Monthly Archives: September 2013

Doing Good. Feeling Bad.

I woke up with a headache, still cold. The high altitude was now affecting me.   The coca tea would soon become my best friend because it would keep me warm and alleviate my headache.  After having breakfast we were … Continue reading

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Cusco Fiasco

My flight to Cusco from Lima was delayed by an hour and a half because of heavy fog in Cusco.  Bummer.  It was unfortunate that all the passengers were already seated in the plane when the pilot made the announcement … Continue reading

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Volunteer Vacation Begins

I’m not sure what inspired me to take a volunteer vacation.  I think I read an article somewhere where the writer was so convincing, and the location so exotic or beautiful, that it stuck with me, and I hoped that … Continue reading

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Miraflores

My second day in Lima was SO much better!  I went to the Parque del Amor (Park of Love) which overlooked the beautiful Pacific Ocean, and the view was absolutely stunning.  The breeze, the view of surfers and the never-ending … Continue reading

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