02Dec2012

One Way Ticket

I came to Peru with the assumption that I would be here until Alvaro finished law school. I had planned for about two years in Lima, but all along knew that I could go home whenever I wanted. Now that he has finally finished school, my return to the US is imminent.

I hadn't given much thought to my return until the last few weeks as I began arranging things at work. Now I'm looking for a one way plane ticket. I'm selling all of my furniture. I'm looking into closing my accounts. I'm reducing my life to suitcases. When did this happen?

Upon a quick calculation, I'll be returning to the States in roughly 80 days. After nearly 760 days in Peru, I'm left with 80 more.

I'm a mix of emotions, both good and bad. Both happy and relieved, but also sad and nostalgic.

I'm closing my life in Lima. It's slowly coming to an end and in just 80 short days I'm on a way one flight to Nashville.

Where has all the time gone?
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Ivette Johnson · 640 weeks ago

I am on the starting end of your journey and I've been following your blog ever since I learned I would be moving to Peru a few months ago. I wish you the best of luck and I know how you feel!
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ladyinlima 38p · 640 weeks ago

Ivette, congratulations on your move to Peru! I hope that you come to love this country as much as I have. Thanks for stopping by!
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Jack · 640 weeks ago

Yes - similar to Ivette, I have followed your blog prior to my move to Lima. Best of luck with your future adventures
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Mike · 639 weeks ago

Hello , I have seen your blog and wish you the best , a few years ago i met a Peruvian women here in the states and have been there several times since knowing her and being her husband ( could not resist her beautiful eyes) . I have been mostly in area of la Molina and found the people to be very nice, helpful and faithful . The food is great and ceviche rocks! I might move there some day and want to know if you know about the apartments around surco or sanisidro and how much they go for ? by the way are you concerned with the financial problems back here in the states ? Peru is doing well now and seems to be continuing on the rise with all the construction and advancements made there , just wondering what your thoughts are . The people of Peru are very reserved I have found , especially when you get back in the states, thats when you miss , in my view the Peruvians the most..thanks...Mike
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Mandy Indonesia · 582 weeks ago

Hi, I really like your article. I will keep coming here, Thanks
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anakatjanacreations 4p · 457 weeks ago

So sad that I only stumble on your blog now ... As we are leaving Lima. We arrived 6 months before you left, but I should have done the research a bit better ;). The first 2 years were bittersweet and then it change to where theres's a few points going for it! Put a link on this blog to where you find yourself now, even it you might think it's 'boring'/less of a challenge than Perú. Love your writing style ...
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Expat Archive Centre · 284 weeks ago

Dear Meghan,

The Expatriate Archive Centre (EAC) would like to invite you to join our Blog Archiving Project. We believe your blog would be of value to researchers and academics working on expatriate studies and, therefore, a valuable addition to our archive. You can find more information about the project on our website: https://xpatarchive.com/initiatives/eac-blog-arch...

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Laura · 280 weeks ago

Dear Meghan,

I am writing to follow up on our invitation to include your blog in the Expatriate Archive Centre's (EAC) Blog Archiving Project. We are a non-profit and independent archive that collects and preserves the life stories and social history of expatriates. We are looking for insightful and articulate blogging to build a digital collection of high-quality expatriate blogs. We believe your blog would be of value to researchers and academics working on expatriate studies and therefore, a valuable addition to our archive. Your blog no longer needs to be active to participate.

You can find more information about the project on our website: https://xpatarchive.com/initiatives/eac-blog-arch...

If you have any questions about the project or the EAC, please do not hesitate to send us an email at: blogs@xpatarchive.com

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ashley · 214 weeks ago

This way you described your journey from pure to lima I am really impressed. The whole article is a motivation and inspiration for me. Thanks for sharing such great info about your journey and how to just settle yourself with different peoples. Do you have more articles like this?

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