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Pella the Pilgrim
- Jan 17
- 2 min
Breaking Bread- Guacamole
A while back, I was invited to a wedding of my friend, Magda, who lived Mexico. I arrived early to Mexico to hang out with her and her sister Marcela, with whom I was also friends. The week there was amazing (have you seen the mariachi photos?!). Her entire family was wonderful and I had locals there to show me around. Other than my amazing memories of that week, one of my greatest take-aways is my go-to guacamole recipe. Don't maim me when I say this, but prior to that trip.
Pella the Pilgrim
- Jan 13
- 4 min
Homecoming: Tips On How To Host A Welcome Home Party.
Bonus: Comment "Homecoming Game" under this Instagram sho rty I ger5 comments, I will post the highlight video of my family and I playing the trivia game during my trip back.hella'-- whatever. It's all about you at the end of the day so there isn't a wrong way to do it. If you are looking for some tips, below is a list of some things to consider. Your party It's not just an opportunity to be celebrated, but it's also a chance to share with your family and friends some of yo
Pella the Pilgrim
- Jan 10
- 3 min
Expat Experience: Home for the Holidays
Seasons greetings pilgrims! So if you read my last post you know that Christmas 2019 was the first time that I had been home since I decided to live abroad. It was such a good trip overall. Three weeks blew by. My goal on this trip was to really enjoy it as I haven't been here in so long and I don't know when I'll be back. See all the people, do all the things and eat all the food. Landing in America I hit the ground running, jet-lag be damned. One of my best friends, Danni,
Pella the Pilgrim
- Jan 9
- 3 min
Last Christmas...
Kia Ora pilgrims! Welcome back! I recently had the opportunity to go home for the first time in almost two years. Since I left the US in April 2018, there have been a lot of holidays that I have missed spending with friends and family. Of them all, the hardest are Christmas and Thanksgiving. I was especially grateful to have been able to come home for most of December. To avoid any confusion. This blog is about My first Christmas abroad...not the Wham holiday classic. Though
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