Where We've Been and Where We're Going
Come hang out with us in Lima
As a window seat aficionado, I always love seeing the view of Costa Verde as we descend into Lima. The long view, especially at sunset, is one of the best welcome-back presents one can get. I always enjoy counting the fishing boats dotting the water and thinking about the delicious ceviche that we’ll be having.
Meet up in Peru
We’ll be in Peru for three months. Please let me know if you happen to be visiting Peru during that time! Mariela and I would love to share a ceviche or pisco cocktail with readers like you.
I realized what I want from this newsletter, even more than subscribers, is real connection with like-minded people. Substack keeps telling me that the way to grow your audience is to spend more time on notes. However, for me, Substack notes feel like being at an awkward party where you constantly have to think about what to say. I would rather use my newsletter to make connections in the real world.
Ask me questions (about Peruvian Food)
I'm also trying a new experiment to connect to readers directly. I’ve opened a chat thread where you can post questions about Peruvian food.
For a limited time, I’m opening it up to all subscribers. Please note that it’ll usually take a couple of days to get a reply.
Where We’ve Been the Last Few Months
Here’s a recap of where we’ve been in the last few months:
We started in Uruguay where I joined a Photo workshop. Then I experienced a slice of carnival in Montevideo. Finally, Mariela and I spent a week in Punta Del Este and José Ignacio.
We spent a weekend in Colonia and then took the hydrofoil to Buenos Aires. The ferry plus two nights in Colonia was less expensive than the one-hour flight between Montevideo and Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires was the most social we’ve been since the pandemic. It was a blast with good food and live music. Highlights include spending time at an estancia, seeing Phoenix live, and meeting up with new and old friends.
Cartagena, Colombia gave us a chance to move at a slower pace, alternating time between the pool and the beach. I didn’t get as much writing done as I had hoped.
After a whirlwind trip for work (Seattle, Boston, and Atlanta in two weeks), Mariela and I spent another whirlwind trip in Panama City, Panama before heading back to Lima.
You can read about the trip here:
Where We’re Going
Next week, we’ll be headed on a family trip with 7(!) people to Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, and Puno. It’s the most complex trip I’ve planned so please wish me luck.
I spent several months in Cusco but haven’t been back in five years. We will be showing my family some of our favorite places, but we hope to try a couple of new things as well.