Temporary routine following travel

This week Sofia was in Panama for her first international MUN conference. She seems to be having fun. The organizers are really good at keeping parents updated everyday, several times a day, which is assuring. The house is super quiet when there is only one kid at home. Even the evenings feel less chaotic, rushing. … Continue reading Temporary routine following travel →

Vacation mode takeaway

I get very well rested sleep while on vacation. I feel free and open to anything. I am in better mood, less concerned about unexpected things. I want to keep it during "normal" life too. I wonder what makes vacation mode so relaxing. Few ideas: Lack of life maintenance to-do list. No appointment to book. … Continue reading Vacation mode takeaway →

3 chill day in Lima

Once we reunited with the family on Thursday, we had lunch near train station. Lizzy and I explored a bit before it was time to catch the 2 hours train ride the train is super nice, touristic and luxurious. The 2 hours went back quickly. After that, we rode the bus for 2 hours until … Continue reading 3 chill day in Lima →

Our Inca trail experience

We did the classic Inca trail which is 4 days 3 nights, walking 45 km, with a lot of elevation change peaking at 4200 meters. This tour is quite exclusive as only 500 people are allowed to enter the trail per day including supporting staff which usually takes 2/3 of the quota. It is advised … Continue reading Our Inca trail experience →

Cusco: acclimatizing before inca trail

hello world! I am happy to report that Sofia and I completed the Inca Trail. We arrived Lima last night (1am) after being awake since 3am. Exhausted but so happy for a shower. I'll slowly recap our trip so far which began in Cusco. Our trip to Cusco was smooth with long layover in Lima … Continue reading Cusco: acclimatizing before inca trail →