October 3, 2005
Day 5
I started out my day with a trip to the Museo de Antropologia in the center of Huaraz. Like the museum in Lima, there were lots of artifacts from the prehispanic civilizations here. I'm so fascinated with the various cultures.… Read More »
October 2, 2005
Day 4
After we got of the bus, a tout lead (a guy who tries to get you to go to his hostel) Morad and I to his guest house in Huaraz. It turned out to be a nice, cozy, quiet place owned by the… Read More »
October 1, 2005
Day 3
I started out my day by taking a walk through the streets of Miraflores. There are lots of old houses and interesting buildings to see, and it's one of the few places in Lima where I feel completely safe to walk around. I took a stroll through a touristy… Read More »
Written September 30, 2005
Day 2
I got up early today and ate a simple breakfast at my hostel. Afterwards, I went with Tom and Henry from Britain and Mored from France to the center of Lima. The Plaza de Armas was an interesting place surrounded by churches… Read More »
I spent most of the day today getting used to my new environment and catching up on some much-needed sleep.… Read More »
Written September 29, 2005
Day 1
Once again, my plane from Miami to Lima wasn't delayed; it just took off thirty minutes late. The flight was very smooth, and I actually got an hour or two of sleep. I went to the customs line with my expensive return ticket in hand. I seemed to… Read More »
My plane wasn't delayed; it just took off 1 hour late.… Read More »
Written September 28, 2005 - Day 0
In a few minutes, I will begin my journey. I'm going through every emotion in the book. My stomach is in a knot, but this feeling is why I travel. I think I've said just about everything that needs to be said, but one last time: Thanks for… Read More »
Yesterday I went to my last Brewers game before my trip with Andrea, Kyle, and Tiffany. This has been their best season by 1992. They went to the game with a .500 record against the Cardinals, one of the best teams in baseball. The Brew Crew lost 0-2 in a pitchers' dual, but it was… Read More »
Written September 24, 2005
For my last weekend in the US, I went to my parents' house near Minocqua in northern Wisconsin. It's a nice, quiet place built on a small lake and surrounded by lush forests. I think I would get bored there rather quickly,… Read More »
