Jan 3, 2009
The teleferico yesterday was awesome. We had perfectly blue skies, snow-capped volcanoes in every direction, and a bottle of wine. If Cath's nose was a volcano, it would be Cotopaxi. The air was thin up there, but was good practice because now we know we won't die while scaling Peruvian mountains. We went to a bookstore in afternoon and had a drink at the little cafe nearby, but we couldn't stay long because there was a German ex-pat there who was smoking a huge cigar and thought global warming was a myth. My 4th New Years resolution is to start a cultural revolution (you will have to wait for the screenplay adaption of this blog to hear the first 3), and after that interaction, I think I may be on to something.
Jan 4, 2009
Today we went to Papallacta, the hot springs just an hour from Pifo. It is right over the pass, and we had a lovely view along the way. The springs were quite soothing and we saw many birds. We listened to some wonderful songs along the way including everyone's 1994 favorite "Don't Turn Around." Who would have thought that 16 years later I would look at that song in a whole new light, but do the exact same dance moves that I did in the Meridian High School talent show. Ok, well Cath and I are off to Peru tomorrow to meet up with Ash and then head on over to Machu Picchu. I have much to do, so this blog will have to be quick and to the point with little humor. Sorry oh family of mine. Love you and miss you and wish us luck because Catherine starts losing feeling in her limbs after 3,000 meters and I have a sprained ankle. Ciao.
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