The Beers of Venezuela, Year Two: Full Bodied Urine
Before we even came to Venezuela I had an idea about the beer situation here. In preparation for our move, Kat and I both read the off-beat travelogue Socialist Dreams and … Continue reading
US Diplomats Expelled
Three high ranking diplomats were expelled from Venezuela yesterday. They need to be out of the country by noon tomorrow. It’s all over the global news, but here’s a quick … Continue reading
Small World Moment of the Summer
We spent the final three weeks of our summer break on the beautiful north shore of Nova Scotia. One lovely summer afternoon we were driving through the village of Malagash … Continue reading
Graham Starts Nursery
He was so brave. He held back tears and sniffled a little. “Come back in six minutes, okaaaaay?” That was the first day. Since then he’s been comforting his classmates … Continue reading
Power Out
A new thrill. According to the news, more than 12 of the 23 states are without electricity, including the one in which we live. The government immediately blamed the far-right … Continue reading
Playa la Cinta
Graham woke up this morning saying, “Mom, is this the sneaky sneaky Friday with no school?” It is. In fact, it’s a sneaky sneaky weekend. We were supposed to fly … Continue reading
Mountain? Check. Beach? Check.
Within the first two weeks of being back, we managed to do two things that we failed to do at any time last year. 1. Hike on the Avila. 2. … Continue reading
Milk Arrival
At the end of last Spring, news of Venezuelan toilet paper shortages was making the international media rounds. (Shit sells…or something like that. ) Upon our recent return, I went to … Continue reading
Back Online, Literally
On August 1st we arrived back in Caracas for a new school year. This time with four suitcases, not 24. We arrived to our #1 nanny, Dora. So thankful. We … Continue reading
Fino Cambur 