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The Longer I’m Here, the Quicker Time Flies
Wow, long time no talk. The past couple of months have been an absolute blur….
A Long-Awaited Visit
As promised, I would like to dedicate this post to Kim and Ken’s visit. First,…
Learning Quechua: The Basics, Legends, and Beliefs of Peru’s Most Common Indigenous Language
I have promised myself that my next post will be dedicated to the time spent…
Braving the Santa Cruz Trek
30 miles, more than 5,000 feet of elevation gain, and a maximum altitude of 15,583…
Mother’s Day, Sleeping in the Middle of Beautiful Nowhere, Becoming the Health Post Assistant, My First Peruvian Wedding, and more
If I had a sol (Peruvian currency) for every time someone said I was going…
A Very Special Peruvian Birthday
Well, on April 18th I passed the first of two birthdays in Peru. The big…
The Beauty of Ancash
During training, most of the volunteers were hoping to get placed in Ancash. There were…
Reunited and It Feels So Gooood
After 3 months in site, all of the health volunteers were reunited once again. There…
Name of the Game: Stay Cool as a Cucumber
It’s been a month since my last post, and many-a-thing has begun. Let’s start where…
My Virtual Christmas Card
To all my friends and family out there … Merry Christmas! Miss you all more…
Saying ‘Goodbye’ to Training and ‘Hello’ to the Real Deal
First things first: my address has changed! If you ever feel inclined to send me…
La Vida en Pueblo Libre
Hello, everyone! Long time no talk. It’s been a crazy couple of weeks. From November…
Ancash, Here I Come!
It’s official people, I found out where I’ll be living for the next two years!…
A Week in the Field
To say that Ancash is beautiful is an understatement. I just got back from a…
So, what is Lucie actually doing these days?
I’m glad you asked. Right now, I am in what Peace Corps calls “Pre-Service Training”…
A Whole Lotta Firsts
As to be expected, my first few weeks in Peru have been full of firsts,…
¡Volei y baile y Lima!
It seems like with every day, adjusting to this new life goes faster and faster….
More than just a health volunteer
Throughout the first week of training, they’ve drilled one thing into our minds: being a…
Host Families and Potatoes
It’s been 5 days since I arrived in Peru. The climate is exactly what Kim,…
Peace Corps Peru, it’s finally happening
I’ve heard about the Peace Corps for the entirety of my 23 year old life….