We’ve built families in various places around the world. Home is where your cracked mug is. From Nicaragua to New Zealand, the human family is strong and beautiful.
Dinner with the Clendons
Two weeks ago, we rented a car to go to Akaroa, New Zealand. On our way to Jucy car rentals, we got off the bus two stops too early and ended up walking. We then saw a car pass us…
In Colorado For 5 Days Only
Being back in Colorado for 5 days has been a rushed but wonderful time. Since landing, we’ve pretty much been on the go. We rented a car and drove as far east as the Colorado/Nebraska border (3 1/2 hours by…
Cuarenta (40): Ecuadorian card game of choice
I love learning new card games. Cuarenta is a really fun, Ecuadorian game that’s easy but addicting!
Making pizza for 20 people
Making pizza for 20 people in the south of Quito, Ecuador. Her home is beautiful. It’s in the south of Quito. And, guess what. It’s quiet there! Jonathan gave a presentation on pizza a few weeks ago. And, apparently, everyone in Maribel’s family has been asking for the recipe for the dough (la massa) ever since.
My favorite day so far…being welcomed as part of an Ecuadorian family
Today our Spanish teacher, Maribel, invited us to visit her family with her, in Guaytacama (the small town where she grew up and her father, Manuel, still lives). Jonathan and I were very excited at the idea of seeing how…