peru

  • Video Clips from Trekking in Peru

    Video Clips from Trekking in Peru

    This past summer Chris and I went exploring in Peru. During the trip, we took a number of photos and videos. The photos have been put on flickr, and now here’s a compilation of all of the video clips from the trip. Be sure also to see the full blog post about the trip.

  • Exploring the Salkantay Trail and Machu Pichu in Peru

    Exploring the Salkantay Trail and Machu Pichu in Peru

    This past September, my friend Chris Shybut and I spend 10 days trekking through Peru. During the trip, we explored all over, and had some great adventures. The trip also forced us to brush up on our Spanish – a much needed refresher. During the urban parts of the trip, we explored the cities of…

  • Paragliding in Lima

    Paragliding in Lima

    Peru has over 2000km of coastline, and paragliding over Lima’s portion of i was spectacular. – Woke up early in Cusco to walk around town, and take pictures at a childrens religious parade in front of the church at Plaza De Armas. – Had a quick breakfast and at Loki Hostel, and made to the…

  • Arriving in Peru – Aclimitization

    Arriving in Peru – Aclimitization

    Today was our first full day in Peru. I’m updating via iPhone4, and blog posts will come in the form of field notes. – Flew from JFK overnight to Lima, met up w/ Chris in Lima airport. – We flew from Lima to Cusco, got ride from airport to our guesthouse Casa De Campo. -Amazing…

  • Trekking in Peru

    Trekking in Peru

    For the next ten days, I’ll be traveling through Peru. During the trip, I’ll be traveling with long time friend Chris Shybut, and we’ll be stopping in Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, and finally Machu Picchu. We’re planning on spending a day mountain biking to salt mines, another few days high altitude mountaineering on the Salkantay…