June 2019: Caldo, Camping, and Chili Heaven

Back to the beginning

Two years ago, the chillingly beautiful Huayhuash Circuit changed the way we travel. It was the first multi-day backpacking trip we did together (and boy it was a doosey).

Today, you’ll more often find us sleeping in a tent than a hostel. We have climbed mountains and trudged through deserts and gotten in our fair share of snorkeling too:) You’d be surprised how many ways of being you can find while exploring nature; more often than not the local type, too, kind enough to let you into their lives however resistant at the start.

This month we returned to Peru to explore The Cordillera Blanca, an icy wonderland of glacial lakes and snowy peaks. It was spectacular and surprisingly accesible. If you have any inclination to go (which you should!!), check out our new post about the lovely Alpamayo Basecamp trek. Look for more posts on hiking in South America soon.

New friends (and old ones too)

People don’t often want to join us on our travels. Traveling on $7 a day is a beautifully messy experiment. And it jus isn’t what I’d call ‘fun’ for the annual two week holiday.

We were so lucky this month to be joined by one of Stefan’s oldest friends, who listened to us bicker and shared many much-needed warm meals - shoutout to Chili Heaven, the best restaurant in the city of Huaraz.

We also met a lovely new friend, christened Caldo after the famously satisfying Peruvian soup. He was an adorable pup with a white blaze down his front and shiny, inquisitive eyes.

Dogs in South America can be a problem. They’re often not vaccinated and sometimes territorial. Caldo was a treat, though, and we wished we could take him home. If only we had one!

Maybe one day.

♡ Stef and Tor