PERU
Country Overview:
"Arequipa, the white city of Peru and the gateway to the Colca Canyon, offers travelers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty."
Located in the heart of southern Peru, Arequipa is a city that showcases the best of what the country has to offer. From its stunning colonial architecture and rich cultural heritage, to its beautiful natural surroundings and delicious cuisine, Arequipa has something for everyone. Arequipa is a hidden gem — it's a place where you can experience the very best of Peruvian culture and history, all while enjoying the beauty of the Andes mountains and the Colca Canyon. Whether you're looking to explore the city's historic center, sample its delicious cuisine, or simply relax in its peaceful surroundings, Arequipa should definitely be on your travel list.
I lived in Arequipa, Peru from September 2011 to November 2012. I taught English, practiced Muay Thai, and got really into learning Peruvian slang. I also visited Lima, Cuzco, Colca Canyon, and Playa Mollendo.
View from the kitchen. Arequipa keeps going and going past the roofs. Took a stroll last night and with 11 soles ($4) I bought 9 eggs,1 mango, 1 apple, 1 tomato, 1 onion, and a bag of chips. For $1.50 this morning I had coffee and a pastry. I don’t think I’m going to miss the states. Weather reminds me a lot of an early morning in California. Cool, mild breeze, a bit of sun / clouds and no humidity. Plan for the day: To not get lost in the ever-winding streets and cobblestone alleys of this city.
Oh, and since it’s such a prominent holiday, Happy Groundhog day from Peru!
Minutes before landing in Arequipa. Got off the plane, arrived at the TEFL house, and crashed. Shout out to Fabiola, the most lively person I have ever sat next to on an airplane
On my way to Arequipa through the gauntlet of these fine airports:
Boise - San Fran - Houston - Lima (+7 hours) - Arequipa, for a grand total of 4,978 Miles. Time to sit back, plug in my iPod, and let the people watching for the next 24 hours begin.
As I think about the journey that lies ahead of me, I can’t help think about the people I’ll miss and the memories we’ve had. And boy we’ve had some good ones. I’ll get an address in Peru posted as soon as I find out and if you want to send me your address, I’ll see what I can do about a ‘souvenir’ of sorts. I’d love to hear about your lives and if you’re reading this, I’ll work on making future posts more interesting. Salud
Santa Tecla, El Salvador
La escuela Margarita Durán - Santa Tecla, El Salvador
Summer ‘11: My 1st grade class
I miss these girls, even though they had the attention span of, well, 1st graders
Epic song from “The Art of Flight”. 4 days until I make my move down south. 2 duffels and a backpack lay in my room as I pragmatically decide what is worth taking. It’s liberating to sort through my stuff and remove myself from the typical American ideal of “gotta have these things”. Hopefully when I get there I won’t regret leaving that jar of peanut butter at home.
And if you haven’t seen “The Art of Flight”, buy it, watch it, and then go outside
