I chalked up another 50+ kilometers on my bike this morning with Team Dai. We rode out of the city center and then turned on to the smoothest paved road I’ve seen in Laos. It was built for the Southeast Asian Games (which took place in Vientiane in December) and led to one of the … Continue reading Another Glorious Training Ride
Here are the books I’ve read so far in 2010! Click on the book cover to link to the author’s website. (1) Messenger of Truth by Jacqueline Winspear (completed Jan. 2) This is the fourth book in a series about Maisie Dobbs, psychologist and investigator, who solves mysteries in post-World War I London. I am … Continue reading My 2010 Reading List
Now that I’m back in Vientiane, it’s time to get back in the cycling groove. Team Dai is training for a 3-day, 400-kilometer ride to Phonsavan in March. I’m excited that they changed the destination from Luang Prabang (only because now I’ve BEEN to Luang Prabang – see my posts from last week, but I … Continue reading Cycling Sisters
For Thanksgiving, Tony and I enjoyed a traditional dinner in a basement bar. A short walk from our apartment in Santiago, Chile, the Black Rock Pub was packed with gringos gorging on turkey and stuffing (or in my case, a vegetarian plate overloaded with sides). As we shoveled green bean casserole into our mouths, we … Continue reading “Your family is very stimulating.” – holding tight and letting go
As Chile celebrated Dieciocho, Tony and I skipped town for a week in Peru with our friends, Ian and Stella, and their two girls. But first things first, we had to welcome our latest house sitters, Kathy and Leigh, with our customary pisco sour toast at our favorite restaurant, Tiramisu. During our trip, these lovely … Continue reading Savoring Peru: Eating our way through Lima
After spending a rejuvenating weekend in Pichilemu for the yoga retreat in March, I knew one thing for sure: I needed to get back there ASAP. In April, I joined an eight-week mindfulness course led by one of our high school counselors, Lina. Right away, I knew this program was going to have a powerful … Continue reading Mindfulness Retreat nourishes body and soul
With just two weeks left in our “summer” vacation, I took off with my friend Brie for cooler temperatures, fresh air, and adventure in a different part of the country. We flew to Chiloé, an archipelago off the southern coast of Chile about 765 miles south of Santiago, and stayed in cabins on the largest … Continue reading Chiloé: Summer Staycation Get-Away, Day 1
Mucho calor. Mucho, mucho, mucho calor. And the Dents have no aire acondicionado. It’s often cooler outside than it is in our apartment, so that’s where we spend a lot of time. I’m not complaining! I keep thinking back in horror to July, when we landed here in Chile and froze our buns off. I’ll … Continue reading Santiago Summer Staycation – Week 4
Tonight is the AES Board Farewell Dinner, where our school honors departing board members and staff. The “leavers” are invited to get up on the stage to say a few words about their time in Delhi. Some give heartfelt speeches; others perform a little skit, sing a song, or show a clever video. Historically, it’s … Continue reading AES Board Farewell Dinner – too teary to talk
Sweethearts, joggers, picnickers, playgroups, families and tourists all seem to find what they’re looking for at Lodi Garden, Delhi’s 90-acre premier park sprinkled with 15th- and 16th-century monuments. Saturday, a group of us met there for a steamy tail-end-of-monsoon-season tour with Moby, of Delhi Heritage Walks. I can’t believe I haven’t visited this spot before … Continue reading Delhi Heritage Walks – getting the lowdown on Lodi Garden