"My name is Veronica Smiles. I am 35. I am an American journalist. I am here to cover humanitarian work taking place in your country. But I think you already know this. You know that I didn't bring any drugs into your country."

My knee length skirt is dirty from the travel. I am tired and disheveled. My button down blouse no longer has one of its buttons. I am scared but refuse to show it in my eyes.