Back to Cusco, onto Oracles, and saying goodbye

After leaving Aquas Calientes, I returned to Cusco, where I would spend the next four days, including my birthday. During my stay in the Amazon, I met a girl named Shirley, who said she would be in Cusco during my birthday and would show me around. I was excited, and so after checking into my […]

Aquas Calientes and Machu Picchu

The train from Ollantaytambo to Aquas Calientes was excellent, especially after spending so many days hiking. The train ride was about an hour-long, just enough time for a quick bite to eat and drink, which was complimentary on Peru Rail.Arriving in Aquas Calientes, there was a lot of commotion, being a massive tourist area. I […]

The Inca Quarry Trail Hike

After drinking my coca tea, I met with the group, and we loaded up in a van. We then drove for about 30 minutes to the start of the trail. Hugo was full of energy, and from the start, I could tell we would get along very well. Most of the other guides and members […]

Journey from the ancient city of Cusco to Ollantaytambo

Flying from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco is only about an hour or so, and the flight this time was smooth, and I would learn in the future on other flight that is not usually the case. I was excited to experience the ancient city of Cusco. Cusco is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Urubamba Valley of […]

What about the Ego?

As I posted about ancient history in the Peru itinerary blog, I thought about how much our egos play a role in keeping us from reaching our potential by magnifying fear of how we’ll be perceived or judged. Are we afraid we’ll look silly, weak, dumb, or any myriad of emotions that hold us back […]

Weighing the Heart?

The Egyptians viewed the heart as the seat of intellect and emotions; thus, it played a central role in the rebirth of an individual in the afterlife. The heart of the individual was weighed against the feather representing the goddess of truth, Ma’at, in a judgment process overseen by Osiris, the lord of the underworld. […]

Peru: tentative itinerary

Organizing a trip to Peru with such a diverse itinerary has been challenging. But it has been a lot of fun and a welcomed distraction from everything that has happened. So much to do and see in Peru. My departure date is still pending, but it looks like it will be the end of this […]