Brittany McGee

Just be there

April 30, 2015

About a week ago, I received an invitation to an event at a nearby school. I wasn’t sure where exactly the school was, as it was in one of the 180 annexes of Olmos. I also wasn’t sure that I even knew anyone who worked at the school or attended it. While I was flattered, … More Just be there

Awkward. Spanish. Overwhelming.

August 10, 2014

After an overnight, 12-hour-bus-ride, where I sat in front of a 5-year-old who shared a seat with his dad and thought my seat was a punching bag, and kicking bag, I took my first steps in the department of Lambayeque. As we walked into the bus terminal, we were greeted by current Peace Corps Volunteers … More Awkward. Spanish. Overwhelming.