Nick HarrisonThe Smell of SpringThere’s a certain smell in the woods this time of year — growth and decay, cigarettes and DEET, pine needles and sweat, that swamp where…Apr 25, 2022Apr 25, 2022
Nick HarrisonPainting the LandSitting by an alpine lake, gazing up at the towering peaks, the wind races down the rocky spires and across the water until it hits my face…Apr 19, 2022Apr 19, 2022
Nick HarrisonObservationsThis morning I found myself taking full advantage of the 20 seconds during which my Nespresso machine transforms pod into coffee. In those…Feb 23, 2022Feb 23, 2022
Nick HarrisonLooking For AnswersJust this morning I was notified of a trend in my digital behaviour. My phone informs me that my “pickups”, the number of times I pick up…Nov 24, 20212Nov 24, 20212
Nick HarrisoninEl Condor PasaThe Time In BetweenAfter adventures end. And before they happen. And once they start.Feb 12, 2019Feb 12, 2019
Nick HarrisoninEl Condor PasaOn getting There.A reflection on destinations and dreams while my roommate furiously pukes up bad empanadas in a courageous recovery effort so we can set…Nov 30, 2018Nov 30, 2018
Nick HarrisoninEl Condor PasaWhy am I doing this?As I write this, it is still pouring rain outside. It dumped 50mm today (that’s a lot of water), and it didn’t let up for one second of our…Nov 11, 2018Nov 11, 2018
Nick HarrisoninEl Condor PasaWhoever gets the worst tan wins.1000 kilometers down the coast.Oct 24, 2018Oct 24, 2018
Nick HarrisoninEl Condor PasaI was surfing in Chile, and that’s when it hit me.I was surfing in Chile today. Sitting on a rented board just off the famous rocky point break Punta de Lobos, looking out at the endless…Oct 10, 2018Oct 10, 2018
Nick HarrisoninEl Condor PasaBarber Shop TherapyA rambling introduction, practically nothing about the bike trip and some unsolicited life advice from a complete amateur.Sep 17, 2018Sep 17, 2018