What happens when you lead your life through inspiration and inspiration strikes?
Well, you have to follow it, of course!
“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.”
~Joseph Campbell
Earlier this year, Miro and I visited the Sacred Valley, here in Peru to experience the beauty, nature, history and ancient wisdom and received more than we ever expected.
Both Miro and I were so moved, we did not expect such a profound experience as a result of being in a “place”.  And for me,  my interest in archeology guided my desire to explore deeper than …

No fear, just flying high!
Want to do do something incredible in Lima, Peru? Put your fears aside and  try parasailing off the beuatiful cliffs in Miraflores, located in Peru’s capital. For me, it was the most unforgettable experience, challenging & overcoming fears and creating something I’ll remember the rest of my life. As our feet lifted off the ground and I felt that first sensation of flying, I  felt the most overwhelming sense of freedom! The experience was exhilarating to the extent, words cannot accurately describe.
Flying high.
Safely, flying high:

As you can see, it was safe …

Huacachina is made for adventure junkies.

Dune buggies, sand surf-boards and adrenaline. A teen age boy’s dream! The waves of sand last year round providing an endless season for sandboarding and buggying that will give you an awesome rush. Sounds like a teen age boy’s dream. (And yes, I had a blast too, besides the fact that I had two sprained ankles.)

First, the buggy.

The Ballestas Islands include small group of islands close to Paracas, situated just within the region of Ica. And because it’s referred to as the Poor Man’s Galapagos, we were so there! Visiting the Islas Ballestas is one of the highlights of this area and attracts tourists year around. These beautiful islands are actually rock formations, serving as the area’s most significant sanctuary for marine life. Bird species such as the guanayguano bird is the most important guano producing in the Peruvian coast. (We’re talking bird poop folks!) Also, the Blue-Footed Booby reside in the many islands and are popular among the tourists. Other known species are Humboldt Penguins, two different species of seals and the sea lions all call the Ballestas home.

Scattered Remains in the Sand

In my wildest dreams would I have never thought walking through a sandy plane scattered with ancient human remains was even possible. I never thought there could be a place like this left on the planet. And Miro and I visited this cemetery with researcher Brien Foerster on our recent trip down south. But Miro and I did experience just that, stumbling across the remains of the Incas, Chincha and even those of the once thriving Paracas culture. This once burial site of the ancients is now a bone junk yard, only needing to dig into the shallow sandy dunes to uncover layer upon layer of grave sites.

Day 7 – Mom & Son In the Moment -The Jungle Nature Project
This is Lainie’s final diary of Day 7. To read more about this project, be sure to read the project overview.
This project made possible through collaboration with the folks from Rainforest Expeditions. To learn more about their lodges, expeditions and tours in Peru’s beautiful Amazon jungle located in both Puerto Maldonado and Tambopata National Reserve, please visit their web site.