Category: food
Berkeley Springs and Cacapon State Park Adventure 2024
On the Easter weekend of March 29th, Shirley and I decided to visit Berkeley Springs and Cacapon State Park for our 1st Anniversary. The drive took about three hours and upon arriving at Berkeley Springs we decided to visit the park and the natural hot springs. Located in the center of historic Berkeley Springs, Berkeley […]
Read More Berkeley Springs and Cacapon State Park Adventure 2024Hocking HIlls State Park Camping Trip 2023
Over the weekend of Shirleys birthday we took a trip to Hocking Hill State Park in Logan, Ohio. It is an easy and scenic 2 hour trip from Wheeling, WV. The first night we stayed at Hilltop Campgrounds in a large canvas tent with a bed and small wooden porch. The campground was nice and […]
Read More Hocking HIlls State Park Camping Trip 20232021 Fall Badfish Music Festival @ Nelson Ledges
Over the weekend of September 24, 2021 I made the journey to Nelson Ledges in Garrettsville, Ohio for the 2021 Fall Badfish Music Festival for the first time. I seemed to always have a reason not to go but this year I was determined. I met up with my friend Chad in Washington, PA were […]
Read More 2021 Fall Badfish Music Festival @ Nelson LedgesHarpers Ferry, West Virginia
Over Father Day weekend, I was invited to go to Harpers Ferry with My friend Chad his wife Michelle, and their three kids, Cayden, Mason, and Maya. I met Chad at his house in Albright, West Virginia, on Thursday, where we had a campfire that night and talked about our trip and building an Inipi […]
Read More Harpers Ferry, West VirginiaAmazing food of Peru
While traveling through Peru, it became evident that the diversity and quality of the food are exceptional. Peru is considered 5th in the world when it comes to gastronomy, and the Peruvian people take great pride in their culture and food. The passion for the food is contagious. I became addicted to Peruvian dishes like; Lomo Saltado, Juane, and Ceviche but Cuy (guinea pig), on the other hand, was a taste I could not acquire. With the food comes a desire of the Peruvian people to share and celebrate their culture through food and festivals. Peru is also known for a drink called the Pisco sour, an alcoholic cocktail that’s name comes from Pisco brandy, its base liquor, and the cocktail term sour citrus juice and sweetener components.
Read More Amazing food of PeruISHKON Spirituality and Fire Puja
After returning from Peru, I was able to secure a seasonal position at New Vrindaban. The job entailed attendant, organizing processes, maintenance, and material management for the temple and the lodge. I was interested in the experience and spirituality from the Krishna perspective. New Vrindaban is an unincorporated area and an ISKCON intentional community located in Marshall County, West […]
Read More ISHKON Spirituality and Fire PujaShirley’s 30th Birthday celebration in PTO
Chincheros, the Sacred Valley, and a very special day in Ollantaytambo
We woke up a little late and quickly got our packs ready to head out for a full day traveling and exploring communities in the Sacred Valley, starting with Chincheros. After Shirley spent some time organizing our transportation, we had a plan and met our driver. The cost for the entire trip 120 soles, which is […]
Read More Chincheros, the Sacred Valley, and a very special day in OllantaytamboTrip to Cusco: Operation Alpaca Trueke
After spending about three weeks in Puerto Maldonado enjoying the city, jungle, family, and friends, it was time for Shirley and me to fly to Cusco to seek out Alpaca sources and communities to work with. I had booked an Airbnb in Cusco near Tupac Square for a week as our base. Shirley had contacted her friend Sumaq who would meet us and show us […]
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