Over the course of the past year, I felt it necessary to make some important decisions. (I can't really call them resolutions....because it wasn't really a 'year end' thing, but whatever.)One of those decisions was to forgo a big summer trip in order to save money and buy a house. Even though we are only a few days into '08....I realize that it is time to revisit that decision. What have I come to, you might ask?
That plan sucks and I'm over it. I'm going to Peru.
I thought for a moment about hiking the trail to Machu Picchu. However, after talking with a friend who has done it, and realizing that I have little- to no- desire to walk 3 days in order to reach any destination....I have concluded that I will be taking a train to the ruins. Hell, I hear there is a helicopter that will take you there. I may very well do that. Seriously, there has got to be some reason why that civilization went extinct! I have to believe that accessibility to the outside world had to play a part.
Really, what it boils down to is the realization that I don't enjoy sleeping on the ground and the thought of having to crap in the jungle is wildly underwhelming, at best. Honestly--people die doing stupid stuff like that.
At the start of this new year, (a year in which I will turn 30!! Crap.) I am happy with the decisions and realizations that I have made about myself. I am who I am.....I can deal with that.
I'm going to Peru and I want a freakin' mint on my pillow.
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I have not used "natural" sanitation since I was seven and peed on my pants at a family reunion when I tried to go outside. Luxury travel all the way.
For the record....you are totally welcome to come! Barring something extraordinary, I don't forsee any peeing in the wilderness.
I've been to Macchu Picchu twice, by train and by the Inka Trail.
And lived to tell the tale of the Inka Trail....that's commendable! I will not be taking that risk. :)
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