Category Archives: 24-hours-on-earth

24 timezones in a single day, on Christmas Eve

15:16 hrs – Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation

This is no time for gentlemen in Russia, says the conductor, whose face has suddenly assumed an ugly, common expression. The kinder looking of the young men quotes Pushkin: “The illusion which exalts us is dearer to us than ten-thousand truths.”

14:46 hrs – Mbabane, Swaziland

All stopped screaming suddenly. Kunene, who had pulled his machete a moment earlier, let go off Hhohho’s hair and sat down, his mouth open. I saw many people close their eyes and unfold their arms. They looked like black angels.

13:46 hrs – Berlin, Germany

Done most of the Christmas shopping. A small portion of pudding by the window amidst puddles of love juice. A small portion of pudding by the window amidst puddles of love juice.