Las Golondrinas/ The Swallows

Swallows have been said to be a symbol of endurance, renewal, and loyalty. Footfalls to the Alamo includes a song, La Golondrina, with words that reflect a bird “being tossed about by the wind’” while longing for its homeland yet traveling on. Swallow pairs mate for life and sometimes return to familiar breeding areas. “These…

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The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! My name is Shawn and I am an aspiring writer based in Austin, Texas for most of the year.  I’m also First Mate aboard a sailing vessel in the Great Lakes for dedicated periods.  I decided to start a blog to share stories about my travel, life experiences and interests.  Readers…

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