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Month: March 2017

6 Months In…

March 30, 2017 / leavingmainstreet / 4 Comments

In a way it seems much longer, but really, I am so grateful to feel that we have had a productive 6 months.  In a place where change is constant and being "settled" is still outside your comfort zone, I can confidently say we are happy.   We have found our routines, our favorite cafes, and … Continue reading 6 Months In…

A Quick Trip to LaLaLand

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017 / leavingmainstreet / Leave a comment

When we had the opportunity to fly to LA for my college roommates wedding, there were just too many good reasons to say yes.  I know these trips home can be expensive and a hassle but I also knew that I would regret not going, so I booked 2 flights and took my boy home … Continue reading A Quick Trip to LaLaLand

Blue Apple Beach House

March 16, 2017 / leavingmainstreet / 1 Comment

A few weeks back, we had some good friends in town and decided to take a day trip out to the Blue Apple Beach Club.   Just a quick 20 minute boat ride from Bocagrande and we were toes-in-sand on a beautiful quiet beach.  Going mid-week seemed to make perfect sense, it was a very … Continue reading Blue Apple Beach House

Tres Anos

March 13, 2017 / leavingmainstreet / Leave a comment

My baby is three.  It seemed so far away, until it was here.  And now she wants to be a big girl all the time. She is a smart, talented and beautiful. She loves twirling, painting, reading, nail polish, sprinkles, cats & dogs, swimming, music and her brother.  She can name all the Avengers and … Continue reading Tres Anos

Castillo San Felipe

March 5, 2017 / leavingmainstreet / Leave a comment

One of the destinations we have been waiting to visit is Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, the extra-large Fortress that looms over Cartagena on the Hill of San Lazaro.  With a nearing Sunset and the perfect breeze, we took a cab over to check it out.   To be honest, I didn't read much about it … Continue reading Castillo San Felipe

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