Taking Trick or Treating to the Street
For the last couple years our wonderful librarian, Ms. Feller, has organized on-campus trick or treating for our kids. This year though she took us to the streets (or better, … Continue reading
First Doctor Visit
Graham fears going to the doctor. So one of the most fino cambur things about Graham’s first doctor visit in Venezuela was that the pediatrician didn’t wear the normal doctor … Continue reading
Octovarfest 2014
Last weekend we packed the family + Nadjib in the car and headed to Oktoberfest Colonia Tovar for the punnily named, “Oktovarfest.” As mentioned in my first visit to Colonia Tovar — Colonia Tovar : … Continue reading
Auyama Carving
Ahhh, nothing like the great Autumn tradition of carving an auyama jack-o-lantern on a slightly humid 70 degree evening.
Rio de Janiero
So we made it. But barely. We figured that the week leading up to our departure would automatically make it one of the top trips we’ve taken so far. Truth be … Continue reading
Leaving on a Prayer
This post deserves some background music. So, click play below, adjust the sound to 1/4 full volume, close your eyes, and count to twenty to set the mood. Then open your eyes … Continue reading
3rd Annual Venezuelan Beer Tasting — Results
A big thanks to all the brave participants this year. Beer aficionados + copious quantities of beer + ping-pong balls + cups + tables = well, you get the picture. … Continue reading
Cuties in Caracas
A bizarre little video about Caracas from 1969. We’ve visited that Centro Comercial Chacaito several times. Certainly it looks better in the video than it does now. “They may have … Continue reading
Life Can Be Costly Sometimes
I love Life. I really do, in a meaningful way — ever since I was a kid. Graham loves it too, especially Life at Grandma’s house. Sure, there’s just a … Continue reading
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