Month: November 2019

Week 2: Finding Our Groove

Week 2: Finding Our Groove

I’m happy to report, things are looking up at Spanish school. I only say that because a new batch of students arrived on Monday, which means I’m not the worst Spanish speaker anymore. I know, the ego is a terrible thing. It’s easy to spot…

Our First Week in Lima

Our First Week in Lima

We are one week in and my list of favorite things in Lima is growing. Number one is the district we chose to call home, Barranco. It’s considered the city’s most romantic and bohemian neighborhood. Judging by the young couples making out on every motorcycle,…

The Unknown

The Unknown

Our bags are packed, the refrigerator is empty and Charlie’s head is freshly shaved. We’ve been vaccinated for typhoid, had our dental cleanings (and one filling – that would be me) and filled our prescriptions for malaria, traveler’s tummy, and migraines. Our picture frames, books…

Big News

Big News

I woke up on this Monday morning with two words on my mind: Holy. Crap. First of all, it’s dumping snow outside despite being 75 degrees yesterday (and I’m not mad about it). Secondly, tomorrow is my 37th birthday (um, what?)… And lastly, my head…

Blog Writing

Blog Writing

I write almost every day, which is not something you can tell by this blog so far. I’ve written four posts in the past year since I started it, and I certainly didn’t advertise them. This is actually the fourth blog I’ve tried to start…