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Freitag, der 1. Mai 2020Sonntag, der 11. Oktober 2020

Tales from the Qrypt – Mark Prt 2

He took my silence as consent and we drove for a while down moonlit country roads bordered on either side by tall sugarcane fields. Mark was quiet, it was a little unsettling for me because I had gotten use to his incessant chatter. Eventually we emerged unto a road that ran parallel to the ocean and he turned unto a graveled beach access road. I could hear the gravel hitting the sides of the SUV despite the throaty roar of the engine. The sound abruptly receded as we drove unto what appeared to be soft grass.

The moon was a glow of orange light behind heavy clouds, the starless sky was dark and all I could see below it was liquid inky blackness where the sea should be. I could hear turbulent waves crashing on the shoreline and I assumed we were on an outcropping of rock high above the sea. Mark turned the engine off and the smell of the sea wafted in on a gust of fresh air as I put my window down. It was going to rain, I could smell it in the air.

Donnerstag, der 30. April 2020Donnerstag, der 30. April 2020

Tales from the Qrypt – Mark Prt 1

I never thought I’d see him again, I’d rattled off my number and quickly walked away. I thought it was hardly likely he would ever call me. Well….. that wasn’t exactly how it went. One Friday my phone rang and when I answered, an unfamiliar voice said my name. I couldn’t figure out who it was until he said “this is Mark, we met on the beach remember?”. It all came flooding back, the big tall guy who talked a lot. Mark wanted to invite me out for a drink and I thought why not? I graciously accepted and gave him directions to pick me up.

I figured that since it was a Friday night we were probably going to the Gap so I should wear something that said ‘island living’. I chose simple black Capri pants and a lime green chiffon top with skinny straps that crisscrossed my back. I decided on black platform slippers to go with my outfit. I always hesitate when it comes to choosing what shoes to wear because I think it makes a guy feel weird if his date is taller than he is! but that was definitely not ever going to be an issue in Mark’s case, he was probably 6′-4″ tall.

When Mark drove up and I stepped into his SUV I saw that he had made an effort as well. He wore a white linen shirt tucked into black jeans and his cologne smelled like something pricey. He wore bold jewelry that complemented his simple outfit and I liked that he obviously cared about his appearance and knew how to dress well. We drove off and I did not get to say much because Mark loved to talk! He would ask me a question and by the time I was halfway through my answer he would be talking about something else! at first it was annoying, I love to hear myself talk too! but after a while I thought maybe its a nervous habit, so I let him to drone on.

Dienstag, der 28. April 2020Mittwoch, der 27. Mai 2020

Tales from the Qrypt – Brandy Prt 2

That evening our flight to Rome was relaxed and comfortable, the service was surprising good considering the reasonably priced tickets we had gotten. I would highly recommend Norwegian Air which operates out of London Gatwick to Rome Fiumicino. The only drawback is that the cost of checked luggage is not included so you’ll have to be a notoriously light traveler like I am.

We arrived late that night and took a taxi to the Quirti Vatican Relais, our home for the next 2 days. The bed and breakfast is located along a picturesque tree-lined street in what is referred to as the ‘old town’ and is within walking distance of The Vatican. When we arrived that night I was struck by the huge ornate wooden doors that guarded the main entrances of the buildings on both sides of the street. I had never seen such huge doors, they appeared to be about 8Ft. wide and 10 Ft. tall!