From 03/2010: (Pics to come)
I was beyond excited to get to Abancay and see my new niece, Sullary Micaela, my sis Lucy, my dad and step-mom!! We spent a little over a month with them and had amazing adventures.
As most who know me know that I am not quite baby friendly yet, it was a little scary holding a baby a month old for the first time in yrs (closer to 15 yrs I would guess)! Sullary was super adorable and a really great baby... that helped!! lol
We stayed with my dad in his new home out in the country. As the house was still under construction, we were limited to just the main 5 rooms and it was interesting changing kitchens a couple of times, lol! The views from the house were wonderful and Justin could not wait to go exploring and climbing some of the mountains out there. It was hard getting out as much as he wanted as there was the newborn but we managed to make a trip we will never forget... ever!
We took a trip to Choquequirao, the lost city of the Incas. This trip was grueling, exhausting, and draining but very much worth the pain and sweat. The views, the feel of accomplishment, and the peacefulness of this place was beyond words. More details on my travel blog: travelretrospect.blogspot.com.
We did take another trip with my Dad to Andahuaylas. This was for work but we thought we would hitch a ride and explore a little more. The scenic views were again, amazing. We really enjoyed exploring a new town and seeing so much of how people live. Honestly, I have lived in Peru and have visited so many times but it is so easy to forget how the situation really is for most of the people in the country. Most of the times I visited, I just saw family and stayed in the city... how different things are there. The things I have learned in the last two trips we have taken is eye opening and really puts things in perspective for me.
Our last week in Abancay was great. We just spent more time with my dad, Isa, Lucy, and Sullary. I always get extremely emotional when it comes to leaving them. Every time I leave my dad I break down, I don't know why it is so overwhelming. This time was no different. I love that we were able to spend so much time together. My dad dropped us off in Cuzco to meet my mother-in-law, my step-dad, and my step-bro for the next leg of our adventure. This will have an entry of its own... until then.
Lots of love.
xoxo - RW
We took a trip to Choquequirao, the lost city of the Incas. This trip was grueling, exhausting, and draining but very much worth the pain and sweat. The views, the feel of accomplishment, and the peacefulness of this place was beyond words. More details on my travel blog: travelretrospect.blogspot.com.
We did take another trip with my Dad to Andahuaylas. This was for work but we thought we would hitch a ride and explore a little more. The scenic views were again, amazing. We really enjoyed exploring a new town and seeing so much of how people live. Honestly, I have lived in Peru and have visited so many times but it is so easy to forget how the situation really is for most of the people in the country. Most of the times I visited, I just saw family and stayed in the city... how different things are there. The things I have learned in the last two trips we have taken is eye opening and really puts things in perspective for me.
Our last week in Abancay was great. We just spent more time with my dad, Isa, Lucy, and Sullary. I always get extremely emotional when it comes to leaving them. Every time I leave my dad I break down, I don't know why it is so overwhelming. This time was no different. I love that we were able to spend so much time together. My dad dropped us off in Cuzco to meet my mother-in-law, my step-dad, and my step-bro for the next leg of our adventure. This will have an entry of its own... until then.
Lots of love.
xoxo - RW
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