Matt from the South American Explorer`s Club set up another wonderful day hike last Sunday, 28-Feb-2016, to follow the Sr. de Huanca pilgrimage route. The story behind this pilgrimage goes a little something like this:[…]
Author: Cheddar Jack
Peru – El Balcón del Diablo
I had heard about some caves and a nice little hike up past Sacsayhuaman in Cusco, Peru… so my friend, Meca, and I took off to go explore this site known as El Balcón del Diablo, or[…]
December 2015 Challenge – On Turning Thirty!
The Challenge: Assuming that what my parents told me is correct, today is my last day on this Earth as a person in his twenties! At midnight tonight I will be celebrating my 30th birthday,[…]
Peru – Paragliding in the Sacred Valley
My friend and colleague, Tanja, has been talking about going paragliding in the Sacred Valley for probably over a year now. Yesterday we made it happen! We decided to organize the trip with our travel[…]
Movember – 2015
Well, it has finally happened… this year I am participating in Movember to have a bit of a laugh with my colleagues and to help raise awareness for men’s health. Health and fitness have become[…]
October 2015 Chalenge – Photoshop
Background Some months ago I got a copy of Photoshop on my computer with the intention of using it to have nicer, more professional photos for my blog. I’ve figured out many things by myself[…]
Peru 2015 – Bungee Jump and Slingshot
Background I always told myself that I would sooner skydive than bungee jump… well, I was wrong! Not so long ago a bunch of people from work went to Action Valley in Cuzco for a[…]
Peru 2015 – Cuzco – Temple of the Moon
A Long Time Coming Basically everyone who comes to Cuzco for a little while does some hiking around Temple of the Moon. My friend Medy used to go basically every other weekend. It took me[…]
September 2015 Challenge – Yes Man
Background Anyone remember the Jim Carrey movie Yes Man? In it the main character basically had to say “Yes.” to every opportunity that came his way. My challenge for September 2015, while not as extreme,[…]
Peru 2015 – Huaraz – Laguna Churup
Background My first two hikes in Huaraz were organized; for the last day-hike I decided to head off with my friends Brian and Ineke and explore independently. Based on the recommendation of the hostel where[…]