We made it to Mendoza

It's been a week since we arrived in Mendoza, and it has taken me that long to find a spot where I could access the internet with my computer. The Andes and the vineyards are rarely out of sight here, and as you can see in the photo above, it is truly a stunning place.

Since we arrived last Wednesday night, we've been getting settled into our new environs. Our neighbors and folks from the Anglican Church here have been very kind in helping us to find our way. Santiago and Paco have started school at the Colegio San Jorge. The house we are renting is just a few blocks away, and I get to walk them to and from school. It is amazing how well they are doing. Today is Paco's birthday - he's three/tres.

It's taking me some time to get used to this new rhythm. Over the past days I've been reflecting on how public my life is back in Birmingham. Perhaps part of the learning for this stage of my sabbatical is to reencounter and reengage with the private/inward/family side of life.

Tamara's off to work fairly early each day. After I walk the kids to school, I've been spending the morning reading, writing and keeping up with the house. I prepare a table for the boys each day at noon, and I get to pick them up from school and have lunch together with them daily. I've got some time in the vineyards lined up over the coming weeks, and for now I'm just trying to listen to what's going on within and around me.

I'll get back to you soon. I hope you are well. 

Peace...