Now that we are living back in Portland with older kids, it is a great time to discover new activities. With an adventurous uncle in town, we decided to book a kayak tour of the Willamette Falls. We booked 2 tandem kayaks and 1 single through eNRG kayaking and they were great. We had an … Continue reading Kayaking the Willamette Falls
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Being Grateful in the Middle
I have been awfully quiet, mostly because I didn't really know where to start. This 6 month transition has been a roller coaster... some great, some bad and a little bit of everything else. But here we are, settled in and loving our new normal. We made it, and while I have many drafted blog … Continue reading Being Grateful in the Middle
Summer Recap: Oregon
I have lots of blog posts floating around in my head. I needed a break, I needed inspiration, I needed to think a little bit about what I wanted to say. So I took a break from posting this summer, but it wasn't exactly quiet time. Here is what we were up to: We had … Continue reading Summer Recap: Oregon
My Central Oregon Coast Guide
We have spent a lot of time roaming the central Oregon Coast, with all its quirky beach towns and secret hidden gems. As we are coming to a close on our nearly month-long summer stay here, I thought I would put together a list (including all the links) of some of our favorite spots to … Continue reading My Central Oregon Coast Guide
Growing Up Expat: Summer Break
We are continuing our nomad summer up in Oregon and enjoying every minute. While it is a much needed break for all of us, I am wondering if I am going to get my kids on the plane back to Colombia when the time comes? Not only have they had this extended vacation-like summer … Continue reading Growing Up Expat: Summer Break