(Sunday, May 8, Day 321)

"The contents of this website are mine personally and do not reflect any position of the U.S. Government or the Peace Corps."


Phrase of the day: Feliz Dia de la Madre... Happy Mother's Day!

As usual, Basma didi threw a crucial Mother's Day brunch. (And as usual, Cesar was ridiculous).
Her rooms and tables straight out of a Pottery Barn catalog (or something even more propper!).
Not only was her house perfect, the weather was too; nice and Spring-like.
The food was yummy. Fried tomatoes, Beef, Biscuits, Crossiants, Mushroom and Asparagus filled pastries, Potatoes, and tons of desserts.
I don't know how she managed, but she did all of the cooking. (Score!)
Definitely a perfect ending to my trip home...

(Wednesday, May 4, Day 317)

"The contents of this website are mine personally and do not reflect any position of the U.S. Government or the Peace Corps."


Phrase of the day: Viajando por Washington en la noche solo puede significar una cosa... Heading towards Washington at night can only mean one thing
Night bike ride!

Really, it could mean a number of things... but by default, most of them are much less exciting! For me at least.

If you didn't know, biking is one of my favorite hobbies. I mean, what beats riding on the National Mall at night!?!
I won't even get started on me falling in the first 30 seconds. We'll just blame that on the fact that I've been in Ecuador for almost a year.

There are pictures by the Capitol.
And even better ones facing the National Monument.
And you know what this means...
That's right, crucial stands!
And even Lincoln thinks our helmets are pretty cool.
As nice as the monument tour always is, the real fun usually begins afterwards... when pictures cannot be taken. Rides through the city to Georgetown and around... and eventually something good to eat. Quick Pita was on the menu this night.

And when I'm back next, it will be pizza. Get your winter jackets ready!