Hello all! Jessie here!
Adam posted about our crazy Machu Picchu trek, Machu Picchu being the absolute highlight of the 5 days. While we were totally burnt out from trekking, our crazy Dutch oxen-like friends wanted to go on a 3 day trek through the Colca Canyon near Arequipa. It really wasn't too bad of a hike, especially because I wussed out at the last minute and took a mule up the super steep mountain at 2am!!
While everyone arrived safely and on time, the guy in charge of the mule dropped me off at the top telling me to follow the path. ´No problem,´ I thought to myself. Unfortunately, while it was still dark at 5am, I went down the wrong path and got COMPLETELY and utterly lost in the Peruvian wilderness... finally, after an hour or so, I made it back to some terrace farming and hopped and slid my way down to the town! Whew! Talk about a long night (morning)!
Anywho, there is much too much stress involved in trekking, so I cannot see anymore in our near future... Thijs, Eric, Adam and I are planning a day of nothingness tomorrow, consisting of lots of jugo (juice), hammocks, and reading. We are all exhausted! But how worth it it is to be in South America! So far, we have made lots of fantastic friends and have seen the most beautiful things! Monday, we are planning to take a quick (approx.15hr) bus ride to Tacna and then Iquique.. fun stuff!
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Great to hear from you guys. Sounds like the trip is having a few tough days. It would still be great to experience it all. Keep having fun and I look forward to your next update. Enjoy!
Dad
Hi Jessie! This is your aunt Sharon and uncle Rex from Washington State. We heard from your dad and he told us about your trip. It sounds scary to me! Take care of yourself and be safe.
Sharon and Rex
Adam and Jessie,
Again, I am so so glad you two have had the opportunity to go to South America. Your experiences have seemed quite exciting and fun and are always familiar and reminiscent of my time in Ecuador. I am happy that you have been able to be with the wonderful people and amazing landscape of South America. What makes me more happy, though, is that you have had small hardships and imperfections. Part of appreciating the beauty of another culture is experiencing its complications.
I feel for you both the day you must return to the States. It's hard, and it's weird, but it's great to be able to critique the problems we face and better value our families and friends.
All the best,
Jamie
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