Two tests and two papers down; one research paper and several despedidas (good-bye parties) to go before my flight on Sunday. I can’t believe how fast my time here is coming to an end (though for better or worse, this week has been dragging on and on, probably because I’ve spent essentially all [...]
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July 9th, 2010 - 2:06 am § in Chile
On Bolivia:
So, a few weeks late (this blog is really great for productive procrastination, and with the end of the semester next week, I’m in high put-off-my-final-papers gear for the next few days): Bolivia me encantó. (lit. I loved it; also, it enchanted me.) The country treated us terribly; it’s a [...]
Examenes Finales–√√√ check!! I’ll miss you Católica!
I finished my last coursework at la Cato today just a few short hours ago. I guess it was actually my last course work of my undergraduate career. I rewarded myself with some new reading and some sweets After our oral exam, Calin and I ate lunch at “El Arbolito,” a [...][...]
2 weeks left in Lima
My time here in Lima is winding down. I can’t believe I only have two weeks left. This next week is finals week excluding Tuesday which is a holiday for the pope. I have tests Monday and Wednesday and a take-home test that will be handed out Thursday. Then on the Tuesday of my [...][...]
“Arte por La Memoria” y Third time´s a charm for Cajamarca!! Por fin!!!!!
Arte por La Memoria Last week during my Justicia class, a group from the organization “Arte por La Memoria” came and presented. We all waited outside while they set up. When we entered, a somber tone was set. We were asked to only sit in chairs with photographs. The group explained the[...]
June 15th, 2010 - 8:36 pm § in Chile
Why we travel
I mean, I can’t obviously give you THE answer. But I can talk about me! I traveled in my first few weeks here for a weekend to Viña del Mar and Valparaíso. They’re two towns located on the coast, about 1.5 hours from Santiago; the bus ride between them takes about ten minutes. [OU also has [..[...]
La Memoria–Yuyanapaq, El Ojo que Llora, Entrevista con EPAF sobre el caso Putis
I know I promised a “food blog” from my Machu Picchu/Cusco trip. It will come!!!! But first I wanted to blog about some of the amazing experiences I’ve been having lately learning about Peru’s history. My favorite course here at Católica is called “Justicia y Organism[...]
May 29th, 2010 - 2:26 am § in Chile
Where I’ve been, and some thoughts about language
Preliminaries: Apologies for my extended absence! I was locked out of this site for a while (my fault). Also, scratch what I said about extranjeros not actually being interested in the US’ domestic politics; trying to explain the health care debate intelligibly in Spanish is incredibly difficult ([...]
Blog Time! Machu Picchu/Jon’s trip to Peru!
Wow. I can’t believe my time here in Peru is winding down. I am almost 2/3 of the way done. A little more than 6 weeks to go. That fact evokes a mixture of emotions–as ready as I am to come home, I still feel I have a lot more to accomplish here in Lima. [...][...]
Chompa time in Lima!
Weather The seasons have begun to change here in Lima. It is now fall! When I first arrived, sandals and shorts were the appropriate attire. Now, layers are more efficient. When the sun is out, it’s warm-ish. But there are stretches in the morning and definitely after sunset that are absolut[...]