Shannon Costello

I know exactly where I am, yet find myself bewildered.

I understand the language, yet cannot comprehend my environment.

I am surrounded by that which used to have meaning but does so no longer. Brand names, names of places and streets, wordless road signs clearly intended to communicate important information — all are lost on me. Worst of all are the faces, familiar by now only in that each one represents a person of whom I know nothing, and who in turn knows nothing of me.

Sevilla 12/12/05, first full day