For the longest time Machu Picchu was a place we felt drawn to, and it seems other locations around the globe have a similar sort of magnetism. This is evidenced, as the poem describes, in the fact that we find ourselves wont to create and check-off lists of such locations and experiences. Why do we feel drawn in such a way? Is it simply a human trait to seek out the novel? Is it some underlying desire to connect with the history of a place or people once existing? Is the draw not actually external, but rather a quality projected outward onto objects in order to validate some deeper sense of longing? Might it be that we are all driven to wonder what lies beyond our little bubble in space and time for a purpose?
Month: April 2017
The Constructs
Cradled at the intersection of two jagged peaks blanketed by dense forest and fog, and almost encircled by the formidable Rio Urabamba, Machu Picchu remained hidden from the Spanish during their conquest of the area, and from modern civilization until around the turn of the 20th century. Despite attempts to paint a pretty picture of its construction as entirely credited to the Inca some 500 years earlier, the comprehensive story of the city’s origins remains veiled in mystery; a phenomena afflicting much of the ancient world.
Machu Picchu
Today we would finally step foot within the walls of Machu Picchu, and while this would be the first time, it would not be the last. Soon after the trip with Kristi we returned with friends and family from the States, Rachel (Melissa’s sister) and Ahren. In order to access the ruins on both occasions we had to go…
The Road to Ruins
We woke a little early and a little groggy after day 1 to begin our exploration of an already bustling Ollantaytambo. Taking in the manicured main square for a moment after breakfast led us to believe Ollay was no different than any number of small villages in the Sacred Valley; heavily propped up by tourism…
Olé Ollay
During our bike tour and on various treks we’ve noticed more and more women adventuring alone. Honestly, I think we’ve seen a preponderance of solo girls compared to guys along the way. In either case, it’s awesome that people are making adventure happen no matter the circumstances. On that note, after a tour of Banff, Canada our friend Kristi made a…
We Are Nonlocal 