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Reading English, Hearing Spanish 9


Chapter 9:  Arequipa, Peru Until the age of 18 I never went on holiday.  There was a short stay at my Nain’s farm back in the late 1970s, but that was less than a mile from where I lived!  A … Continue reading

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Reading English, Hearing Spanish 14


Chapter 14:  Machu Picchu Monday, May 24 I was up for breakfast at a strangely early time.  Rosa, with her big smile, welcomed me back to the house.  I wanted to play some guitar, but a cut finger made it … Continue reading

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Reading English, Hearing Spanish 18


Chapter 18:  Miraflores, Lima Wednesday, June 30       Altitude descent throughout the night brought its own challenges.  My ears ached.  The cramped space around my seat afforded little comfort.  I slept a little but awoke to see the daybreak.  The sun … Continue reading

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Reading English, Hearing Spanish 19


Chapter 19:  Inca Cola and a piece of cake in Huanchaco Sunday, July 4                                                      … Continue reading

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Reading English, Hearing Spanish 20


Chapter 20:  Sunny Mancora Friday, July 9     The roaring sound of a middle-aged woman snoring in the seat behind me soundtracked the night journey to Piura.  I slept a little of the way though and optimism occupied my thoughts.  I … Continue reading

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