I was all ready to upload my best pictures from Ecuador back in August (Apparently it’s October. Who knew?) until I realized that the best shots are neatly organized in a folder on… Continue reading
(This post will function as a personal narrative of the Lost City/Ciudad Perdida and a following post will be a review with tips based on my experience. When I was looking up reviews… Continue reading
I got sick this weekend, all weekend. It wasn’t a predictable and manageable travelers’ sickness, because that wouldn’t have phased me. Instead, I got the flu or something similar, with a bad fever,… Continue reading
Weren’t you cold last night? Are you cold right now? It’s so cold this time of year. Are you hot right now? It’s so hot this time of year. Do you like Colombian… Continue reading
I had a blog post typed out. I also had a picture of the most precious birthday gift of all time. Unfortunately the internet cafe I’m frequenting refuses to acknowledge the files on… Continue reading
If you ever want to get absolutely showered with candy, treats and birthday wishes, teach English abroad. I’m the only native speaker and foreigner at the school (and possibly all of Tabio), so… Continue reading
Profe! Profe! Teach-ARRR! Who, me? Ah. Yes, me. On the first day of school, my principal instructed me to speak in only English in front of the students, and the other teachers told… Continue reading
I hate the beginning. Love it and hate it. Acostumbrarse is one of my favorite verbs in Spanish, meaning “get accustomed to.” What, you don’t have a favorite Spanish verb? You really should.… Continue reading
As I mentioned before, all 36 of us have been coexisting in a little country home retreat outside of Bogotá called Santa Cruz, until the 22nd when everyone ships out for our placements.… Continue reading
So far – three days in – Colombia has felt almost disturbingly…natural. It’s very similar to Ecuador, with the same Latin American flavor characteristic to Guatemala as well. Street dogs, corrugated metal, food… Continue reading
Thank yous. Boys and the entire Danbury crew for putting up with me. Coworkers and bosses at AIFS for a great ten months. Gunner for snugs and not eating anything important. Teagan, Brianne… Continue reading
