It was another early morning for us, as our group met in the hotel lobby at 4:15AM. We scuttled our way across town to the bus line for the Lost City, and even at such an ungodly hour, we were still beat by several hundred people to the line. There was a palpable energy among … More Salkantay Hike Day 5: The Lost City
We were all a bit chipper waking up, for we were given the luxury of sleeping in until 6AM. Now, before we go any further, it must be noted that I am a night owl. Most of my books, curriculums and illustrations are written/created/painted between the hours of 10PM and 3AM. For some reason, the … More Salkantay Hike Day 3: The Jungle
“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop and look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’” – Eleanor Roosevelt The Summit I woke up. Much to my surprise, and a … More Salkantay Hike Day 2: The Summit
Low-landers, such as myself, are not made for thin air. Literally. The Peruvians who call the highlands their home have evolved to be able to live in such an unforgiving environment. They “have as much as 25 percent more blood that is more viscous and richer in red cells, a heart that is proportionately larger, and … More Salkantay Hike Day 1.3: The Fall
“Hiking: to walk or march a great distance, especially through rural areas for pleasure, exercise, military training, or the like” (dictionary.com) Prior to this Peruvian adventure, I mistakenly called myself a hiker. Looking back, the majority of ‘hikes’ I did in the States were tromps… at best. The Hike I was drunk on excitement, and also feeling … More Salkantay Hike Day 1.2: The Hike
The Wild Rose 