Norbert Minkendorfer of Steyr, Austria, was a psychologist in the justice department and a prison warden before retiring.
He has been to our schools in Santiago, Chile, Mendoza, Argentina and Lima, Perú. His media naranja, Erna, has accompanied him.
Norbert tells us his favorite trips and a new tradition that he took home with him from Perú. Listen to this experienced traveler and his encouragement for you!
0:19 – Retired psychologist in justice department, prison warden
1:31 – Past Central America trips
2:28 – Safe in Central America?
3:14 – Art exhibition in Buenos Aires leads to Spanish programs
4:01 – The best geriatric medicine!
4:24 – Challenges in conversation
5:07 – Private class
5:22 – Booking excursions through the school
5:46 – Easter Island, La Serena, El Valle de Elqui Antofagasta, El Paranal, Mamalluca, Isla Negra
6:33 – ¡Comida rica!
6:49 – Transportation use
7:12 – Hotel accommodation
7:28 – Cultural differences
8:01 – Peruvian treat for guests
8:53 – “Media naranja” y “Mirada de cerca, la vida es una tragedia – pero vista de lejos parece una comedia”
9:58 – Obama’s slogan