Well, one thing is for sure. I am not a virtual teacher. I detest this. I loath this. And it isn't because of the kids. They have been incredibly patient and positive and truthfully better behaved and engaged than in a normal classroom setting. I hate this process because I cannot see all of their … Continue reading Virtual Teaching – Week One
Author: mscoyleabroad
Homeschool Memes Rant
I keep seeing all of these memes about parents finally realizing that a teacher's job is hard and we should be paid more and yada yada yada. First, duh! But second, I could also say the same about anyone's job that I am not qualified to do. Why? Because I am intelligent enough to know … Continue reading Homeschool Memes Rant
Corona Virus Hits Uruguay
I now have an incredible amount of time on my hands and promise, promise, promise that I will backlog all of the posts missing from Peru and my current health situation. But since this blog was originally formed to talk about my adventures teaching abroad, I figured this was a good a time as any … Continue reading Corona Virus Hits Uruguay
Day 9: Floating islands and A Homestay
The next stop on the journey is Puno. I used Peru Hop as my entire transportation. More on them in a later post. For now, let's just say that my ten hour night journey was filled with restless half sleep. While much more comfortable than a plane, I still have trouble sleeping at an incline, … Continue reading Day 9: Floating islands and A Homestay
Day 8 – what to do with an unexpected last day in Cusco
I had a bus from Cusco to Puno at 10:30pm. And I had expected to get back from a trek at 7:30pm. Now I had an extra day. What to do? Have an adventure, of course! I decided to try my hand at public transportation. I had loved driving past all of these small towns … Continue reading Day 8 – what to do with an unexpected last day in Cusco
Day Seven – a return to Machu Picchu and tackling the mountain.
The Mormon couple decided to join. What a strange thing to do. Apparently, they had checked the weather and saw rain for the whole week. No duh, it's the rainy season. There is a 50% chance everyday. I bet it's the easiest time of year for the meteorologist. Rain for the next three months. I'm … Continue reading Day Seven – a return to Machu Picchu and tackling the mountain.
Day 6 – the Trek to Machu Pichhu
As I said before, the train was not running the day before. At four in the morning, my guide picks me up at my hostel on the 6th. I had booked with Orange Nation who is now merging with Sam Travels Peru. Dayvit (pronounced David) gets me situated into a car and tells me he … Continue reading Day 6 – the Trek to Machu Pichhu
Cusco day 5 – a change of plans and a walking tour
The river was too high. That's what we were told. The trains don't run to Machu Picchu when the river is too high. In Cusco, it was a perfect day so I decided to make the best of my extra time in the city. First, I decided to make my way to San Pedro market. … Continue reading Cusco day 5 – a change of plans and a walking tour
Cusco Day 4: Laguna Humantay
As I said before, I booked this trek through a company I found under a super strange circumstance. Naturally, I looked up the company to see if I had just made a horrible mistake and everything checked out. They had good reviews and were recommended on trip advisor. I woke up at 4 for a … Continue reading Cusco Day 4: Laguna Humantay
Cusco day 3: Rainbow Mountain
I decided to do two treks before the one to Machu Picchu. I wanted to check how my body felt with the elevation under strain. Rainbow Mountain is one that I was really excited about seeing. I don't know why I felt so drawn to it, but it immediately made the top of my list … Continue reading Cusco day 3: Rainbow Mountain
