“In through the nose, out through the mouth. In through the nose, out through the mouth,” I repeated in my head. I was at kilometer 14, the course was at a slight incline and I was struggling to keep my breathing steady. I was running much faster than I had anticipated, a side effect of … More Just keep running
About a week ago, I received an invitation to an event at a nearby school. I wasn’t sure where exactly the school was, as it was in one of the 180 annexes of Olmos. I also wasn’t sure that I even knew anyone who worked at the school or attended it. While I was flattered, … More Just be there
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
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
Brittany McGee 