NEVER WOULD I EXPECT TO SPEND MY LAST FEW HOURS IN PERU FRANTICALLY LOOKING FOR CASH. Since losing my credit card and finding that my ATM card won't work (see how I came into this mess here), I have been meticulous with my spendings, down to the last cent. However, things never go as planned…Read more D24 [Epilogue] Saying goodbye

IT IS BEAUTIFUL HOW LIFE COMES AROUND, PHYSICALLY AND METAPHORICALLY. Here I am, finding myself wandering through the upscale retail shops in Larcomar Shopping Mall, a place that is far from the REAL Peru that I now know. Just less than one month ago, I started my journey here in Miraflores. Tomorrow I will be…Read more D23 [Lima] Back To Where It All Started

THE FLIGHT FROM CUSCO TO LIMA DEPARTS AT 11:30AM AND YET I AM STILL WAITING IN THE HALL AT 11:45. Delays are common during travel. If according to Latin America time, this is not considered late yet. The Cusco airport is a small one, the good thing is that it is very easy to navigate.…Read more D22 [Lima] Solo Sobreviviente

WHILE ON MY WAY BACK TO OLLANTAYTAMBO, WE WERE ALL BOMBARDED BY A BIG GROUP OF 10 YEAR-OLDS AT THE TRAIN STATION. At first, it was simply chaos when the teachers had to assemble and organise these students, probably from USA (due to their English), but once settled, the kids are actually quite disciplined. I…Read more D21 [Pisac, Cusco] Appreciating Diversity

HOW DO SOMEONE TRY TO DESCRIBE MACHU PICCHU? After entering the site, I had only a few minutes to look at the ruins before it was all covered with the morning mist. It was impressive in its size, mystical in its history, and breathtaking with its backdrop of Huayna Picchu mountain and Urubamba river. No…Read more D20 [Machu Picchu] No Wonder It Is A World Wonder

GREGORIA AND HER FAMILY ARE VERY WARM AND WELCOMING. I signed up for a homestay in search for a chance to interact with locals. I found friends that I am determined to keep forever. I sit at the dining table each meal and watch either Gregoria or old abuela prepare food for me. The food…Read more D19 [Machu Picchu Pueblo] Wet with tears

SOLITARY TRAVEL CAN BE A CHALLENGE, SOMETIMES. Animals move in groups so that they can look out for each other. However, solo travel can often be more interesting because there are more spontaneity; more friendships because there are more opportunities (and motivation) to interact with others. I have always relied on solo traveling, mostly because I am…Read more D18 [Ollantaytambo] Lost and Found