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
Music is blasting through the speakers just outside the window. The chairs along the wall are filled with people, some sitting quietly, others laughing with their neighbor. Slowly, people begin to clap. Clap, clap, pause. Clap, pause, clap. No one pays attention to the musical rhythm; everyone just claps along how they please. The birthday … More Wait, let’s celebrate!
As I cautiously made my way through the muddy streets of Olmos, I realized something had changed within me. With each careful step I took, I noticed the eyes staring, curious as to how I would navigate the trenches of mud and slippery mounds. Not only could I feel the gawking, I heard their conversations. … More Embracing the Gringa
Bright colors. Loud music. Gallons of water. Even more baby powder. Carnaval. Or at least, that’s how they do Carnaval at my friend’s site in Bernal, Piura. Like Mardi Gras, Carnaval is celebrated in the days leading up to lent (though, unlike Mardi Gras some of them continue a few days past Ash Wednesday). I … More Carnaval Bernal
Breasts. Boobs. Lady lumps. Whatever you call them, there’s no denying their power. Since the dawn of time breasts have been immortalized in artwork, manipulated people into doing things they might not normally do, and most importantly, in my opinion, provided nutrition and comfort to tiny human beings. Yes, breastfeeding. Women have been doing that for … More Boobs. I mean, breastfeeding.
Brittany McGee 