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Showing posts with label Machu Picchu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Machu Picchu. Show all posts

Monday, September 9, 2013

365 Inspirations--252: Machu Picchu

Today we spent an entire day at Machu Picchu! The energy is so high there. My body is still vibrating, but I also feel relaxed.

We woke up at 5am, had breakfast and took a bus up to Machu Picchu just as the sun was coming up. Even though I've been to Machu Picchu before, it still blew me away once more. It's a place that is impossible to fully describe in words or pictures. it must be felt.

It feels like I spent a day with the Inca gods. I feel uplifted and blessed and I feel like spreading that feeling outward and sharing it with as many people as possible.

After wandering around the ruins, Yoon and I fell asleep on a grassy hill high above Machu Picchu. We both had very lucid dreams. I felt like I was flying or soaring above the earth like a condor. I had a bird's eye view of the entire world--past, present and future.

I awoke feeling very refreshed and peaceful. My energy is high, but I don't feel the need to do much today, except soak in all the beauty and wonder that is all around and share it.

Have you been to a holy place that felt charged with energy?

Saturday, August 31, 2013

365 Inspirations—243: Packing

On my first trek to Machu Picchu nearly 20 years ago!
"Life is either a great adventure or nothing."—Helen Keller 

 Tomorrow we leave for Peru! Yikes!  Lots still to do, but I'm going to try and find inspiration in packing today. The weather is gorgeous today and we headed out to REI to pick up last minute hiking goods for our Salkantay Glacier Trek to Machu Picchu.

I took my husband to lunch at a fusion Chinese restaurant and then he had an ice cream outside in the sun while I was doing a few other last minute things.

My goal today is to try to pack so incredibly lightly that people look at my back pack and say, "That's all you have?!"

Things I'm bringing on my trip to Peru:
  • Therma Rest Air Mattress (I heard the trekking companies in Peru have uncomfortable mats)
  • Small/Packable Sleeping Bag
  • LL Bean Down Jacket that stuffs in pocket (got in 1996 when I did hiking in Himalayas!)
  • Helly Hansen Rain Pants/Jacket/stuffs in pockets (also got in 1996)
  • Convertible short/pants (Got on Amazon for $30)
  • Hiking Boots (Gore-tex Sportivas—Got on Amazon)
  • Water Sandals (Just picked up a pair of Keen Sandals on Super Sale at REI)
  • 2 tank tops/2 short sleeve shirts/2 long sleeve shirts
  • yoga pants
  • yoga mat
  • skirt
  • gloves/hat/sunhat
  • 4 pairs hiking socks
  • sunglasses
  • Fleece jacket
  • long underwear
  • Personals—insect repellant/sunblock/etc.
  • iPhone/ iPad mini for blogging ^_^!
I got a data plan on AT&T so that I can blog without roaming charges!

Looking forward to blogging and keeping you informed on the road of our expedition!

More soon from Peru—Machu Picchu, Cusco, Sacred Vally, Puno, Lake Titicaca and beyond!

Do you enjoy packing for trips?