Challenge: Spanish. Discovery: I had the most incredible conversation with this musician. He told me that his dear German friend, who had lived in Ecuador for decades, had passed away and how helpless he felt without him. We both cried, and I was grateful that after 2 short weeks of practicing Spanish in Ecuador, I could understand not only his words, but his emotion.

conversation in Spanish with musician who lost his German friend

Technical Details

  • Camera: Canon PowerShot SD750
  • Taken: January 21, 2013
  • Focal length: 5mm
  • Aperture: f/16
  • Exposure: 1/200 second
  • ISO: 80
by Missy Gluckmann

Missy Gluckmann is a speaker agent, founded a globally recognized brand in study abroad, and exercises her passport muscle frequently. She loves connecting inspiring people with audiences. She is a mom to a spirited son and loves all that he re-teaches her about everything she thought she knew in life.