Day 11 - on the way to Aqua Caliente

Bear with me…..It was an amazing day. We have three parts of pictures. - We started outside Cusco in Pisco, which is home to 15th-century Inca agricultural terraces and bathhouses. It is also home to the largest cliffside cemetery in the Americas, housing more than 3,000 graves. Some of the best preserved mummies and ancient burial features have been excavated from these cliffs. You know I am in heaven….

Then lunch… and I have to try the local guinea pig. I’ve already had alpaca many different ways. Turns out Guinea pigs are delicious. Tastes like a chicken married a duck, had a child, and grilled it over wood. That said, the guide mentioned that the head and brains are the best part. No one was willing to try it with him. But we had to have someone…….It was not bad, and I believe I left a tad bit smarter than before.

I am here as a birthday gift to me for turning 59 and getting through two surgeries this year. Two surgeries that truly scared me and a yr that rocked my perfect world.

A special thank you to Spencer, who never left my side, tolerated many doctor visits (even when I told him not to), hormone treatments, fainting spells, sat in surgery waiting rooms, interviewed doctors, researched labs and diagnosis, took care of an impatient patient, and is covering for me at work right now. And watching Frida. I love you, son!
You raised me well, and you are the best human on Earth. I can never thank this man enough.

And to all of my friends that sent lots of love, know me well, and didn’t think me crazy - I love you. You all got me here. And I hope you know I did my best to help you along my own journey. You are the best. I love you and will shout your names from the top of Machu Picchu tomorrow.

And to Luis, who is here with me, making it even more special. We are huffing and puffing our way through the highest altitudes Peru has to offer. This is my celebration trip; so I danced. Even if I don’t know how. This is life. And life doesn’t get much better than today. Until tomorrow! Each and every day! We are each more blessed than we see. Each stronger than we think. Each more loved than we know. Eat life and eat the world. Eat the brains. Climb the mountain. Show up for life. Do everything. Life is short and amazing.

Lori is joy shopping with you. Let’s all keep shopping for joy and love and “firsts”! Hoy!

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