Starting the School Year
(Originally posted August 2015) New teachers started a week before the rest of the staff came back to campus. This time was split between getting to know the workings of the school and exploring the city. There are twelve foreign newbies this year, which, for a school of hundred foreign staff, shows relatively low…
Two Weeks In
(Originally posted August 2015) Two weeks ago my family dropped me off at the Madison airport. The last time I went up that same escalator toward security was over ten years ago and I was traveling to Venezuela, an experience that inspired my life in so many ways and kick started my love of…
The Night Before
(Originally posted July 2015) Almost a year ago, I started to get serious about following my dream to move abroad. I often told myself that I would take a year off to travel, live and work in another country when I became tenured in the school district. Wanting that job security seemed like a…
Cancun – Spring Break 2013
I guess I was left speechless from the 2013 Spring Break trip to Cancun with Maria, Toño, Sara and Terry. So here’s some pictures instead:
Tossa De Mar, Spain – 2014
In 2014, we traveled to Madrid for Ellen and Rodri’s wedding. Madrid is always fun and beautiful, along with a day trip to Segovia. Then, we all traveled to Valencia for a few days. Next, Debbie and I traveled to Barcelona. Finally, I traveled alone to Tossa de Mar for a few days. Apparently, I…
Barcelona – 2014
In 2014, we traveled to Madrid for Ellen and Rodri’s wedding. Madrid is always fun and beautiful, along with a day trip to Segovia. Then, we all traveled to Valencia for a few days. Next, Debbie and I traveled to Barcelona. Finally, I traveled alone to Tossa de Mar for a few days. Apparently, I…
Valencia – 2014
In 2014, we traveled to Madrid for Ellen and Rodri’s wedding. Madrid is always fun and beautiful, along with a day trip to Segovia. Then, we all traveled to Valencia for a few days. Next, Debbie and I traveled to Barcelona. Finally, I traveled alone to Tossa de Mar for a few days. Apparently, I…
Madrid – 2014
In 2014, we traveled to Madrid for Ellen and Rodri’s wedding. Madrid is always fun and beautiful, along with a day trip to Segovia. Then, we all traveled to Valencia for a few days. Next, Debbie and I traveled to Barcelona. Finally, I traveled alone to Tossa de Mar for a few days. Apparently, I…
Mexico City and a Visit to Copales
When you realize five years later that you never wrote the update…. Here’s pictures from a visit to Mexico City and a trip back to Copales in 2013: Cuetzalan, Puebla Copales
Reflections on Cuba
(Originally posted June 2014) So, how was your trip? After several years of writing these post-trip updates for my friends and family, this has been one of the most challenging experiences to summarize. While participating in the Witness for Peace Education Delegation allowed me to visit Cuba, opened doors to speak with a variety…