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Lares, Peru
Far off in the distance, I caught glimpse of a tiny speck of color floating through the green, sky-high hills of the Andes. A smile so big it warmed my cheeks spread across… Continue reading
Day Two in the Andes
We had set up camp in the valley below the snowy peaks looming above. The mountains taunted us with their massive rocky splendor; it was impossible to escape their presence. After dinner the guides… Continue reading
“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” – John Muir
The Lares trek, Day One Distance covered: 16km
The Lares Trek
We left Cusco, sleepy and nearly still dreaming, in the brisk and dark hours of the morning. After making one final stop at a tiny village in the sacred Valley for breakfast and last-minute supplies,… Continue reading
A place to return to
We drove around all day visiting various caves, rivers, waterfalls and the beautiful countryside of Chapada Diamantina yet it was very apparent that we saw only a fraction of what this incredible place… Continue reading
Refuge
Lying here on a warm rock, the sun kisses your body, the gentle breeze soothes your skin, the mountains comfort you and the sound of the water trickles over your mind silencing all… Continue reading
The Open Road
On the road again, doesn’t matter the destination. The pure sense of freedom the open road brings makes the past and future insignificant and living in the present pure bliss. With so much… Continue reading
"The Mountains are calling and I must go."
And so we did! Last Fall, we had a marvelous time traipsing through the woods and up the mountains to an icy high alpine lake where we could truly be alone in the… Continue reading
Giving Aspen Some Color
Forget the fur, we’re all about the color! We definitely stood out with our neon jackets in this fancy town, but we had a blast whilst incredibly warm. We discussed hijacking the van… Continue reading
Aspen, snow looks good on you
A fresh fluffy layer will do wonders for anything, especially an amazing ski town like Aspen. 18 inches of snow in 2 days equals beautification of the city and magic on a mountain… Continue reading
Night Ride
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” -Marcus Aurelius 2 horse open sleigh ride under the stars, Aspen Colorado.
Finding Winter
We have been praying for snow but to no avail, Lake Tahoe has had a rough season, only beautiful sunny weather, which I suppose is nothing to complain about. Our prayers were finally… Continue reading
