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Karena, I am flattered beyond words. Man, no amount of WOP cohorts can prepare me well enough to write a proper thank you note. This is one of the biggest highlights of my year, and this has been one rocking year.

I was so touched by your story behind the coconut tree climber. Man, you write about it so evocatively! You ignited the same wonder I had when I photographed that man.

I am struggling to articulate how touched I am by this issue. But you're my friend now. I trust you know how moved I am. Karena, you're the best. THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sending you a tight hug from here, and waiting for a couple years to pass. I'm most probably coming to the US for my masters and you are one of the first people I'm meeting. I'll try and bring a coconut or two! And I'll give you a tighter hug then!

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I'll be waiting for that hug Ishan!

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What a great feature Karena. Ishan's work indeed deserves to be shared widely. An amazing young man who is cultivating wonder of our amazing world.

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I'm glad you enjoyed it, Rick. I am so proud of Ishan!

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Agreed! Thanks for sharing, Karena!

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Great feature Karena!! Ishan has a really unique prespective and it comes out in his writing. Great work!

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A profile of Ishan is always a good idea. And you did it excellently.

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Ishan 💙

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Kerala! Reminds me of childhood summers!

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Doesn't it just?!

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