Mountain View's 7-Degree Reality Check: Coffee, Chaos, and That One Weird Hostel
woke up to the sound of my own snoring, which is basically the soundtrack to being a digital nomad. checked my phone, and it's...7.14 degrees celsius right now. feels like 4.49. brrr. brrr. brrr. i just checked and it's...there right now, hope you like that kind of thing. grabbed my laptop, the one that's seen more coffee spills than a barista's apron, and stumbled into the nearest cafe. the wifi here is as reliable as a politician's promise, but hey, it's a vibe. the barista, a grizzled veteran who probably remembers when this town was just a blip on the map, gave me the 'you look lost' look. i am lost. in more ways than one. the weather's a mood, honestly. it's like the city is giving you a big, chilly hug. if you get bored, the mountains are just a short drive away. seriously, the views from the top of that one hill are something else. someone told me that the local hostel has bedbugs, but i didn't see any. i heard that the best tacos are at that sketchy place downtown. i heard that too. the reviews are mixed, like a bad cocktail. but hey, that's part of the adventure, right? i'm here, typing this with my fingers slowly turning into icicles, and i'm loving every minute of it. the chaos is real. the coffee is strong. the internet is...well, it's there. i'm linking you to the hostel's page on tripadvisor because you should know what you're getting into. Hostel Name and the taco spot that might kill you but probably won't. Taco Place Name. and if you're into hiking, Mountain Trail Name. just don't blame me if you get lost. the map's below, but honestly, it's probably more confusing than my thought process right now.
. the coffee's getting cold. the fingers are getting colder. the story continues. maybe. i'll figure it out after another shot of espresso. or maybe i'll just nap in the sunshine. either way, mountain view, you're weird. i love it.
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