Great Escapes

Great Escapes

What to do if that bus ride over the Andes is really out of the question this month

It seems to be true: you never outgrow your need for escapes. That’s what stories are for.  Now, of course if you can hire a yacht, fly to Greece, or take a bus through the Andes this weekend, those would be OK too. If not, stories make great escapes— inexpensive and always convenient.

Date
June 15, 2023
Author
Jan Stephens
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