Author name: jade

Machu Picchu – Peru

Upon arriving from Ecuador, son disclosed that he had a sore throat so I had to get a new room. Booo. Thankfully, we had a tour for our time in Peru. An engaging and knowledgeable guide picked us up at the hotel and took us on a city tour which included some of the Inca […]

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Challenge Day 365

365. Congratulations: Did you write a poem, short story, or journal entry every day for a whole year? Write about what you’ve learned and celebrate your achievement! This writer’s challenge was a worthy venture in 2023. I have always said that I couldn’t write my way out of a paper bag but now I feel

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Challenge Day 364

364. Trust: Write about putting trust in someone. When traveling in a foreign country, I have to trust taxi drivers, hotel owners, and shop keepers to be honest and keep me safe when I don’t understand the language. Getting off the plane in Lima, there warning signs about unsafe taxis complete with large graphics of

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Challenge Day 363

363. Visiting: Write about visiting a family member or friend. A GF lives on the border of a sea park, overlooking the ocean. When I visit her, it’s often been a long time since we last saw each other in person so there is always much to catch up on. Sometimes we sit out by

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Challenge Day 362

362. Camera: Take your camera for a walk and write based on one of the photographs you take. My camera is my constant companion wherever I go and serves as a primary activity in my travels. I have no need for physical souvenirs so I use photos as my souvenirs plus photography enhances my experience.

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