Today was the first day since arriving back in Cartagena that I felt in sync with everything going on around me. I feel like I hibernated a bit after we came home, trying to process the transition back. When people ask me about living in Colombia, I often talk about the quality of life you … More Today, I found my groove.
I was lucky enough to get invited to my first High Tea. The beautiful Intercontinental Cartagena is trying out a few new menu options for guests, and we were able to test them out. What fun to drink tea and eat cake in the middle of the afternoon? This should be a regular thing. If that … More High Tea: Cartagena City Guide
I wanted to start a mini-series about different aspects of Daily Life. When I visit home, I get a lot of questions about what goes on in different aspects of daily life. I thought I would start with everyone’s favorite, food. I find a lot of misconceptions about the food in Colombia, most people … More Daily Life: Food
This week we visited the tastiest cafe is the neighborhood of Getsemani. What makes this place so special, besides the most amazing Cold Brew I have had in Colombia, is that they employ at risk youth in Cartagena. So you can not only order lots of food and drinks, you can feel good about supporting … More Tuesday Coffee Date: Cafe Stepping Stone
Our 2nd stop for Tuesday Coffee was in the trendy neighborhood of Getsemani. Lots of hostels and beautiful street Art, there really isn’t a bad photo to be taken. We came across a little hole in the wall spot called Beiyu. We had fancy coffee and my first Colombian Acai bowl!! I had been searching … More Tuesday Coffee Date
I wrote about the sacrifices that we make here, but I really wanted to spend these last few weeks before we head home for summer talking about what we have gained. Being Happy with Less – I’m not trying to get philosophical just yet, I plain and simple mean we live with less amenities than were … More Growing up Expat – The Gains
It was time for a few new family photos, and what better back drop than the old city. I try to get a professional session at least once a year, as these are usually some of the only photos I get to join in on. The bright colors and cobble stone streets set the perfect … More Saving memories…
Part of our life in Colombia has been learning to be not so “productive” – with all the moving pieces, many of them so far out of my control, I have nothing better to do than get very good at waiting. Contrary to what I have been doing my entire life, pausing and waiting is a wonderful … More The Waiting Game
I wrote this post a few months after we arrived in Colombia and for some reason, I didn’t post it. However, it’s interesting to see how far we’ve come and I do feel that it’s still applicable: I am always in pursuit of the balance. There is such a fine balance between raising your kids … More The Balance – Growing up Expat
Easter Sunday we found some time to take the 30 minute drive out-of-town to the Jardin Botanica, and I’m so glad we did. It far exceeded my expectations. We arrived late afternoon and nearly had the place to ourselves. A groomed trail and a friendly tour guide and we were on our way exploring … More Botanical Garden of Cartagena “Guillermo Piñeres”
leaving main street - the sequel 