The meaning of the word 'Amateur' is one who does something for the love of it. I am an amateur at many things, with a deep interest in many others. If I keep this up, chances are I'll stay an amateur for the rest of my life. I'd like that.
Robert O'Connor's Full profile
Hometown
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Location now
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Work published
Roosevelt Torch, Chicago Journal
Travel philosophy
See it all, hear it all, smell it all, but above all, experience it all.
Craziest place
Madurai, India
Bizarre experience
Being asked by a number of people in India what happened to my face as if there were some horrible event that happened. It was acne, which for some people I suppose is pretty horrible.
Advice
Never go to places just to look at the landmarks. Or at least if you do, be sure to remember something else.
Dream destination
Baghdad, as soon as everyone comes back to their senses.
Traveled before
France, Spain, Italy, England, Wales, Ireland, Australia, India, US (Midwest, Southwest and the South)
Going next
Wherever I smell whiffs of mystery, intrigue and wonder.
Read more about me
- Feb 08, 2008 - Bangalore, India
In a country bursting with human life, it's nice once in a while to get away and enjoy the quiet ......
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