As we all settle into the new year and some of us share our reflections, here’s mine. I have worked on this blog post for quite a while, dithering whether…
The deaf owners of “Monkey” in Dosquebradas (near Pereira)
It was a lovely long morning in Pereira, I enjoyed visiting the Termales spa far high up in the mountains via Santa Rosa. The scenery of jungle forests makes you…
Johanna, a deaf lady in Pasto
(Johanna has read and approved of this blog) I had wasted a couple hours this morning going with my Colombian host father into town to see if they could…
The deaf family in Quito
It has been two long days for me in Quito, I arrived from Buenos Aires feeling rather intrigued. I had considered dropping Ecuador but my friends encouraged me to…
The qualified, but unemployed deaf guys in Santiago
Whilst staying with my kind hosts, they needed me to go out whilst they attended a private function. I will admit to wanting to chill out on the sofa after…
The Venezuelan deaf guy living in Buenos Aires
(Starly has reviewed and agreed to this blog post) I was having dinner with a friend in Salta and she shared a photo of us on her whatsapp. You contacted…
The Thrifty lady, (I mean a lady that works for Thrifty, now now!)
Its been raining, wet and damp for the past few days. Montevideo (in Uruguay) has been quiet, there has not been much to see. My friend has left to go…
The hostel in Tafi des Valles
Its been quite a long day, I’ve walked about 3km to a goat cheese farm and guess what I saw? Goats! Guess what I ate? Goat’s cheese! I actually loved…
The Deaf Car Parking Attendant
After walking around Salta all morning, I’m now a little late to meet a deaf friend for lunch. I speedily walk past several roads, using my google map, walk…
The Argentinian, not American, couple in Humahuaca.
(Fake photo out of respect but the closest resemblance I could find!) It’s a kind of warm Monday afternoon, I’ve done my hand-washing and hung everything on the line on…