by Alexa | Nov 10, 2019 | Peru
Week two in Peru! Lima is beautiful, but I was feeling like I was trapped in the Miraflores/Barranco bubble. It is a nice bubble but a pretty normal one. This Saturday changed it; the day brought a trip to the district of San Juan de Lurigancho that showed me a...
by Alexa | Nov 3, 2019 | Peru
This week was a reset week. With a wild end to Santiago, I took ample time this week to chillllll. But, of course chilling in Remote Year still means doing lots of things…just less than usual J So far, Lima is great! Also, HAPPY HALLOWEEEEEN! We are living and working...
by Alexa | Oct 25, 2019 | Chile
You know the expression ‘not all sunshine and rainbows’? Well coming off last weekend to what I arrived to, it could not be truer. Upon landing from Easter Island, we were greeted by the ghost town of Santiago on curfew. The streets were empty. You’d be arrested if...
by Alexa | Oct 25, 2019 | Chile
One month in Chile is not enough! A week of learning Spanish and a weekend in one of the most Remote islands of the world! Skip ahead to Easter Island if you’re bored of Santiago, such a cool trip 🙂 Culture Notes Santiago has a lot of pedestrian friendly areas in the...
by Alexa | Oct 14, 2019 | Chile
Week two in Santiago brought new acquaintances, a new (to me) religion, and lots of color on the coast! Also ample time with Pareans, and I am so grateful for them. Santiago is credit card friendly, so not a lot of cash needed. BUT they ask for your signature and...
