Merry Christmas
I’ve been away for over two weeks. Sorry to those of you who are dedicated readers. It’s Christmas and I want to wish you all a very merry Christmas! Our family tradition is to attend the children’s mass on Christmas…
Atop Machu Picchu
Habla Español?
1. I look Spanish.2. Actually, I am Spanish. I’m the descendant of Spaniards.3. My name is very Spanish. Maria Catherine Gualberto Gacad.4. I’m Californian. I consider it one of the biggest failures of my life that I do not speak…
Peru is Perfect
I’m recovering at La Casona Plaza in Puno, Peru. It’s unfortunate that I got sick during the last few days of my trip. The fever struck while I was in Copacabana, Bolivia. I felt like a teakettle desperately wanting off…
Cathedral in Copacabana
Hot in Copacabana
I’m feverish. All the travel has worn me down. My tummy aches. I slept a lot today, but I still feel ill. I’ve had time to do a lot of thinking. I’ve been pondering my relationships, the dating hiatus, what…
Cusco, Peru
Happy Thanksgiving!
Slept in.Mesmerized by Jen’s TV and a rockumentary on Hip Hop Wives.Egg scramble brunch with Jen and Joy.Joy’s slideshow on Peru and Bolivia. Perfect prep for my trip.Jen’s slideshow on China.Drove the 49 Mile Drive that curls through the Presidio.Walked…
I’ll Keep My Eggs
I read this article on the Washington Post web site this morning about the high demand for Asian egg donors. Women want to give birth to children who are going to look like them. So as more infertile Asian women…