The third blog post from Camasca, Honduras. It includes the Independence Day celebration, hiking and progress on the first video.
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Settling In
The second blog post from Honduras where I talk about watching the U.S.vs Honduras World Cup Qualifier, Children’s Day, and the battle of the bands.
The Return
The first post about my return to Camasca, Honduras. After spending six weeks here in 2016, I am back for three months teaching at the Good Shepard Bilingual School.
S.A. Takeover Video
A video made to commemorate the two months I spent exploring Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia and Peru. The trip took place from December 2016- February 2017.
A Kid From Gringolandia
Three months in Chile, working with the English Opens Doors Program, captured in five short minutes
Changing Gears
Updates from Monte Patria, Chile. My host brother and his wife welcome their first child, and various travels around the Coquimbo Region.
The Streets of Valparaiso
In this post, read about a very colorful weekend in Valparaiso filled with the Mil Tambores festival, empanadas and street art.
Fiestas Patrias
Read about celebrating Fiestas Patrias, the Independence Day of Chile, as well as my host father’s birthday on September 18th and 19th, respectively.
El Liceo
In this post learn about my Chilean high school, known as El Liceo, and the wonderful students and faculty with whom I am working.
Chilenismos
The first post from Monte Patria, Chile where I will be volunteer teaching for the next three months with the English Opens Doors Program.
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