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Landing in Lisbon

From the moment I landed, Lisbon felt like a city layered with stories. Portugal itself is remarkable, boasting the oldest defined borders in Europe, deep historical ties to the Knights Templar, and a culture shaped by centuries of exploration. It’s … Continue reading

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Six Months Left

After two months of not being in my classrooms, I am back at the school again!  I’m beginning by preparing all of my paperwork, which takes forever.  I need to have attendance lists prepared and old speaking scores noted (to … Continue reading

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Taman Mini

Thanks to the Eid Holiday at the end of July, Jakarta seemed like a ghost town…at least comparatively.  Which means it was the perfect time to take advantage of the sites around the city. An amusement park called Taman Mini … Continue reading

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