I’m very sorry to say that, along with Luis, two other friends I met on the road weren’t there when I reached the end of it. Ani from the Guatemala group lost a battle with cancer and Nadine, who’d opened the doors of JASBA to me, also passed away. They are sorely missed.
Whatever weaknesses this book has, I’m sure some friend, colleague, or editor tried to talk me out of them; I take credit for any and all problems. As for my husband, who transcribed two of the reading groups for me and taught me to speak Spanish with a funny accent—¡qué suerte, mi amor, que al fin nos encontramos!
About the Author
Amy Elizabeth Smith is from western Pennsylvania. She has a degree in music from West Virginia University, a PhD in English from Penn State, and teaches writing and literature at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. A lifetime member of JASNA (Jane Austen Society of North America), she’s been publishing scholarly articles for years, but this is her first venture into travel writing. She’s always plotting more trips. Anyone who would like to see some Chilean cow graffiti from Smith’s travels can visit www.allroadsleadtoausten.com.
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