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I’ve finished the second of my three trips in Central and South America, and am officially halfway through the overall journey! I spent the last week at a homestay in the jungle near Tena, Ecuador, learning about the local nature and customs of the Quechua people, an indigenous group from Peru. Itinerary:Day 15 (Quito): Travel…
Itinerary:Day 11 (Caye Caulker): “Chicken Bus”, Island vibesDay 12 (Caye Caulker): Mermaid time Day 13 (Playa Del Carmen): Long-ass Bus Ride Day 14 (Playa Del Carmen): Beach Time & Farewells Our group departed San Ignacio at 8AM to catch a public bus to our next destination. Unlike the “public bus” in Mexico, this was truly…
Please enjoy the dramatic retelling of my adventure through Belize’s Crystal Cave (among other fun times!) Itinerary:Day 9 (San Ignacio): Border Crossing & Pottery Cooperative LunchDay 10 (San Ignacio): Crystal Cave The border Crossing into Belize was much smoother and less eventful, but the difference in countries was more stark: Belize’s official language is English,…
I caught a glimpse of god at the top of these temples, and her name was “heat stroke” Itinerary:Day 7 (Flores): Border cossing (long drive), orientation walk, and sunset happy hourDay 8 (Flores): Tikal Ruins, swim break, and the worst dinner of the trip (so far)Day 9 Preview: Border crossing (short trip) to San Ignacio…
This trip will be a test of endurance, in many ways. See the first leg of my journey here! Itinerary:Day 4 Recap: Public bus from Mérida to PalenqueDay 5 (Palenque): Rainforest hike, Maya ruins of Lakam Ha, karaokeDay 6 (Palenque): Misol Ha waterfallDay 7 (Flores): Bus to Mexico-Guatemala border, then Flores My body is a…
Join Ada, Adrian, and friends for jumps, vaults, laches (and maybe flips!) at the Open Gym at Movement Lab!
I might be able to make a surprise appearance in November, but I’m assuming this will be my last time at a QCC meetup in a long time. I’m incredibly grateful for the wonderful community I’ve found through this group.
I’ll be going to all the QCC meetups I can before I leave. Come join me! Everyone’s welcome, even straight allies with no climbing experience.