My time here in Ecuador has been building up to this moment for me. I am so beeping grateful for what my time here has taught me and for everyone in my life. Before the hike, everyone at the Instituto Geofísico (IG) was warning me “get your fitness up before Reventador”.  I always thought, … Continue reading Amazon Jungle meets Volcano-Reventador, Ecuador’s Troublemaker 

I have been feeling extra inspired recently and wrote a few life lessons down I have learned. Perhaps they are just beneficial to me-but it never hurts to share my thoughts.

I have been in Ecuador for an official month now. Ecuador is an incredibly vibrant country that is rich in culture, has warm people and views that just do not seem real. I love Ecuador so much so far. I feel enriched and full of life here, not just because Ecuador is truly a magical … Continue reading One month in the Enchanted Country, Ecuador

It has been hard to bargain with my mind and my heart that this is all real. I am feeling a whirlwind of emotions. Being apart of IGP (Interdisciplinary Global Programs), I study in one place for an academic semester to practice my science in my chosen language and for the second part I work … Continue reading Off to Quito, Ecuador: A Bargain With My Mind and My Heart

It is New Year's Eve and I am sitting in my airbnb room in Ushuaia with an incredible view of the Beagle Channel and the Fuegian -Chilean Andes. As today is the last day of 2018, I cannot help but reflect on my year and my aspirations for 2019. 2018 has truly been one of … Continue reading Reflections-2018

My time in Argentina has been incredible and Argentina is incredible. I cannot even begin to describe how grateful I am to have experienced all that I have; from new foods, friendships, to new work/study habits, and new-found family. I am grateful to have lived here for just about 6 months because I have met … Continue reading Thank You Argentina, See You Later

I am eternally grateful for access to clean water, an education, enough money in my bank account to support myself, food in my stomach daily, family, friends, and so much more❤️❤️ . . . In just about 1 month, I will be here in Tierra del Fuego-The End of the World, for 3 weeks before … Continue reading Reflections: Gratitude

Tren a las nubes is a train that cruises at elevations upwards of 14,000 feet! Built in 1921, with President Hipólito Irigoyen's movement for power to the pueblos and expansion of Argentine resources, the train passes through the Puna of Northwest Argentina. The train is an-all day journey, marked by busses, train, and more busses. … Continue reading Tren a las Nubes : A train at 14,000 feet

Located in the Northwest of Argentina, the mysterious Puna of The Andean Mountains, connecting Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru is a sight out of a fairy-tale to be seen. The high altitude met by the extremely dry climate due to a Rain Shadow Effect created this...a beautiful mountain of colors. Preserved by the extreme dryness … Continue reading Rainbow Mountains: How do They Get All That Color?

Flying flour, a bath in a turtle pond, cracked eggs, and mayonnaise all over the place. Yep...those are the best words to describe graduation at Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. The graduation celebration for Josefina and Flor. Two of my closest friends, who I am thankful to have made in Argentina. For Perspective In the US, … Continue reading An Argentine Graduation