Author Archives: winifredcreamer

A couple of years ago I attended a fundraising bingo put on by neighbors who knitted clothing for people in the highlands who need warm items. Mittens, caps, scarves, even sweaters. I had a lot of fun at the fund raiser and met several local women I enjoyed verymuch. Later, I found no more bingosContinue reading “Bingo”

We are delighted to have had a visit from our colleagues who recently joined the ranks of the happily retired. Despite their global travels Sue and Z had not visited South America and started off their Peru trip with a few days in Barranca. After visiting the market, our dinner was sauteed fillet of corvinaContinue reading “Visitors! Fish! Archaeology! Heat!”

It’s been swimming weather, hot enough every day to go in, and the ocean not as frigid as most years. Today that’s impossible, as the waves are crashing into a big froth and the undertow is fierce. Backwards waves hit the ones coming in and make a huge splash. There’s always writing, but sometimes IContinue reading “Big Waves and alternatives to swimming”

The weather has been hot and humid. Sorry, all of you freezing in the north, but it has finally gotten uncomfortably hot so that going in the ocean almost every day becomes important, as does the fan. We all suffer as we must (smirk). We went on an expedition to the beach at Medio Mundo,Continue reading “My favorite beachcombing”

Jonathan’s birthday was much more low key than the others we’ve helped celebrate. Jonathan and Alex had a beer next door. The day was beautiful, but the ocean was too rough to swim.           We had great food, but a quiet day. Dalmira gave us two guinea pigs that she raisedContinue reading “January is birthday month”

We were invited to a birthday party. Come to lunch! It sounds so simple, but you have to understand what it means (it’s a lot more fun if you know what you are agreeing to). Our friends Alex and Leila live in a beautiful setting, with a lovely house, patio, and yard that benefit fromContinue reading “Feliz Dia! Happy Birthday!”

Last year at this time we were on the road, headed for Bolivia (!), Argentina and Chile. This year we are on the beach, enjoying summer unfold. Our daily walk

  Last year at this time we were on the road, headed for Bolivia (!), Argentina and Chile. This year we are on the beach, enjoying summer unfold. Our daily walk updates us on local happenings, such as the surfing workshop for young people of Barranca going on this week. Jonathan still takes photos forContinue reading “Life on the Beach”

I agree to speak with Lindsay Park, a woman who is recording a series of podcasts called “The Story of Woman.” We spoke for about an hour in December 2015, and the episode is now available. My interview runs in the middle of the podcast from about minutes 10-50. (I add this in case you’dContinue reading “Podcast: The origin of inequality—interviews me.”

The best idea for a birthday celebration comes from a neighbor, Billie, who spends a day on the beach with friends in Barranca, her home town, every year. We were delighted to be included this year. Early birds hit the beach by about 10:30am. To avoid roasting under the sun, we joined in at aboutContinue reading “Helping a neighbor (celebrate her birthday…!)”