Managed to get the flu while traveling, so that’s fun! Spent the last few days in my room fighting off a fever and hating life. There’s definitely something going around as a number of the guests here are sick with similar symptoms (headache, fever, etc). On the positive side, I’ve learned how to say “ibuprofen” in Spanish. It’s “ibuprofen.” I’m doing better now and will … Continue reading Peru: The Monastery of San Francisco

Cultural exploration day in Lima. My favorite part? THEY HASHTAG PAINTINGS. Seriously. #likeaboss #casual #igerschiclayo #notinthemood #badhairday #topless Nice to see the Museo de Arte de Lima has a sense of humor and a strong IG game. Also… SO. MUCH. CEVICHE. Now, I’m headed to Huaraz for some trekking! Continue reading Peru: Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI)

Lima. I’m now in Peru. The air is thick here. Heavy with humidity and the nearness of an ecuatorial summer. I walked around the Miraflores district and watched families and first dates of a South American Saturday. There are ruins here in the city. Amongst the high end malls and the seemingly out of place Chili’s (yes, the American casual dining chain). There is a … Continue reading Peru: Huaca Pucllana