Hola!! My Spanish is terrible- I keep lapsing into French, which I know about as well as Sierra knows Spanish. I think of something astute to say, then realize that it's French, not Spanish. So I just smile, and ask Sierra to say what I was thinking. You all know how much I like casual conversation with strangers, (gee, I wonder where I get that from?...) so it's weird being primarily silent in public!! Well a lot has happened since the last time I posted here. ...

Machu Picchu was pretty amazing, and we had fabulous weather. Mist hung on the mountains, and we put our pack covers on at one point, when we felt raindrops, but it was never more than a few drops. It is quite an amazing place. I was fascinated by the water drainage throughout MP. Also aqueducts bringing fresh water in, and cascading over several fountains. Lammas roam everywhere, and are probably friendlier than domesticated Lammas. You can walk right up to them...

Well, I know more about airports and take off/landings than ever before! 3 flights in one day yesterday. Calgary- San Francisco- Lima Peru - Cuzco. LAN Airlines serves great food! I would fly with them anytime! We had ravioli in a cheese/marinera sauce, salad with nuts and tomatoes, cheesecake and crackers with Brie. Also a small glass of wine came free with the meal. Cool. And the stewardesses stand guard while we were supposed to be sleeping- making sure no one...

Well, it's a week and two days till we leave, and now it feels more real. I am feeling a bit apprehensive this week- mostly conflicted about leaving the rest of my family. I know that God is in control, and they are all safe in His hands. I have just never been away from them for more than a couple of days. I feel a bit like I am deserting them, but I know that is silly. I am really excited about the trip though. I have been packed for two weeks now, and everyth...