I’m a firm believer that tomorrow will always be the best day of my life. And considering that I am leaving Peru in two days, I have been preparing myself by making sure to look forward to the things at home. I will see some of my closest friends in the world, I will be able [...][...]
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August 13th, 2010 - 5:00 pm § in Country, Culture, Day in the Life, Peru, Tips & Resources, Volunteer
The Things I Have Learned
Although it’s tough to determine just how much I have learned during my three months in Peru, there are certain aspects of life that are a little more clear to me. Without further delay, I will impart some of the knowledge that I have gleaned from my experience. Yuppie travel gear. Nearly every mi[...]
August 6th, 2010 - 8:00 pm § in Around Town, Culture, Day in the Life, Good Ideas, Peru, Tips & Resources, Volunteer
Day in the Life: Hiking The Colca Canyon
Last week, a couple of us headed down to Arequipa to hike the Colca Canyon. After riding in a bus for nine hours with a broken bathroom and a broken window, we arrived at 7:00 in the morning absolutely frozen. Our luck continued when we found out that there were no buses back to Cusco. Figuring [...[...]
Day in the Life: Fuegos Artificiales
Most people enjoy fireworks. Not only are they a great example of light traveling faster than sound but they also symbolize fiestas. However, the fuegos artificiales in Cusco are a little different. Rather than being used to signify the beginning of a party, they are instead used to disrupt sleeping[...]
July 23rd, 2010 - 10:48 am § in Around Town, Country, Culture, Day in the Life, Good Ideas, In the Field, Peru, Social Entrepreneurship, Volunteer
Being Inspired
My experience in Peru has been everything I could have wanted. It will be one of those, “When I was your age” stories that I will tell my children. My only real responsibilities are to Skype my parents on their birthdays and to not get arrested. The people I am meeting and interacting with are [[...]
July 16th, 2010 - 6:00 pm § in Around Town, Country, Culture, Day in the Life, Peru, Tips & Resources
Los Precios
On most of my trips, I make a conscious effort to balance freedom and fun without becoming bankrupt. Cusco makes it easy. There are certain amenities I crave when abroad: ice cubes, chocolate, and friendly conversation. All three of these things and more are easily found here. To give an idea of how[...]
I’ll Take a Little Potato with My Dirt
Last weekend, I participated in a huatia event with some of my gringo friends and their coworkers. Huatia is a tradition that dates back to the days when the Incan Empire was more than just some stones serving as the façade of a hotel. It is an event where potatoes and other food are cooked [...][...]
¿Dónde Está El Baño?
¿Dónde está el baño? That is arguably the most important question to know in Spanish. Most who arrive in South America, regardless of previous Spanish education, will know how to ask for the bathroom. This knowledge is both crucial and painful. Many of the public restrooms haven’t been cleaned[...]
June 25th, 2010 - 11:45 pm § in Around Town, Culture, Day in the Life, In the Field, Peru, Tips & Resources, Volunteer
Day in the Life: Summertime and the Living is Easy
Life here in Cusco is relaxed. I arrive at the Arariwa office at 9:30 in the morning but my workday does not start until I have watched some World Cup matches while drinking some mate de coca. By 11:00 it is time for our desayuno. We all rotate who will bring in the food for [...][...]
Snapshot: Cow Heart and Confusing Conversation in Cusco
It’s easy to forget that I’m living in South America. At times it appears as if there are more gringos than Cusqueños in Cusco. It’s no surprise, as Cusco is the major city connected with Machu Picchu, one of the tourist meccas of the world. Every shop is either geared toward some hiking [...]
