I love this post because you are coming home soon! YES! We lived in Miraflores, Lima from 2014-2015 and I couldn't agree more with your list. I do think we may have had it easier being able to walk places, because the traffic wasn't somethi…
Congratulations! Serbia will be AMAZING. Thank you! I hope it's a good fit! I just discovered your blog and have been thoroughly enjoying your writing style! I'm an FSO who joined in 2009 and also served in Lima, and I'm also the mom of two…
Oh my gosh, I'm laughing so hard. Snail paste? Clay? Bacteria balls?! Your explanations are hilarious. I wish I could have gone with you so we could have sat there cackling. Yikes! Hi Mara! Your blog was recommended by "Towels Packed, Will
Hi, sure there is a lot of new things for breakfast, but I'm sure you coul find differents kinds of bread (have you try "el pan de la chola") well anyway is always not easy but don't hesitate to post some questions about it. Have a good day…
Oh my yes! That all looks so good! I love food posts. I will deffo be gaining the Frau Fifty over here with all this dang bread and cheese! Thank you for the wonderful blog. I'm currently on my first post Dakar, Senegal and the daily battle…
I love the idea that your kids will believe anywhere in the world is home. It's very romantic. I bet its hard to move so often, but very cool! Nice thoughtful piece Mara....keep it up When we lived aboard Sea Venture, she was home, no matte…
Our condo is available to rent starting in March. It is 1.5 miles from FSI and has three bedrooms. It rents for $2300 a month, but we can work with per diem (more up front, less at the end). If you are interested, you can email me at digger…
Great write-up! I'm a prospective OMS so obviously there are fewer restrictions on our bidding but the tidbits about what lifestyle things to consider are very helpful. Hi Mara RaeI backtracked to your writing blog from the comment you made…
Mara, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are right, being away from family at critical times is, I think, the hands-down worst thing about the FS. Mara, losing someone is never easy but being abroad makes it so much less real and you c…
Wow, you really are keeping busy! Sounds like a lot of fun. We're going to a very small post too, so I hope there are plenty of volunteer opportunities there as well. I don't deal very well with boredom ;). Love that coat, btw! Look at all
Great blog Mara! How long are you guys there for? Frank and I and the kids of course are headed to Japan in September and you really described exactly how I am feeling but I just couldn't say it as eloquently! We are there for 3 years, so w…
Good luck! I know how scary the first move is. But seriously, that ppt/ticket holder IS super cute. I love it!! I usually just use the very bottom of my travel backpack. :) Hi Hannah! Thanks for stopping by. Usually my stuff is all over the…