This Peru reading list will build excitement and a foundation for both you and the kids to really dive deep into Peruvian culture and history. Read on!
Fly Little Bird: Teens, Travel, & Independence
It all started ten feet in the air. Beija was two, she decided to get to the top of the playground climber, I stood about ten feet away watching her progress, other parents at the park were…freaking out. Our job as parents is to provide tools and opportunities for success, then breathe deeply and watch them take risks. Here are some ways to use travel to increase independence at your (and their) own pace.
Go Deep in Peru by Hiking Moray, Maras, Salinas
Their mother died yesterday. Maria gestured to the two tumbling puppies at her feet. She was bitten by a snake. Our 12 mile walk from Moray to Maras to Salinas was the kind of experience that turns a trip into riveted travel and tourists into temporary locals.
4+ Altitude Sickness Remedies & Preventives
Looking back, maybe I was a little unsympathetic. “Really? You are going to take a nap? The ridge view awaits!” Jay could see where this conversation was headed. He popped three ibuprofen for his pounding headache and headed out the door. Everyone needs a little help from science to swing the world by the tail sometimes – especially at altitude. Here are some remedies we’ve found and used.
5 Ways to Get High With Less Altitude Sickness
About an hour in we stopped for tea and both Jay and Beija looked awfully pale. We did a poor job of avoiding altitude sickness. But our failure is your gain! Now I’ve done the research and have tools in my altitude toolkit for you.