Ways The US is Better Than Peru
Anyone who reads my blog even occasionally will know how much I love Peru. I love the people, I love the weather (most of the time), I love the country. There are times when we’re out in the car and I see something that will strike me in a certain way, and I have to [...]
How to Choose a School in Lima?
Where to send their kids to school is a constant source of conversation for expatriates around the world, and here in Peru it’s no different. Because of the sheer volume of choices, it’s probably an even bigger topic here in Lima than elsewhere in the country. The lowest rung on the ladder are the public [...]
You Know You’re Turning Peruvian…
After living in Peru for such a long time – April will make eight years for me – I’ve started to find myself more and more in a Peruvian mindset. There are lots of differences between the Peruvian and North American cultures and it seems like I’m slowing acclimating to the Peruvian culture. So I [...]
Lost in Translation
The last guest post from Rick on living in a bilingual household got a lot of comments, so I thought I’d continue on that track just a little bit. Actually, I’d been planning on writing about it for a while -especially on the topic of “Spanglish”. It came to my mind when I was talking [...]
The Peruvian Help
My mom was here visiting a few weeks ago, and while she was here, we watched the movie “The Help”. I thought it was a really good movie, if you can overlook the idea that “the help” were portrayed as not having the courage to help themselves without the help of the lovely white heroine. [...]
Summer Fun
Anyone raising kids in Peru knows that once school is out, it’s time for “talleres” or summer programs. Taller literally translates to “workshop” and just like in English, it can refer to the place where you do some sort of work or to something like a learning workshop or lesson. When the boys were smaller, [...]
Coca Tea – Peruvian Culture in a Cup
Guest post by Laura Elise Peru is full of gastronomic treats and cultural treasures, and you can experience both in a single cup of tea. Coca tea, also called mate de coca, is a wonderfully simple drink indigenous to the Andes. At its most basic, the drink follows a simple formula: pour hot water over [...]
Bathroom Oddities or Life With the Bum Gun
Now this is an unusual start to posting in the New Year! In Peru (and as I’ve learned, in much of South America and Asia), there’s a little appliance used by people to assist with .. shall we say … personal cleanliness after doing their business in the bathroom. See, a bidet would be nice [...]
It’s the End of the Year As We Know It
And I feel fine….. Sorry, REM, didn’t mean to rip off your song! But man – has this year passed by fast or WHAT?? Because I work in internet marketing, I’m always thinking months ahead – I start thinking about Easter in January, Halloween in April, Christmas in June. And then all of a sudden, [...]
Mountain Biking in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Guest post by Maureen Santucci Peru is a fantastic destination for lovers of adventure holidays. There is a huge variety of sporting activities available and mountain biking is definitely one of them. The Sacred Valley, located just outside of Cusco, is a particularly good location for it. The climate in the Valley is much warmer [...]
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I got tired of life happening while I made other plans, so I quit my job and came to Peru. I live here with my Peruvian husband, two sons, three dogs and various other family members, depending on the weather.
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