The U.S. Consulate in Auckland wanted to see my baby. Not in a photograph, not over a Skype interview, but in person. Only after documenting her physical presence (by pinching her pudgy cheek? Tickling her little toes?) could my native government guarantee that she was flesh – not some off-shore tax scam – and grant […]
Thanksgiving abroad
Tabbouleh, Turkey and Tea Cakes: Celebrating Thanksgiving Abroad
Everyone must bring one friend and one food item. Pilgrim hats optional. Those were the rules issued to each member of the Vincentian Volunteer Program. Though only five of us actually celebrated the North American holiday, all eleven international volunteers considered it a grand excuse for a party. Since we were all based out of […]