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Arrived at our first stop in Belize City!

Travel Mexico and beyond with us as we share stories, photos, and videos of the places we see.

Current itinerary:

January 22: Travel around Belize

February 2: Arrive and settle into our life in Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca, Mexico

April 19: Visit Mexico City

April 22: Explore the jungles and beaches of Costa Rica

May 10: Gracie arrives in Oaxaca!

June 22: Return to Mexico City for PRIDE

Month of July: celebration of Gueltaguetza in Oaxaxa

August 16: Anicka goes on a weaving tour around the state of Oaxaca

September 16: Jinli’s wedding in Sorrento, Italy

November 1-2: Day of the Dead celebrations in Oaxaca

Mid-December: Return to Portland

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