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Three Month Check-In

Posted on November 16, 2012 by one of eleven

In no particular order, below is a brief, very incomplete, list of events from my first few months in Mexico: SAVED  I helped rescue a little puppy stranded on a group of rocks across the river from our apartment after … Continue reading →

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Life Behind the Butcher

Posted on October 15, 2012 by one of eleven

We live behind one of the few butchers in Old Town, Vallarta, which, on the surface, sounds innocent enough.  The storefront is small but charming and very clean.  There is a cold case that fills most of the store stocked … Continue reading →

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You Understood (from South America)

Posted on August 24, 2012 by one of eleven

I saw you from a block away, gliding effortlessly down the sidewalk in Cartagena, ignoring the shop owners barking at tourists and cabbies honking at everyone.  Your yellow blouse and long red skirt hugged every curve of your body, so … Continue reading →

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Consider This (#8) – From Peru

Posted on August 10, 2012 by one of eleven

I was surprised (and immediately ashamed of this reaction), that at Lima’s airport there were a large number of people in wheelchairs working at the gates, taking tickets and manning the information booths. The idea of airport security, and what … Continue reading →

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Parasite Lost (I hope)

Posted on July 29, 2012 by one of eleven

From an email sent to my family today: I think the parasite actually came w/ me from Mexico (I was definitely having some mild gastrointestinal stuff there as well).  I’m on day 3 of meds and feeling MUCH better.  We’re … Continue reading →

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Thin AIr

Posted on July 20, 2012 by one of eleven

The first 24 hours of our trip to S. America involved four airports, two taxis, a bus, and a six-hour layover in Lima, where there is an executive lounge we planned to use b/c of my friend’s Amex benefits.  Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Feliz Adios

Posted on June 30, 2012 by one of eleven

One of the problems with a big move (like moving from Boston to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico) is that it takes a lot of time and planning.  The side-effect being one very, very, long good-bye.  It feels like I have been … Continue reading →

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Commencing Countdown

Posted on April 23, 2012 by one of eleven

In my defense, let me start by saying that I am the kind of person who makes a food shopping list and then leaves it on the counter of my apartment, or worse….leaves it in my back pocket and never … Continue reading →

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