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Since we arrived in Ancash as new volunteers the presence of other gringos was obvious. They can even be seen in my smaller provincial capital of Yungay. Huaraz is a very popular destination for backpackers and tourists who are interested in spending time in the mountains. One can come to Huaraz to take advantage of a host of activities. The Cordillera Blanca and Negra are home to mountaineering, rock climbing, bouldering, mountain biking, hiking, trekking etc…. Read More
Atrapado en piedra Pachamama grita desde dentro Ella vea lo que pasa a su tierra Lagrimas corren y ella se cubre la cara Si ella llora, todos lloran Ella Necesita ser fuerte Como la piedra que ella llama hogar
For Semana Santa, I ran away to Southern Peru to visit la cuidad blanca, Arequipa. During this part of the year the entirety of Peru get days off of work and school. As Peace Corps volunteers, we too are granted a few vacation days to take part in the festivities. Pretty much any other Latin American and Catholic country takes time to celebrate. They are remembering the persecution and crucifixion of Jesus,… Read More
It was one of the first things we heard as my fellow volunteers and I were battling through PST— “lower your expectations.” This piece of advice was shared to us not in order to demotivate us or kill our positive outlook on our eventual service. But instead, to warn us and give us a legitimate guidance that in the long run, would eventually keep us happier when we got into tough moments… Read More
So I’ve been in country for about 6 months. This is by far the longest time I have been out of the country. And I think the longest time I’ve been away from my family. I am no stranger to living on my own, but I always make it home for a week or two during the holidays. One part of me deeply misses my family and friends. The other part of… Read More
For the 5th edition of Los Lunes Son Para Libros, I want to talk about The Rock Warrior’s Way: Mental Training for Climbers. This book was written by professional rock climber Arno Ilger. From the beginning of his climbing career, Arno made himself standout by climbing a lot of sketchy and scary trad-first ascents. His ability to do so came from a mixture of physical strength and mental strength. Wanting to know more… Read More
Teddy Dondanville 