I was not prepared for what would happen on this solo South American backpacking trip around Peru and Bolivia. There were many challenges, but there were many rewards too! Read about some of my interesting experiences.
I realized this morning that I haven’t been writing my daily journals like I planned to when I wrote the post titled, “Tough Moments Inspire Change”. The journals are meant …
Last night I returned to Healing House with a big smile on my face after a visit with Angel, from Madrid, Spain. He had asked me out for coffee during a …
It wasn’t in my plans to meet a handsome, dark Peruvian Peregrino. He captured my attention on my way back from a weekend spent at Salkantay, a white glacier-laden peak, …
Casey and I bounced up and down at the fountain in the Plaza de Armas doing jumping jacks in our toques and scarves while we waited for the taxi and …
My bed was wet this morning. What a nasty feeling that is. My t-shirt and trekking pants were cold and damp and I had to peel them away from my …
Today, I’m not going to tell you about how great it is in Cusco or of the great adventures I’m having. No, because it’s not like that all the time. …
As I stood at the sun gate in awe looking down on Machu Picchu, bathed in the warm glow of the dawning sun, my thoughts drifted to how exciting it …
Three o’clock on the morning of day four came quickly as my iPhone chimed my wake-up call. It wasn’t a comfortable sleep. None of the last three sleeps had been …
My heart pounded as I followed the dirt trail and climbed the stone steps up through the high Andean tundra and its slopes of golden grasses towards Dead Woman’s Pass. …
Altitude sickness: symptoms may begin to occur during a rapid ascent to an altitude above 8,000 feet. Most commonly it is characterized by shortness of breath, dizziness, a pounding headache, …
Although Lima is not one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been, with a seemingly constant shroud of mist blocking it from the sun and the heavy odour …
I was wondering how long it would take me to play my flute in a public area in Peru, although I didn’t think it would be this soon. It certainly …