PeruPorra

Salutations! I spent this past weekend (Friday-Sunday) in the Amazon, and I must say, it was a unique experience. I use the word "unique" loosely because it was both good and bad. It was unique in a good sense because I was able to see some amazing animals in their natural habitats like monkeys, bugs, spiders, birds, sloths, snakes, lizards, etc. It was bad in the sense that there were an abundance of large, disgusting bugs that enjoyed making you uncomfortable. It rained quite a bit the first day as well. Overall, it was most certainly worthwhile. I started out flying into the northern jungle city of Iquitos. You see, in Peru there is northern, central, and southern jungles. In my prior travels to Peru I visited the central jungle in Chanchamayo (*see old entries*). This ... read more

Well, I finally did it. I finally went to Machu Picchu. I saved the best for last I think. I can't help but jump on the bandwagon and say that it was probably the most amazing sight in Peru that I've seen. Granted, I haven't seen everything in this geographically rich country, but nonetheless, in terms of archaeology and anthropology, Machu Picchu is choice. God help me I can not remember the exact altitude, but Machu Picchu is an ancient city where about 1000 people lived. It is completely surrounded by lush, green mountains, and the Urabamba River runs down below. Taking the tour, I learned quite a bit about the people that lived there and how brilliant and resourceful they were. For instance the way they constructed their city was sheer brilliance. They used large ... read more

You know, I realized that the prior two entries follow a common theme. That theme is obviously sadness, regret, and hurt. As I stated in the disclaimer, I merely wanted to express myself. Also, I thought that everyone could relate to my feelings at one point in there life or another, and I know how healing that can be to be able to relate with other people. Well, putting all of that drama aside, I have decided to devote an entry to the friendships that I have made here and the memories I have mastrange that we all have met at this point in our lives in this strange place. Furthermore, the fact that we all get along so well and have a blast together is righteous. Friendships are what keep us going. They are what ... read more

There have been some instances here that have inspired me. They haven't necessarily been all good things. They also haven't been unique. What I mean is that just because I'm in a foreign country doesn't mean I have new problems. They are the same ones that I have encountered in the States. Well, these experiences have inspired me. I would encourage all of you to try writing as a means of expressing yourself. It is very cathartic. So, I have written some poetry. Some of it isn't very good and incomplete, but I feel the need to share these with someone. They are also a bit on the sad side. Enjoy! ************************************************** Oh love how I miss you These songs just won't do Over and over, I feel the same The nights don't help the pain ... read more

Hey duderinos! I have been thinking that I want to share something with you all. I felt inspired a few weeks ago when I visited Huaraz. If you have seen the pictures of the lagoon I have posted on here, you will surely notice that it is absolutely unbelievable. While I was there marveling at this beautiful, natural lagoon, I looked around me. The 5 or 6 others that I was with were completely quiet and resting themselves. A few of them were even sleeping. What was interesting was that everything surrounding the lagoon was rock. Large, sharp rocks. So, I had an epiphany. Even in the stone, people were sleeping and resting. When one thinks of rest, they think of a warm, soft place, right? Well, we were exhausted because we had walked a ton ... read more