Phase 2 – Practicar Español!
We were sad to leave our language school; not only because it symbolized “sink or swim,” but more so because we have developed relationships with our teachers. 20 hours per week with one-one-one tutors has given us a great foundation for the rules, grammar and vocabulary of Spanish. Now, it will take loads of practice […]
To Market
I love a good market – and this is a good one. Adam and I set out early this morning to buy some produce. Huancaro market is in our neighborhood and takes place every Saturday. Farmers come in from the mountains to sell their produce, livestock, and other goods to city dwellers and shop owners. […]
Five, Four, Three, Two
Countdown to departure. We fly to Peru on April 9th. Our month in the states has been busy and rewarding – and we sure needed the extra time to finish preparing to be out of the country for nine months. Our travel to Maryland, Washington DC, New York and Florida has given us good practice […]
Pre-Departure Steps
The first and hardest steps of pre-departure preparation have been 1) purging our home, 2) listing our many responsibilities and accounts to settle up, and 3) preparing our hearts to say “so-long” to many dear friends whom we will miss sorely. The busy-ness of logistics planning helps to keep the sadness of goodbyes at bay, […]
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