Peru was actually not on my “list” of places in the world I wanted to visit. I’m drawn to places with art, culture and great food like Asia, Italy and France. Little was I prepared for what I experienced in Peru – ALL of those things! I was blown away by the amazing people of Peru: their charming faces, their humble smiles and downcast eyes, their love for their culture and heritage and pride in their country,...

After spending nearly 4 weeks in Peru as part of the womans tour group Red Lotus Tours, I fell in love with this magical, spiritual place rich in the history of the Inca’s. I visited the sacred valley, climbed to Machu Picchu and spent time with our shaman guides in places ordinary tourists would never make it to. I spend the afternoon cooking food for the children of the Path of the Heart Restaurant and handed out hot chocolate...