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Chapter 3 – Nothing As It Seems

Catherine sank into the gray modern sofa. It was too hard for her liking, not soft and comfortable like hers at home. She took a long sip of the scotch and closed her eyes for a moment, preparing herself for something she couldn't name but knew would change everything.

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Lessons from a Hike in Costa Rica

The view was pure rainforest: a lush, tangled wilderness so dense with trees and vines you couldn't see more than five feet into it. This was the kind of place that swallows paths whole within days and casually hosts snakes that would strongly prefer you visit elsewhere.

What do you do with old journals, documents, an maps?

Chapter 2 - Strange Things

Sara had provided hints over the years about things she was involved with, but every time Catherine tried to dig deeper, Sara would change the subject or provide some cryptic answer. And as the years passed, her answers became even more evasive.

Disappearance of Sara Bryn Kenyon

Chapter 1 - Disappearance of Sara Bryn Kenyon

In March 2020 Catherine Reynolds-Carter received a letter from a lawyer in Maldonado, Uruguay. The letter was to inform her that Sara Bryn Kenyon's home near Piriápolis had been confiscated by authorities.

What was the best Foo Fighters album and songs?

Music: Things of Significance

‘Everlong’ is probably their most recognizable hit. "Hello, I’ve waited here for you." The intersection between romance and despair is a quick walk.

What's the best way to break the ice and talk to people when traveling?

The Cat, the Bulb, and the Boldness of Being Weird

The real reason for the decal: I’m not naturally a “walk up and chat” type. But stick a clinging cat on your bumper and suddenly everyone—from retirees in Winnebagos to teenagers in gas stations—wants to talk.

Is it safe to travel in a rv alone?

People in Parking Lots

He was a 40-something with a shiny silver BMW convertible and teeth that looked like they’d been Photoshopped. He pulled up next to me, locked eyes, and delivered his question like a missile: “Why are you doing this?”