Four Towns, Five Monkeys, Three Parachutes and a Broken Laptop
We have gone through four cities in whirlwind, four situations that couldn’t be more different from each other. We left you in Chiclayo, Peru, where we stayed in a casino. It was probably the most depressing casino I’ve ever stayed in, which is saying a lot. A green waterfall in the lobby was turned off […]
Disturbing Playground in Chiclayo
Chiclayo is know for being surrounded by amazing ancient ruins and interesting museums. No one ever told me about the disturbing playgrounds. This one is a mere half block from where we’re staying. Our hotel, perhaps suitably, is part of a casino.
Vilcabamba: Am I a Bad Parent?
Maybe because it has too many syllables, maybe because I’m going senile, I just have the hardest time saying “Vilcabamba,” especially under stress. The second morning we were there, I got our family lost hiking down a river. When we came upon a farmer working in his field, I asked, “Where is Villacabambibambia?” It’s like […]
On the Brinka in Cuenca
Traveling brings up the best of times and the worst of times, sometimes in the same day.