The Lighter Side of Cuzco…

Posted by on May 9, 2012 in Around The World (2012) | 8 comments

If you read Saturday’s post, So Intense – I Can Almost Taste It, you will know that volunteering on almost every continent can get a little heavy on the ‘ol emotional front. When I’m falling asleep at night, images of orphans, cancer patients, and detained street kids often dance in my head (what I wouldn’t give to see some sheep or a few straight-out-of-the-Nutcracker sugarplums).

So, when I rolled over on my top bunk on Sunday morning and saw the sun cresting above the mossy coloured mountains, I decided to spend my day off from my IVHQ volunteer program capturing some of the lighter images of Cuzco. Disappearing behind my camera is one of the most therapeutic ways I have found to release some of the sadness and stress on the road (and it’s probably healthier than drowning my sorrows in copious amounts of red wine – although I have been known to occasionally do that too ;-)

Have you ever wanted to visit Cuzco? Well – here’s your chance. Lace up your sneakers and pull on a light coat because I want to share my Sunday (in all of her Peruvian glory) with you…

I would love to hear from you. What do you do to release the stresses in your life? Feel free to leave a comment below or click HERE to send me an email.

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  1. Jan Baird Hasak May 9, 2012 at 9:19 am

    There’s that blue door again that I love so much! And the people? I just can’t describe my delight in seeing those who inhabit Cuzco.

    To release the stresses in my life, I lay back, breathe in and out, and picture in my mind the turquoise waters in the lagoon of Aitutaki, a Cook Island near Rarotonga. I center on the mantra “Peace, Be Still” and any unwanted thoughts vanish into the vapor of the cosmos. Beautiful post! xx

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    • Terri Wingham May 9, 2012 at 5:27 pm

      Jan – I love your comment and your trick for releasing the stresses of life. It makes me want to visit Aitutaki! Big hugs from Peru. T xo

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  2. Renn May 9, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    Thanks for that virtual visual treat! To banish stress (or to just ignore it), I do exactly what you just did: I disappear behind my camera lens. That, and hiking, are my primary stress relievers! ;-) Stay safe.

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    • Terri Wingham May 10, 2012 at 6:10 am

      Thanks Renn – HIking and taking pictures – it’s a little slice of heaven, isn’t it? I will be thinking of you when I head for Machu Picchu on Sunday/Monday and will try to capture some great shots to share next week. Big hugs from Cuzco. Terri

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  3. Nancy's Point May 10, 2012 at 7:31 am

    Terri, You and your travels continue to astound me. Thank you for sharing so much of your experiences. Sharing our stories and the stories of others is what life is all about. To de-stress I walk my dogs.

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    • Terri Wingham May 12, 2012 at 11:09 am

      Nancy – Thank you so much for joining me vicariously on this adventure. It’s such a pleasure to have you along for the journey:) Big hugs from Cuzco. Terri

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  4. The M Half May 12, 2012 at 2:55 am

    How I love and miss the sights in Cuzco. Enjoy Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu and feel my hugs and love to you from Italy!

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    • Terri Wingham May 12, 2012 at 11:12 am

      Huge hugs to you. Love reading your updates. Keep enjoying every minute. T xo

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