Headed to Peru: Mini Blog Break Until 7/13

I'm off to Peru for 10 days! *SO* excited, a little nervous, but over the moon to see my little brother, who has been living there for almost two years there as a PeaceCorps volunteer [His pics above, of course]. 

On the itinerary? Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima, Huaraz, Huascarán National Park, and Shirapucru. 

We'll meet the family that my brother has been living with, his adorable dog Martha + her two puppies (Sigh, long story...), see some of the amazing work that he's been doing as an Environmental Management Volunteer, and of course, take in the majesty that is Peru on a number of trips + hikes all over the country. 

No, Ben is not going (He was invited but didn't think he could swing it work-wise), however, my dad is meeting me there, so the three of us (dad, brother, me) will get to enjoy some serious family bonding time :)

I won't be posting to the blog while I'm away, as we'll be hiking and traveling most of the trip and therefore won't have access to wifi unless purposefully visiting a cafe (yay!), but I hope to pop in and post a few pics to Instagram at least once or twice while away, so be sure to follow me here to get a glimpse into my travels.

Otherwise, Happy 4th! If you missed my July Newsletter that went out today, you can read it here. {And sign up for my newsletter here.} 

Be back on July 13th! Have a great 10 days...I'll miss ya ;)