Before I begin with the post, I want to let you know that this post is a little dated. It was written over my break when I was back in the U.S. Like I said …
Callie Paur
Be Amazed.
I made it! After nearly a year without drinking good Wisconsin milk, flushing my toilet paper and seeing my niece, I am back. (And I’m looking at the world with my new Peruvian experience eyes.) …
Me? Procrastinator?
This blog is quite a testament to its title. I wrote this out at least three weeks ago in one of my classes and just haven’t typed it out. I guess it’s kind of fun …
In Mancora…
Surfers find their niche among the olas And seafood is as fresh as it comes. Gringos bathe in sunscreen And skin is rejuvenated by bathing in mud. A mototaxi breeze keeps you cool And is …
New blog post for Callie
Along with the last blog, I thought I’d write about things that I miss and don’t miss about home (besides the obvious things like family and friends). Things I miss: WI FRESH milk Mexican food …
Foreigner?
It’s odd how familiar Lima has gotten. I know what buses to take to get around the city, what Peruvian snacks are my favorite (margaritas: http://en.tubodeguita.com/cookies-margarita-vanilla-cookies-6-packs-from-sayon.html), where the good places are to eat, when I’m …
Thinking about the EEUU
I finally have a flight back to the States! I’ll be in the land of red, white, and blue on the 12th of July (sadly, missing the freedom celebrations by a week but not much …
So long sweet summer….
School is now in full swing and I actually have homework again. I do miss the time at the beach and the unlimited free time, but I guess it’s nice to feel productive. This semester …
Carnaval in the land of blue, green, and yellow
If anyone knows anything about Carnaval (Portuguese spelling) or Carnival (English spelling), you know that Brazil is world-famous for their pre-lent celebration, or maybe a better word to use would be crazy-over-the-top-country-wide-festival. The biggest cities, …
Trujillo
I have returned to the southern homeland of Lima, but my month in Trujillo was really great. As you may know, I was there for a month working as an intern with Inca Link (incalink.net), …