There is life after 60
Latest posts on https://thereislifeafter60.wordpress.com/:
- The Unknown Nicaragua
Nicaragua has been known by the Iran-Contra affair, the Oliver North scandal in the Reagan administration and the war. However that happened 25 years ago and now Nicaragua is a new country. I had the opportunity to be in Nicaragua for two weeks, volunteering with Farmer-to-Farmers organization, which is sponsored by USAID. I was privileged … Continue reading The Unknown Nicaragua →
- From one jungle to another one
When we talk about Africa, as stereotype, we think in jungle, elephants, lions, rhinos…. However nothing far from the truth. In Africa you find beautiful cities, gorgeous views, courteous and friendly people, and of course, animals only when you go to safaris. Not in the streets! But for this purpose I will refer to the … Continue reading From one jungle to another one →
- Two worlds than interconnect
This is probably one of my last blog from Africa. We are very close to finish our two years of service with the Peace Corps and there are so many feelings and thoughts, but especially endless forms to fill and paperwork to do. We just returned from the States from attending Sebastian’s wedding. What a … Continue reading Two worlds than interconnect →
- When the extraordinary becomes ordinary
I just realized that I have not written a blog for a long time. This fact made me realize that the things that we found extraordinary, with the daily life becomes ordinary and therefore our sense of awe is a little lost and writing about it is not interesting anymore (at least for me). , … Continue reading When the extraordinary becomes ordinary →
- Religious celebrations in Mozambique
I have been here for more than a year now and I have not ever mentioned the religious celebrations in this part of the country. Therefore, here are some insights into the many religions, the diversity of celebrations and my Catholic community here at Messica. There are many religions in Mozambique. From Muslim, mainly in … Continue reading Religious celebrations in Mozambique →
- The Second Year
As we entered the second year of our service as Peace Corps Volunteers in Mozambique, I have some thoughts that I would like to share with my loyal readers. This journey has been a roller coaster ride, and still is and I think it will continue to be until we catch the plane to US. … Continue reading The Second Year →
