Fries With That Guinea Pig?
So far, in our first month and a half in Peru, we’ve done what I thought would happen in a year! How is it that we’ve already done so much? Let’s take it from the top.Well, we started with four weeks of language school for four hours a day. (¡Sì, finalmente puedo hablar en español!) In […]
Phase 2 – Practicar Español!
We were sad to leave our language school; not only because it symbolized “sink or swim,” but more so because we have developed relationships with our teachers. 20 hours per week with one-one-one tutors has given us a great foundation for the rules, grammar and vocabulary of Spanish. Now, it will take loads of practice […]
Adam’s Photos of Cusco, Peru
Here are more general shots of places we have visited. Enjoy!
Adam’s Photos of Women’s Hats
I have uploaded some photographs of places we have visited. Enjoy! [Show as slideshow]
To Market
I love a good market – and this is a good one. Adam and I set out early this morning to buy some produce. Huancaro market is in our neighborhood and takes place every Saturday. Farmers come in from the mountains to sell their produce, livestock, and other goods to city dwellers and shop owners. […]
Falling
I could feel my heart thumping in my chest as I stood on the edge of the precipice looking down 500 feet. The narrow paths in the high Andes Mountains connect one incredible ruin to another with shear drop offs and no railings. This is where the Incas built their homes, forts and temples, and […]
Bienvenidos a Peru
Imagine you are in an airplane. You look down to see the majestic mountains of Peru. You hear the sound of the plane landing on the runway. You bounce up and down as the plane slows to a stop. Walking off the plane, out of the airport, and into what seems like a dream. That […]
First Week in Peru
In case you are wondering…we are having a ball! My mind and senses overflow with new stimuli. Spending this kind of time with my family truly is a dream come true. All sights and sounds lure our attention and curiosity. We talk about our experiences, our language school, our visits to […]
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