If you saw my tan...

you might understand why the posts have been so infrequent, or non existent to tell the truth. Honestly, the tan isn't the most amazing thing in the world, but I have been spending quite a few of the last few weeks at the beach or around a pool and it was heaven. Worked my way north from Lima stopping in Trujillo and then moved out to Huanchaco which should have been a perfect beach holiday. Sadly, it was quite overcast, but we made the best of it playing beach volleyball and eating grilled fish. Also, lots of cards and cuba libres on the balcony of our hotel.

After Huanchaco we took one of the worst bus trips ever wherein I thought we had been hijacked since the road was so bumpy, but no! Thank god.
Mancora was the final destination of my journey and it was paradise. Perfect weather, a beautiful new hostel, delicious food, creative cocktails. Besides the little cold I contracted the past few days it was almost the best vacay ever. I leave to come home tomorrow full of stories and photos and very very excited to see all of you who will be there to greet me.

Shocked and amazed

I spent Tuesday evening in a bar filled with people from around the world anticipating and celebrating Obama´s win. Everyone went crazy! It´s pretty interesting to see how this deciscion that Americans have made has such an enormous effect on the entire world. I got interviewed by a Peruvian news crew in Spanish and also by an Australian reporter. All I could really say was how shocked and excited I was and that being abroad during the election is an experience I wouldn´t want to trade for the world, but I can´t wait to get home and see how things have changed...have they? I can´t wait to talk to all of you and hear thoughts, ideas and opinions.
My trip is quickly finishing up as I only have about two weeks left. I am currently in Trujillo, about eight hours by bus north of Lima and my travel companions currently consist of two Canadians and one Danish...good guys, we´re having fun. We´re on our way to the beach at Mancora which is supposed to be super beautiful. While my time in the mountains was beautiful, I am really looking forward to the beach. Can´t wait to see you all!