Welcome everyone to latest installment of the Carpe Diem South America semester! Excitement is growing as our departure day quickly approaches for the upcoming adventure. We are here in Portland at spring training, busy getting jacked and tan. Not really. After all, we are in Portland and it is overcast and rainy. Instead, we are embarking on our scavenger hunt throughout this wonderful city. In our typical penchant for goofiness we had a rockin' good time at an arcade where Gwen schooled Mac in pinball and where Mac took 9th in a car race just ahead of Gwen's 10th place finish. Good thing we won't be driving in South America! We also biked all over town enjoying the fantastic array of food and drinks that Portland has to offer while also looking forward to the awesome meals awaiting us down south.
This is the site where we will update the outside world about the amazing experiences we encounter over the next three months. Share it with your friends and family, so they may get a taste of the path we embark upon.
Getting ready for the semester can look different for each person, but we want you to know we are here to support you as best we can. Have your packs ready and all essential items necessary and we will see you in one short week.
Abrazos
Gwen and Mac
