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THE SISTERS ABROAD


PIRAGÜISMO
Today began with a surprise call from Mom and Joey, informing me that plans are being put in place for the second half of the trip. That...

Hannah McDonald
Jun 19, 20173 min read


Buonjiorno Italia
This morning I woke up in Turkey, where our layover was, which was a weird feeling because three years ago my family actually travelled...

Joelle McDonald
Jun 19, 20173 min read


100ºF EN BICICLETAS
Last night, Makaela messaged me, informing me it would be 100ºF today. Knowing there would be a bike tour, we decided the best option was...

Hannah McDonald
Jun 18, 20174 min read


Museum Day in Singapore
Waking up this morning to a view of the city from our hotel was certainly no burden. We could see all of the little happenings out on the...

Joelle McDonald
Jun 17, 20173 min read


HONDARRIBIA, ESPAÑA Y HENDAYE, FRANCIA
I was lucky enough to talk to Joey, Mom, and Dad this morning, after wishing Dad a Happy Father’s Day. Turns out my sense of time is a...

Hannah McDonald
Jun 16, 20174 min read


Laundry Day and Marina Bay
This morning we tried to get a quick start and sort of did. We were checked out around 10:30 and we headed off to the laundromat, not...

Joelle McDonald
Jun 16, 20173 min read


Refueling and Old Friends
Today was our day off. In other words, my mom and I slept in until noon and stayed very relaxed. After waking up a bit we headed down to...

Joelle McDonald
Jun 16, 20173 min read


UNA PELÍCULA
This morning I awoke to Momma and Joey, sort of. Somehow we all managed to be awake and with wifi at the same time, which hasn't happened...

Hannah McDonald
Jun 15, 20173 min read


Pulau Ubin. Population: 100
Today I will do my best to take you on an adventure. Section 1: The metro, the bus, the boats, the bikes Traveling is fun, transportation...

Joelle McDonald
Jun 15, 20174 min read


STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING
My alarm didn't go off this morning, but, luckily, I woke up on my own by 8:10 am. During our first class, we continued to work on the...

Hannah McDonald
Jun 14, 20173 min read


EL ACUARIO Y LA PLAYA
I woke up this morning sore, especially my hips. I packed up my stuff for the day though and walked to school with Makaela. The route is...

Hannah McDonald
Jun 13, 20172 min read


Singapore, China, and India
This morning, after sleeping in a bit, my mom and I got to touring at 11 am. After getting our three day public transportation pass we...

Joelle McDonald
Jun 13, 20174 min read


Off to Singapore
After a quick breakfast at the hotel and a check around the room for unpacked items we headed to the airport. Once through immigration...

Joelle McDonald
Jun 13, 20172 min read


ACTIVIDADES DEL MAR
Today was full of activities, but first we had our normal classes. In the morning we started reviewing the present subjunctive, one of my...

Hannah McDonald
Jun 12, 20174 min read


Lost, Laundry, and a Whole Lotta Tea
I woke up this morning on our train to Shanghai two hours before our arrival. Eventually I think I woke up everyone in our cabin with my...

Joelle McDonald
Jun 12, 20174 min read


UNA BÚSQUEDA DE TESORO
Today new students arrived at La Cunza, so the day was a little bit different. They all had to go to school early and take the initial...

Hannah McDonald
Jun 11, 20172 min read


EL SURF: EL SEGUNDO INTENTO
It was so hard to get out of bed this morning, but the waves awaited. Walking down to the surf shop, my stomach was churning with nerves,...

Hannah McDonald
Jun 10, 20172 min read


The Great Wall of China Pt. 2
Waking up at the farmhouse this morning was wonderful, mostly because of the amazing breakfast provided. We had everything from millet,...

Joelle McDonald
Jun 10, 20173 min read


The Great Wall of China
Today was one of the most memorable days of my life. After getting some breakfast jianbing we packed up our stuff and left our cute room...

Joelle McDonald
Jun 10, 20173 min read
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