The Aussie Gringa

The Aussie Gringa

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English, español e português, with an Aussie accent and questionable life choices. Let me tell you how Wonders with Alicia got started.

Follow me as I head to Brazil soon to laugh, learn, dance, and probably say something dramatic in the wrong language. 🫢 In 2016 I was sitting at home alone one particularly ordinary Saturday evening watching a movie. The movie was about a writer who had come far in his career, made a name for himself, but he felt like something was missing. It was then that he discovered teaching, and by the end o

Photos from Wonders with Alicia's post 05/02/2024

I went on a hike yesterday - intending to get a little exercise, destress and get out into nature.

I wasn't expecting a 15km pilgrimage! I am still recovering from a bad ankle sprain, I battled foot blisters and even hand blisters from the walking stick. Not to mention the mental battle with myself every unstable step and tripping hazard for fear of falling and breaking.

I post two photos here - the first to show what we all see on Instagram - the happy, triumphant, fit person finally at the top who seems to have such a good, carefree life.

The 2nd - the work and pain behind that triumph.

Hiking teaches me one very important life lesson - the more adversity you face, the better it feels at the top.

06/09/2023

Photo taken right after this fella bit me on both arms.
Don't ever tell me monkeys are cute.
Little fu***rs.

16/08/2023
20/12/2022

Yeah, nah.

02/10/2022
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