Take a minute to think about your high school experience. Were you popular? The nerd? A jock? Did you barely participate or were you involved in every club? Whether you took advantage of the opportunities or not, you likely had the choice to play a sport, join a club, or even advance your studies. In … More Map Your World
One day in mid-February, I was musing with another volunteer and friend, Roxy, about what I wanted to do for Semana Santa—Holy Week. For Semana Santa, volunteers receive 4 free days of holiday vacation, so for the avid explorer who wants to see all of Peru, it’s a no brainer to take advantage of the … More La Ciudad Blanca
Of course the week that I finally wash my bed sheets, legitimately make my bed for the first time and declare my room 90% complete, I feel deep pangs of homesickness. It’s not the first time I’ve felt homesick, and it probably won’t be the last. As of the 24th, I have been in site … More Dealing with homesickness
Lima. Cusco. Machu Picchu. Three of the top tourist destinations in Peru. Cusco and Machu Picchu had been on my Peru Bucket List since finding out my Peace Corps assignment. A few weeks ago, I was finally able to cross them off, with the company of my parents. We flew to Cusco on March 11 … More Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu in Photos
“Women are not objects” read all of the posters as I walked into the main plaza with my site mate. My site mate had recently found a women’s group in town and was starting to work with them. They invited her to be a part of their International Women’s Day celebration on the 7th. As … More International Women’s Day
Brittany McGee 