I was kind of a nerdy kid. My childhood dream was to become a zoologist and travel to the Galápagos Islands to study the massive tortoises who live there. As I got older my commitment to this dream faded. However, my fascination with these amazing reptiles remains, and I recently had the opportunity to meet…… Continue reading On finally meeting the Galápagos tortoise
Author: Jackson Atkins
A Northerner in Texas
I’ve been living in Austin for almost a year now and as the anniversary approaches I’ve been reflecting on what I like and dislike about this weird city. My random thoughts are compiled below. The Good The people are very friendly and strangers always want to chat. This is an aspect that takes some getting…… Continue reading A Northerner in Texas
The Mushrooms of Iceland
Telling people you are going to Iceland is a funny experience. About half the people I told were jealous. The other half responded with a confused look: “Why are you going to Iceland?” I didn’t really have an answer for them. Volcanoes? Glaciers? Waterfalls?
Jackson Atkins 