Our last post was written while on a bus to Guadalajara, having survived the hurricane that wasn’t. A lot has happened since then. Guadalajara Guadalajara provided a lovely respite both from the heat and from the island fever (beach fever?) of living in a tourist town. Having never been there before, our decision of where to stay was highly based on cost (hello, Marriott points!). The hotel was new and lovely, and provided a comfortable base. That said, Guadalajara is BIG. As

We arrived in Minnesota in mid-May to spend time with my (Michael) family. Because I grew up here, some things are still familiar. But because I left a long time ago, a lot has changed, and my relationship with this place is… complex. It’s not home. It’s where mom is, my brother and his family are, and one or two old friends; so, it’s lovely to visit. But it’s not home. And even though I lived most of my life in Seattle, last year’s visit proved that it’s not home anymore ei

One month later..... The month of July felt like an intensive boot camp of friendships, family, and community. Between a week in...