Girl, You've Done Harder Things Than This.

After arriving in Baja Sur to unexpectedly high temperatures in the upper 90s, I was excited to venture out for my first bike ride to the famous and much loved Malecón de La Paz, a seaside promenade filled with sandy beaches, public art, and open-air restaurants. I was also filled with anxiety. Prior to my arrival, I hadn’t practiced my Spanish as much as I’d planned, was still processing all sorts of details about Mexican culture, the home I’m staying in, the cats I’m caring for, and I...