The Fruits of a Fiasco
[It has taken a bit of time to process our October vacation in Cuba. So here is the first of a short series of Cuba posts. Enjoy!] Ignorance can be … Continue reading
Colonia Tovar
This past weekend I ventured with a group of teachers and their families to the Leavenworth of Caracas. It’s a cute, albeit insanely touristy, Bavarian town tucked up the mountains … Continue reading
The Beers of Venezuela
Coming from the Pacific Northwest, where everyone knows someone who brews frothy suds in the garage (such as my incredibly talented brother-in-law, Steve), you might imagine my disappointment upon arriving … Continue reading
Teleferico
By Kat Sorry for the delayed post! So, back in August when my mom Yolanda was still here visiting, we decided to take a family trip up the Avila — … Continue reading
Siete Mares: Tranquilo y Chevere Epitomized
By Kat The photos above will largely speak for themselves, but I’ll include a short description too. At the end of August, to thank my mom for helping us to … Continue reading
Softball Tourney in Maracaibo
“It’s hot here. 100% of the time.” Yeah, no shit, coach. Thanks for telling me something my balls knew as soon as I got off the plane. Maracaibo, where all the oil … Continue reading
Daddy-son Dates — Punk Concert
A couple Fridays ago, the day after the La Estancia hip-hop/capoeria date actually, I took Graham out to a free punk concert. Just outside the same Altamira metro stop, there … Continue reading
Daddy-son Dates — Parque del Este
This the second of three places Graham and I adventured to last week. Parque del Este In part one of this series I noted how La Estancia was just two … Continue reading
Daddy-son Dates — La Estancia
In this series I’ll highlight some places little G and I adventured to last week. La Estancia La Estancia is perhaps the most beautiful and well-maintained park in Caracas. Before … Continue reading
Fino Cambur 