianwriters #woctakerussia

It's 10:05pm. Today was a full day of travel. We will arrive in Listvyanka early in the morning so I'm going to bed soon. Tomorrow we will take a boat ride on Lake Baikal, and go on a hike. I am having an amazing time. I'm not home sick yet. I feel so at peace.…