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The Formidable Fortress (aka Embassy Lima)

You know me, I’m not much for wasting time. Might as well just jump right in. I woke up Friday morning feeling energized and ready to see the town. Nia and I started our day with a walk to a nearby cafe, where we met Janeth (pronounced Ha-Net), our server. She was quite taken with...

And So It Begins…

Hola from Peru! It’s been a chaotic 48 hours of transit and orientation to our new home. I had forgotten how humbling it is to struggle with communication and completing basic tasks. That being said, small wins (like successfully ordering a latte), make you feel like a million bucks...

It’s Moving Day!

Well, what do you know?! It’s Moving Day at Apartamento Novak! We are not-so-patiently awaiting the arrival of the movers, at which point chaos will ensue. Here’s a snapshot of what our place looks like at the moment. Above: The Air Freight (cross your fingers that it’s...

Baptism Mania

It was a wild weekend here on the home front.  We are a mere one week from our international move now and for some reason (back in January) we thought it’d be a grand idea to schedule Nia’s baptism in the midst of all our shopping and packing.  Chaos adds to the fun...