Hiking on the Other Side of the Ravine
I take a swig of water, feeling refreshed afterwards. I continue trekking for another 5 hours. This is how some of our hikes have gone. We have only hiked 3 or 4 times, but they have all been long. We had a 3 day trek into Colca Canyon, the second deepest canyon in the world. […]
Vida Normal (Normal Life)
Of course the tendency is to post articles about things new and different for us. Peruvian culture is very rich and the country is absolutely gorgeous. But every day is not exotic. Much of our life here is similar to life anywhere. “Vivir” means “to live” in Spanish. Many of our conversations include this term. […]
Life in Peru
We have been having a good time in Peru. It is a beautiful country with many sites to see. This past week, we went to Colca Canyon, the second deepest canyon in the world. It was a three day trek, most of it very steep. Some parts were straight up, others, straight down. On the […]
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 […]
Adam’s Photos of Cusco, Peru
Here are more general shots of places we have visited. Enjoy!
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. […]
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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