Colombia
Colombia 2018 Nimsi, Thalia and Megan Cartagena Our first day of the trip was just travel from Guadalajara to Cartagena. It was a long day; albeit with smooth travels, from the alarm at 1:36am, then to the airport for migracion and security. We first stopped in Mexico City, as the sun was dawning over the…
Reunion in Ensenada
(Originally posted December 2017) Three years ago we formed our little friends’ circle, Mandy, Ale, Vicki and I. Our friendship grew over evenings of laughter and tears, trips to Chapala and the beach, and several bottles of wine. At the time I was new in Guadalajara, but I knew I found a family away from…
Travels through Cuba
(Originally posted June 2017) Arriving in La Habana Cuba is a complex place. Three years ago I visited Cuba for ten days with an educators delegation with Witness for Peace. This time, I spent two weeks traveling around with friends and a backpack, with fewer government restrictions and more choice in our itinerary and explorations.…
Yeehaw! Austin, Texas
(Originally posted March 2017) Straight from the airport, we dragged our roller bags to a small food truck park known for some of the best BBQ in town. The line was long and only halfway in the share. Other diners knew to come with their six packs, easing into the weekend early. That was Thursday…
Teacher’s Appreciation Day in Mexico
(Originally posted May 2016) Mexico celebrates big for its Teacher’s Appreciation Day. From school wide to classroom celebrations and even a day off of school, it made for a fun week! On Wednesday, in lieu of our regularly scheduled after school meeting, we had a catered luncheon with the whole staff. Everyone gathered in…
Spring Break
(Originally posted April 2016) Spring Break came early in Guadalajara! The girls from Minnesota came to visit the week before the break officially began. On Sunday, I met Nicole, Jess, Danielle, Olivia and Amanda at the airport. After settling them into their AirBnb, right outside the Templo Expiatorio, we walked down to Avenida Chapultepec to…
Night Race in Guanajuato
(Originally posted February 2016) This weekend I traveled to beautiful, historic Guanajuato in the state of León. The owner of my gym, Gaby, organizes groups of runners from Guadalajara to travel to races around the country. Mandy, myself and seventeen other runners arrived Saturday morning, settled into town, ran the night race, and explored the…
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:
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…