Monthly Archives: August 2019

I wasn’t sure I would get the opportunity to host Sebastian before he starts school. But the stars aligned and he flew as an unaccompanied minor on a direct flight from Seattle. His flight was scheduled to arrive at 5:20 am. So, I chose to spend the night at the Mexico City airport in aContinue reading “Puebla . . . And Sebastian!”

On Tuesday I leave for Puebla City! I’ll be back for Dia de los Muertos and the San Miguel Jazz and Blues Festival in November. I am anxious to explore and observe a new city, but will be sad to leave a city where I know my way around and leave some people and placesContinue reading “Good by for Now San Miguel”

Last week I felt sad and uncomfortable to realize my role was that of tourist, with little opportunity to practice much higher level Spanish. This week I’m trying on a different role – that of observer, and appreciator. It still doesn’t feel ideal, but I can live with it, and it feels more true. ThanksContinue reading “Maybe Observer and Appreciator?”