Monthly Archives: July 2012
Break from the Jungle
Hi everyone. I am just getting a chance to get out of the jungle over the past two weeks and let me tell you, it is nothing like is expected! The work is hard and long like I thought, but … Continue reading
Side Notes: One Step Farther
I figure i haven’t done a Side Note in a while and there are lots of things to update you on in regards to my recovery, good things of course! I’m happy to announce that i believe i have beat this … Continue reading
Huacarpay Lake and
In an effort to get out of the city today and get some fresh air we headed out to Huacarpay Lake to find the famous Bearded Mountaineer Hummingbird. I mean, how gorgeous is this bird (from my bird book): We … Continue reading
Preparing for the Jungle Foodwise
The past few days have been one of errands, but I’ve also been brain storming what will be good to eat while we are out in the field. We have a variety of restrictions just to make things more difficult … Continue reading
Cuzco!
Well i made it to Cuzco safe and sound! Let me tell you, 21 hours on a bus with a head cold has got to be one of the most painful things I’ve done! Luckily my ears have finally popped … Continue reading
Onto Cuzco
Hey everyone. Thought i would let you know am on my way to Cuzco. It’s a market21 hours ride through the desert and the Andes mountains with some rainforest in there…ya know, just your typical bus ride. Fingers crossed everything … Continue reading
Peru, So Far
So, I’ve been in Lima a few days, but i already feel like I’ve been here for a while; is that weird? As you can tell, I’m definitely enjoying it! But let’s go back a little. Monday afternoon at LAX … Continue reading
The Time Has Come
It’s here everyone; the time is finally here. I’m leaving for Peru, TODAY. O.M.G. This trip has literally come up so fast that everything has been a blur up to this point. I’m still trying to figure out if I … Continue reading