This is a continuation of a previous posting on The Gritty Side of Medellin. Originally, I had intended to post a summary of both of the unique barrios of Comuna 13 in Medellin and the […]
Category: South America
The Gritty Side: Medellin Comuna 13
Many travelers, including myself at times tend to stay in the more posh, safe and mainstream areas of a foreign city. I like to go out of the box and explore the grittier side of […]
My Crutch
I had intentionally set out this January with the RY group knowing that they would be my crutch, my safety net, my security, my solace and hopefully my confidence builder to get back into solo […]
An Ecuadorian Salon Experience
After being on the road for about two months, it was time for a trim up. Besides the fact that I was seeing old friends and attending a wedding in a few short days…it was […]
Quito Ecuador: Changing Of The Guards
What a moving experience. I am always moved by a people’s commitment, values, and patriotic views. Every Monday at 11am, the Ecuadorian President Correra attends the crowd on the balcony of the Presidential Palace for […]
A Chocolate Haven in Ecuador
I just found this drafted post from 2012!! I didn’t realize that I hadn’t posted it. So….with much tardiness, I give you Chocolate in Ecuador!! With my empending South America Travel looming over my head; […]
Market Day: Otavalo Ecuador
The market in Otavalo Ecuador is said to be the largest in all of Ecuador. Located about an hour and half by bus outside of Quito, Teresa was insistent that she needed to do some […]
The 3 (or 5) Day Alcoholic Challenge: The Conclusion
If your wondering how The 3 Day Alcoholic Challenge turned out; I’m about to tell you. I mentioned in the first post that on day #2, we decided that 3 days was simply not enough […]
Spending a Little Time in the Northern Hemisphere
Teresa posted the following to Facebook. Today’s adventure. “We slept in planning on going to the equator today knowing it wasn’t very far from our hotel . We left the hotel around 10:30 thinking we’ll […]
Work to Live
I have spent the past two months traveling in some of the poorest countries in South America. If nothing else, it’s opened my mind to a few questions about my own life. “Am I working […]
A Re-Discovered Life 