My Impressions
A Few Thoughts on Life and Travel
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This book contains 29 separate stories all setting out to describe observations and feelings upon the encounter of old and new places and friends. When I see a new place or when I have a ‘wow’ sensation I have tried to capture it in text hoping I can elevate the reader to join me in the ‘wow.’ Short Stories.... 1. Amanda from New York. 2. The Grandpa Clock from New Zealand. 3. Africa? Does it make sense? 4. My New Bicycle from Singapore. 5. First day in Japan from Tokyo. 6. Akihabara, lucky escape. 7. Anna Karenina in anticipation. 8. The Game from Sendai 9. Nikko, going down hill. 10. Tokoya, cutting it short 11. Sumida Gawa, a new day 12. Losing it, and finding myself. 13. Life Ordinaire, nothing much happening. 14. Foot Massage in Hua Hin, a new acquaintance. 15. The Unplanned Boat Trip 16. My Shoes 17. Advice to university graduates 2007
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The world offers fantastic experiences and human encounters in new environments; these are life’s highlights. In My Impressions, author Frank Olsson captured many special moments during his worldwide travels and now shares these in this memoir and travelogue. A collection of twenty-nine notes on life and travel, the events take place in Asia, the United States, Europe, and New Zealand. The vignettes describe the locations and experiences with a light and positive approach, reflecting Olsson’s appreciation for his rich life. Meet the cab driver in New York; have a drink at the Wells Tavern; tour Petoskey, Michigan; stroll the streets of Milano; and relax on the beach at Waikiki. Filled with vivid descriptions of people and surroundings, and interspersed with tidbits of local history, My Impressions showcases Olsson’s wide array of experiences during his international travels in the banking industry. The writings highlight Olsson’s openness to new people and new situations, and underscores the philosophy that deep and genuine friendships can be made anywhere in the world.
About the Author
Frank Olsson was born in Sweden in1947 and has an extensive banking background. He lived in several countries before retiring in New Zealand with his wife, Linda. They have three sons and spend time in Sweden every year.