WHERE the LiGHTNiNG STRiKES TWiCE

By Patrick DiMarchi

Let me ask you a question. Where would you want to travel, if knowing the language was of no concern? That question led to a message one morning asking me, "How much for two weeks of your time? I could use a translator if you're interested..." The story you're about to read is a result of that interruption.Where The Lightning Strikes Twice starts when the voice of this fast-paced travel memoir is invited to tag along as an interpreter for a group of hometown friends embarking on a fishing trip along the Caribbean Coast. Leading them through a series of small towns and international watering holes, our narrator shares his thoughts and regional knowledge during this impromptu road trip through the heart of Latin America.Balancing a variety of linguistic barriers and culture shock, this bunch of first time travelers tests the patience of their wanderlust driven guide as he attempts to correct the course of their trip as well as his relationship with the ringleader of this rambunctious group. Follow them as they meet a collection of international vagabonds, roaming ex-pats, and one world leader in this two-week adventure fueled by cultural curiosity and an indefinite tendency to roam.NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: This book was started at a point in my life when I was spending a lot of time time in and out of New York City attempting to go deeper into the world of stand-up comedy. Though that goal started to take a back seat after I went through my notebooks one day and found a collection of writing I had from my travels in Central America. Removed from the experiences I found myself flooded with ideas and knew I had to turn them into something more. Next I rearranged my life and soon found myself spending every moment possible working on the book in one capacity or another. Despite my efforts I went beyond my first projected date of completion by nearly a year. Though for now I will spare telling you anything more before you've had time to read it. Of course I am happy to discuss it with anyone once they have. While writing this book I spent time hopping all over the place. In a matter of two years I traveled throughout Spain, Andorra, California, Miami, Washington D.C., New York City, & all ends of the Shenandoah Valley. To anyone who passed by, remarked on my day, or struck me with inspiration, I thank you. And to the people of Latin America, I extend my appreciation for your hospitality towards me and my adventures over the last ten years. I've been fortunate to make it to some really cool places over the last decade or so and nothing has given me greater pleasure than sharing those stories with my friends. It is only now that I attempt to do the same for a much wider audience. That being said, be prepared to meet a wide variety of characters and scenarios, some of which I've stood in, many of which I haven't. And for those of you who've never met me, I hope you find enjoyment in how I write. I've been told I use a lot of clauses and that I skip around from thoughts to happenings without making much distinction. Which may be true, but at the end of the day I hope this all just sounds like one really long conversation in which you weren't able to get a word in.Once you've read it, please leave me a review. And don't forget to share with any of your friends, whether they be bookworms or vagabonds.Enjoy, Patrick

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1734113928
• ISBN13: 9781734113921
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Patrick Dimarchi
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"