Aug
26
Fellow Traveller
How long have I been on the mountain? I’m not sure, to tell the truth. Many days, certainly. Most likely weeks. And time isn’t the only thing I find problematic. I’m wrestling with all the big questions. Meaning. Identity. I’m a foreigner, which may have something to do with it. I’m a guest at the State Hotel on the summit of Queer Stone Mountain. My room number is 21. The radiator works intermittently. The water pressure is OK, but if you want a hot shower in the morning, you’ll be disappointed.
Wonderful short story by Hari Kunzru involving a close encounter with Pandas. It’s the first in a planned “relay of stories” inspired by journeys between the UK and China.