A Trip to the Orthodontist in Venezuela
Four policeman on motorcycles zoomed past my taxi, just barely squeezing in front of us. We slowed down as we noticed the large crowd and several more police officers gathered around […]
Category Archives: Venezuela
Hacienda Santa Teresa
Venezuela is not currently known as a touristic travel destination, but there are a few things you should do if you visit. After you do the must sees like Angel […]
Be Careful of Popcorn
This is a cautionary tale my friends. I think I might also share it with my students. There once was a lady who lived in a land far away. This […]
Back to School and Staying Safe in Venezuela
Yesterday was the first day back with the students… or most of them. This is the first year that I’ve had seven students absent on the first day! I’m supposed to […]
Back in Valencia, Venezuela
I feel so guilty for my lack of posts lately! I just wanted to say that I’m back in Venezuela (for my FOURTH school year here) and I expect to […]
Best of Valencia, Venezuela
There is not a whole lot of information out there about Valencia in English. Most of them time if I do a search about Valencia I get stuff about Spain. […]
Why I Love My Neighborhood
At this time of year returning teachers can ask to move apartments. At my school you are allowed to move apartments once, no matter how long you stay here, unless […]
Being a Married Teaching Couple with a Child in Venezuela
One thing I haven’t talked much about (because it doesn’t apply to my life at ALL) is what it is like to be a family teaching overseas. Today I’m going […]
No More School Lunches! SOL#29
Here is a picture of my school lunch from Thursday: I was totally grossed out when I saw the limp, greasy fries. Thankfully this was only the first time that […]
Ooops! A little Problem With Hotels
This coming Saturday I have a flight leaving at 6AM from the Caracas airport (about two hours from my apartment in Valencia). I’m going to Colombia- yay!! My problem is […]
Teaching Wanderlust 