by Sally Rose | Feb 18, 2018 | Chile, Expat, Teaching, Travel
The Chilean school year will be starting soon, so I’m taking this opportunity to post an excerpt from my memoir, A Million Sticky Kisses. It’s about my first day at school in Santiago, Chile. From A Million Sticky Kisses: “Peter, who had picked me up... 
by Sally Rose | Feb 10, 2018 | Chile, Expat, Travel
When I was a child, I had a little jewelry box. It had a wind-up music box in it. When you wound the key and then opened the box, a plastic ballerina danced around in a circle and the music box played a waltz entitled “Fascination.” I had no idea of the... 
by Sally Rose | Jan 21, 2018 | Good for a Laugh, Social Media, Travel
Last spring, there was to be a ban on using laptops and tablets on flights to the US from 56 routes. I heard many laments and questions about how to pass the time on long flights. In a online group, I saw the question posed, “What do I do with my 4-year old on our... 
by Sally Rose | Nov 5, 2017 | Chile, Expat, Travel, Women's Travel
Recently, I joined a new Facebook group for female travelers over 40. I was surprised when I discovered another member from Chile. We started communicating and realized that we’re in the same city. This never happens to me. Usually, I’m the Lone Ranger... 
by Sally Rose | Oct 22, 2017 | Chile, Expat, Teaching, Travel
“¿Cómo aprendiste tu inglés?” I turned to look at the small boy standing next to me on the Metro train. How did you learn English? He had obviously been listening to me and my friends speaking in English. “Just like you learned Spanish,” I told... 
by Sally Rose | Oct 13, 2017 | Chile, Customs, Travel
Apartment living has its advantages and its challenges. The apartment I’m in is owned by a friend. It’s in a nice building, a comfy apartment with a partial view of the Pacific Ocean. It’s also in a university area, which means that it’s...