It turns out that buying a donkey in Peru is not the easiest thing to do. Which, if you have ever been to Peru, may surprise you. Donkeys are everywhere. More ubiquitous than the llama, almost as common as the cow, donkeys are used on every trek and they can be found in every field.... Continue Reading →
Riding The Bus In Peru
I enter the terminal to the sound of men calling out the various destinations. “Cusco! Cusco! Chincero!” “Ollantaytambo!” Occasionally I am noticed and one calls out the name of some nearby tourist destination for the gringa. “Maras! Moray!” But today I am not traveling for pleasure. Today I am heading to a different place, on... Continue Reading →
Life In Urubamba: The Beginning
Ok, It is now the start of my second week living and working in Urubamba, Peru. My brain is a little tired from using Spanish, even though I am able to use English at home. Every day, all around me is Spanish. This is good, this is great. I can feel myself learning every day.... Continue Reading →
Hiking Seoraksan National Park
I had been hearing about hiking in Seoraksan National Park place since I got to Korea in July, 2013. Of course, I wanted to make it out there before winter hit. Seoraksan is the highest mountain in the Taebek mountain range, and the third highest mountain in all of South Korea. Located only 2 to 3 hours... Continue Reading →
The 4 Stages of Culture Shock and My First Experience
There's a big difference between traveling and living abroad. It comes mainly in the four stages of culture shock, as I learned the hard way the first time I experienced it.