The Sacred Valley is typically the area which tourists blow through on their way to Machu Picchu. We were advised by our friend Alan Brownstein to stay longer, and are grateful for the advice. There was something here for all of us, and while being fairly touristy, most tourists were passing through quickly and focused […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Traveling brings up the best of times and the worst of times, sometimes in the same day.
A meditation on the faith required to move out of your comfort zone (and your country)