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May 24
At the time of writing, we have been in Spain exactly two weeks—two weeks ago to the hour, we were en route to the airport, trying to imagine how we would navigate … Continue Reading ››
Guatemala: Weekend Trips, Halfway Mark, & Hope
With March upon us, it’s clear that time is flying by. While some days may seem long, the weeks truly are short. As we continue to attend the final days of Spanish classes during the week, the weekends serve as memorable and educational … Continue Reading ››
Now that we’ve passed the 1-month mark, settled into host families and Spanish classes, figured out the public transport system, gotten comfortable with our surroundings, etc., we’ve realized that we’re here to stay for a little while.
The honeymoon phase is a thing of the past and some days feel … Continue Reading ››
In Journal Snippets
-Kate Szambecki
September 18, 2021
I am currently sitting at the laundromat. It’s outside (covered) and you must take your shoes off. It’s very nice.
We flew to Bangkok, then Chiang Mai, and were greeted by YMCA staff and university interns, … Continue Reading ››
