The time has come! I'm sitting in the airport in Atlanta with a 6 hour layover so at this point I'm committed- it's the real deal. I wasn't sure until this moment that this trip was going to actually happen- but my next destination is Lima. Done deal. This trips arrival has been bitter sweet- for a variety of reasons but as I struggled to be excited this morning I woke up about 1/2hour into our flight and glanced to my right and saw the sun rise above the clouds and to my left was my good friend & brotha- Brenton tagging along for the adventure. It was in that moment that I remembered that I am NOT the one in control. My apprehensions were quickly silenced by the most amazing view I've seen in a long time... and I realized that this trip is bigger then my fears.
SO for all of you who were wondering along with me if this was going to be for real here are the details..
*I've recruited two of my best amigos to start the trip off with- Brenton is treking with me & we are meeting Dan-Dan in Lima. I'm going to be in Lima exploring until Saturday.
*This Saturday I'll be flying to Cuzco to meet up with a touch point from "Sense the World"- which is a friend's non-profit organization and delivering materials and working with a gentleman named Alfonso. This is open-ended to what I'll be doing- and I'm excited for that adventure. I'll be visiting villages to deliver the materials... this journey is open-ended. I'll be taken care of by Alfonso & his wife while working with the organization which I feel really confident about as I've communicated via phone and e-mail with him several times. Good guy- he has to be he is a cop in Cuzco :)
*I'm going to try and see Machu Picchu & dance sometime in the down time or weekends.
*I start living with my host family shortly after getting to Cuzco- and start class & down to business. From that point on LEARN, LEARN, LEARN. I'll be teaching for the majority of the time I'm there.. I can hear it now.. Senorita Wimmer. I can't believe I'll be teaching. Scary!
That is the schedule in a nut-shell. I'll be flying to Lima the day after class ends on the 14th of Feb. and trying to get a flight back to Denver as quickly as possible after that. I'll be camping out at the airport until they give me the go ahead to get back to the states.
I'm excited for the adventure ahead- but also looking forward to getting back (which is an awesome feeling)- means that I have a lot to come back to. I'm a blessed little girl- every day of my life and I'm thankful for everything I have. Thanks for the thoughts and prayers!
As I learned in Costa Rica "pura vida"- I'm ready to take this adventure on and learn all that I can from the journey. The more I'm stretched the stronger I'll be!!!!
I'll be in touch,
Love,
Lindy
SO for all of you who were wondering along with me if this was going to be for real here are the details..
*I've recruited two of my best amigos to start the trip off with- Brenton is treking with me & we are meeting Dan-Dan in Lima. I'm going to be in Lima exploring until Saturday.
*This Saturday I'll be flying to Cuzco to meet up with a touch point from "Sense the World"- which is a friend's non-profit organization and delivering materials and working with a gentleman named Alfonso. This is open-ended to what I'll be doing- and I'm excited for that adventure. I'll be visiting villages to deliver the materials... this journey is open-ended. I'll be taken care of by Alfonso & his wife while working with the organization which I feel really confident about as I've communicated via phone and e-mail with him several times. Good guy- he has to be he is a cop in Cuzco :)
*I'm going to try and see Machu Picchu & dance sometime in the down time or weekends.
*I start living with my host family shortly after getting to Cuzco- and start class & down to business. From that point on LEARN, LEARN, LEARN. I'll be teaching for the majority of the time I'm there.. I can hear it now.. Senorita Wimmer. I can't believe I'll be teaching. Scary!
That is the schedule in a nut-shell. I'll be flying to Lima the day after class ends on the 14th of Feb. and trying to get a flight back to Denver as quickly as possible after that. I'll be camping out at the airport until they give me the go ahead to get back to the states.
I'm excited for the adventure ahead- but also looking forward to getting back (which is an awesome feeling)- means that I have a lot to come back to. I'm a blessed little girl- every day of my life and I'm thankful for everything I have. Thanks for the thoughts and prayers!
As I learned in Costa Rica "pura vida"- I'm ready to take this adventure on and learn all that I can from the journey. The more I'm stretched the stronger I'll be!!!!
I'll be in touch,
Love,
Lindy
Lindy, I just read your blog, and who knew you were that deep? It really touched me. I think you will make a big difference in a lot of people's life. Good luck on your trip and via con dios. Love ya, TBull
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing trip to Peru! And friends of mine used to be missionaries buiding houses in Juarez, so I was able to visit there once briefly, too.
ReplyDeleteEverybody want to explore Machu Picchu, it is really a great traveling destination on Peru Tour in South America.
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