Monthly Archives: August 2010

Globetrotting: Cusco, Peru

El Glorioso Cusco, Peru Visiting Machu Picchu was, to me, always one of those ‘it’s gonna happen someday, someday‘ things. And then I’d always privately question ‘but will it REALLY happen?‘ The grand plans to hike the Inca Trail were set in motion about 10 years ago after my dear friend Mindy and I met...

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August 25, 2010 - 3:50 PM

Gail - WOW WOW WOW!!! GORGEOUS photos Erin! Can't wait to see more. Always love hearing about your travels! And I want some of that ceviche now too!

August 25, 2010 - 6:53 PM

Sarah - Erin, what a fantastic post! Jean and I are thinking of taking this trip next summer, so I'm all ears!

August 25, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Gene and Annie - A wonderful post as always!! What an amazing experience!! So glad you got to do it and live out those dreams!!

August 27, 2010 - 1:42 PM

Andrea - Great photos and a nice recap of your trip! How was the hike up to Machu Picchu? My mom went there about 10 years ago and did the hike. Reading your blog brought back memories of her stories from Peru. I know she was really sad about all the children on the streets, and it sounded like she gave them pretty much everything in her purse that she could! I'm glad you guys stood your ground on the cab issue!!

September 1, 2010 - 11:43 PM

Sonda - Beautiful pictures Erin…I especially love the lake in the Sacred Valley. It looks like you could almost step right into the water. And Mindy…I'm glad to see your beautiful smile hasn't changed one tiny bit. :)

charity: water

While I’m generally one of many words, today I’m keeping it quiet as the below video is quite capable of speaking for itself, making its own impact. If you’ve not heard of project charity: water, please take few moments from your day to be enlightened. Be inspired. Be generous. Be thankful. And that was last...

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August 20, 2010 - 10:56 PM

Sonda - Wow…we do take so much for granted. Thanks for sharing this project Erin.

August 23, 2010 - 12:44 PM

magnusonf1 - i can't think of anything i would rather do with my birthday.

August 25, 2010 - 8:03 PM

Gene and Annie - Very very cool Erin! This is not the first water project that I have heard or seen about, in fact, I have given to some others before!! I love this one too!! It is so easy to take all that we have here for granted….especially, our water!! I will not let my kids do that and I hope I can always remember to be thankful for the small things!! Thank you!!

Back to life, back to reality

Back to life, back to the present time Back from a fantasy yeah Tell me now, take the initiative I’ll leave it in your hands until you’re ready oh… The bags are unpacked, necessary grocery items purchased and a plethora of mail sorted. The man and I returned to Switzerland yesterday after more than a...

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August 18, 2010 - 5:51 AM

Rylla - And now my turn to get to enjoy you in person – how glad I am that you are "home" to Switzerland.

August 18, 2010 - 5:59 PM

Robert - Great post Erin! Your photo is lovely and I can appreciate your heart-felt love for far away family and friends. Thanks for sharing!

August 19, 2010 - 3:20 AM

Gene and Annie - It was such a great visit, and I miss you so much! Thank you for making time for us!! Love you!!

August 19, 2010 - 3:30 AM

Gail - Welcome back! I'm glad to have my blogging buddy back :)

August 23, 2010 - 11:27 PM

Kay Eagleman - If I can't be with you in person, this is next best thing. Next to Skyping of course. It was so great being with both of you. A special time!!!!