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Reflections from our time in Cayman

Some time away always helps to solidify feelings about the experiences we have had and the places we have traveled and lived. We thought now would be a good time to reflect and share what life was like in the Cayman Islands. We first moved to Grand Cayman in the Summer of 2011 after completingContinue reading “Reflections from our time in Cayman”

Our new home in Lima, Peru

We arrived to Lima in late June 2019 to settle in before starting new teaching positions. Lima is located on the Pacific coast of South America and is a huge city home to over 9 million people. We were drawn to Peru for its rich culture and history, world renowned food scene, and great surf!Continue reading “Our new home in Lima, Peru”

Huacachina Sand Dunes

After 3 months living in the beautiful, but very grey skies of Lima, we decided an escape to find some sun was in order! Just a short four hour bus ride away is the town of Ica, where you can venture into the sand dunes and the desert oasis of Huacachina. We booked the busContinue reading “Huacachina Sand Dunes”

Santa Cruz Trek in Huaraz, Peru

After moving to Peru and having some time off before the school year started, Alyssa and I wanted to see what this beautiful country offered outside of Lima. Thanks to our friend Katie who recommended going to Huaraz, a launch point for many day hikes or multi-day treks into the beautiful Andes mountains of Peru.Continue reading “Santa Cruz Trek in Huaraz, Peru”