My first week in Oaxaca has come to an end. Looking back, I’m most pleased with my progress in Spanish. I came in knowing absolutely no Spanish, but now my host mom and the girl that I tutor at Centro now can understand me. I also learned that life in Mexico is much different than… Read more

Wow, after 2 plane flights (with lots of sleep and a moderate amount of Spanish learning), I am finally in the city of Oaxaca, Mexico! I am currently writing this on the porch on the second floor of my house right in front of my room. I stumbled out of baggage claim to meet Ariana,… Read more