Background A little over 2 years ago Jen came to Cusco with some friends for a visit… this gave us a chance to catch up and, as we do, talk about all sorts of super[…]
Author: Cheddar Jack
July 2016 Challenge – Daily Reflection
Background: We learn new things every day, but sometimes we do not really reflect on all of wonderful lessons we learn. Maybe we take them for granted, maybe it’s laziness, or maybe we do not[…]
June 2016 Challenge – Be a Vegetarian
Background: As I sit here eating a hamburger, I think it is time to reflect on my monthly challenge for July – 2016… to be a vegetarian for a month. I LOVE vegetables, beans, fruits,[…]
May 2016 Challenge – Sleep 7-8 Hours per Night
Background: The month of May for me began the “Busy Season” at work, meaning hours became longer, there was be more stress, and getting proper sleep was more difficult. Now, to be clear, many wonderful[…]
Peru – The Vinicunca Rainbow Mountains
For anyone who has lived in Cusco over the last 6-12 months you have seen an explosion of interest in the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountains located near the Ausangate Mountain. It has gone from being basically[…]
April 2016 Monthly Challenge – Read in Spanish
Background: When I was in Guatemala learning Spanish I spent a lot of time reading in Spanish… I read the Harry Potter, Hunger Games and Percy Jackson series all in Spanish. It was a great[…]
Jan-Mar 2016 Three-Month Challenge – Learn to Be a Manager/Leader
Background: In October 2015 I was promoted from Director of International Programs to Assistant Country Manager of Maximo Nivel in Cusco, Peru. This was quite a step up for me… it meant going from managing[…]
Bolivia – The Death Road
They Yungas Road is one of the few roads which connects La Paz to the Yungas región of Northern Bolivia. It is a narrow, windy road on the side of a mountain with very steep[…]
Bolivia – Valle de la Luna and La Paz
Last year I visited La Paz on my way to the Uyuni Salt Flats, but for only like half a day. I walked around a bit and rode the cable-car system, but that was about[…]
Bolivia – Cholita Wrestling
When I was younger, I’ll admit, I was a huge fan of WWF/WWE wrestling. My favorites were Kane and Mankind, and I even went to see a show in Madison Square Garden. I would practice[…]