Playing with a Real Live Teddy Bear ...

As some of you may already know my dear friend Elizabeth has been travelling the world the past few months. Europe, to Africa, to Bali, to Australia, to China and other fabulous places in between, with some of the remote places not having access to any technology - the postal services around the world have been our only means of news about her adventures (I look forward to the next postcard); with the rare e-mail or photo contact when internet access is available.

Elizabeth's adventures started in Paris, France this past October and I had the honour of being invited to share in the kick off week to her round the world adventure with her.... you can read and see photos here and here.

Peruvian Family Afternoon

Our friend's family invited us to spend a traditional family afternoon. We were delighted to attend!! The food was amazing and plentiful! There were relatives from all over the world; Italy, Canada, USA. Between English, Italian, Spanish and some Portuguese everyone was able communicate.

Trying some local delights!

Everyone catching up....

Its amazing to see how children interact, language is no barrier...

In Peru , most families have a "Nana" who helps with the household chores, raising children and companion. This Nana has been with bestie's family for more than 25 years. She will remain with the family for the rest of her life.

Peruvians really enjoy life and love to celebrate! Musicians are often hired to play music during special celebrations. The music fills the house and before you know it everyone is singing along or dancing.

Just like North American's, Peruvians love their furbabies. This is bestie's mother's little furbaby Chiquita. Dolce would have had a great time playing with her.

The gardens are starting to go into bloom.. The roses were brilliant!!

Imagine having an olive tree in your backyard!!!

The day ended with another beautiful Peruvian sunset!!

Nothing Compares to a Hand Written Letter!

 Thank you to the November BlogLand Pen Pal Participants!!!

I'm sure you are all busy writing your lettters, I can't wait to read how your first letter exchange went.

Don't miss out on participating in December email your mailing address, blog address (if you have a blog). Current participants if you would like to have an additional pen pal - please email as well.

to fallingoffahighheeledlife@gmail.com .  For more info on BlogLand Pen Pals click here


Below are links to participants who have  a blog, pop on over and give them a BIG BlogLand Hello and say thanks for keeping the art of letter writing alive!

The Life of a Suburban Princess

Underneath His Wrapping

Flip Flops and Pearls
 
Getting Fit and Loving It
 
Colletta's Kitchen Sink
 
Miss Stellas
 
Marie Arden Pink Living
 
Motherhood in Mexico
 
The Preppy Pink and Green Puppy
 
In The Military and On the Move
 
Coco Coterie
 
Girl Meets Paris
 
Ms. Bake- It
 
My Castle in Spain
 
Blog addresses not provided:
 
Kathrine L.
Ms Cherie T
Tracy Lynn D
Sherry L

BLOGLAND PEN PAL ~

KEEP THE ART OF LETTER WRITING ALIVE

BE A BLOGLAND PEN PAL!!!

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up;

this month so far we have participants from:

USA, Canada, India, Spain, Germany, Sweden

IT's not too late to Participate in

Novemeber's Pen Pal Match

(you have until the 30th of October)

There are no rules or costs to participate!!


Each month I will collect the names and addresses of persons interested in participating.

Then on the First of the Month I will email you the mailing information for your PEN PAL.

You can participate every month and keep adding PEN PALS.

The only thing I ask is that your initial letter to a new Pen Pal go out by the 15th of the month that you were matched. After that it is up to you how often you correspond.

If you decide you are no longer able to participate in writing your PEN PAL, please send them a short note letting them know you are no longer able to participate.

If you are interested in participating email -

your mailing address

your blog URL

To me at Fallingoffahighheeledlife@gmail.com