Horsing Around in Peru
Today we had an awesome time with our horseback riding excursion, but before I get into the details of our fun day, I'll update you on...
Machu Picchu
Wednesday 8:55 AM This morning we ate a fast breakfast at 4:45 and met at the bus stop for a wonderfully comfy bus ride up to our...
Salkantay Trek: Day 4
Tuesday 10:10 AM We woke up this morning and it was the best sleep we've had yet. For breakfast, in honor of reaching our final...
Salkantay Trek: Day 3
Monday 6:59 AM Last night I slept so much better! Naaz gave us some Benadryl and it must've really done the trick. The sore throat is...
Salkantay Trek: Day 2
Sunday 6:30 AM We woke at 5 and began to get dressed (not an easy thing to do in a tent) and then we went to breakfast. Lots of hot cocoa...
Salkantay Trek: Day 1
Saturday 5:10 AM We just got picked up and we're off to begin our hike! A gal from Atlanta, Naaz, has joined us as well. She is a PA, so...
Inti Raymi
Every year to celebrate the Winter Solstice (shortest day of the year), the Peruvian people celebrate a traditional Inca festival called...
Life in the Amazon: Day 4
Sunday 7:46 AM We woke up at 6, packed all our things, and I went out on our cabin porch and watched the sun rise over the river and the...
Life in the Amazon: Day 3
Saturday 6:09 PM Since we've been busy all day, I haven't had time to write until now. We left at 6:00 AM to go early morning parrot...
Life in the Amazon: Day 2
Friday 7:03 AM I slept very well last night. I woke up once to the sound of Mickayla and Soos being very noisy, so I decided to go to the...
