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September 15, 2014 By Hailey

The People of Peru

A three-week journey throughout Peru with my husband and another married couple last year was an incredible and unparalleled adventure. Our travels in this multicultural country awarded us exceptional glimpses into the lives of the marvelous people of Peru.

Lima: The Capital City

Changing of the Dragoon Guard at the Presidential Palace in Lima

With focus and intensity, the military band of the prestigious Dragoon guard company play national songs each day at 1pm in front of the Government Palace in Lima
With focus and intensity, the military band of the prestigious Dragoon Guard play national songs each day at 1pm in front of the Government Palace of Peru in La Plaza de Armas.

The Region of Cusco: The Inca Trail + Machu Picchu

Inca Porters
The fortitude of the porters on the Inca Trail makes for an unforgettable impression of their service, strength, and humility.
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Edwin, our guide on the Inca Trail, shares the history and the mysteries of Machu Picchu

The Region of Cusco: Merchants + Markets

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A man plays a Andean melody in Racqui.
A young girl of the Sacred Valley  demonstrates how llama wool is dyed with natural ingredients.
A young girl demonstrates how natural ingredients are used to dye llama wool.
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Women in Cusco use antique looms to weave beautiful Andean blankets.

The Region of Puno: The Uros Islands, Amantaní, and the Island of Taquile
~Lake Titicaca~

A woman from the floating Uros Islands sells handmade textiles at home, an island completely made from the totora reeds that grow in the shallows of Lake Titicaca.
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Young children of the Uros Islands
Paulino and Juliana live on Amantaní, the largest Peruvian island in Lake Titicaca.
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The grandson of Paulino and Juliana
On the island of Amantaní in the midst of the blue waters of Lake Titicaca, a sign of wealth is to own a horse. There are only two horses on the island.
On the island of Amantaní, owning a horse is a sign of greatest wealth. There are only two horses on the island.
On the Island of Taquile, men don self-knitted caps to distinguish their social status. This young man’s red cap reveals that he is not married.

The Region of Arequipa: The Colca Canyon + El Misti

A woman in Yanque
A woman in Yanque offers to tourists visiting the Colca Canyon moments with native animals.
A woman in Yanque goes to work
This woman in Yanque exhibits the way many Peruvians utilize those beautiful blankets.
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Carlos, the fearless four-wheel driver, gave us a ride through the rugged terrain in the National Reserve of Aguada Blanca, just north of Arequipa. He played Gypsy Kings on the return trek.
Our guide, Alfie, who led the way to the top of El Misti
Alfie led the way to the top of El Misti, a 19,000+ active volcano. He set the steady pace for the 2-day climb, cooked us dinner of ramen and tomato sauce, woke us up at 3:30am, and guided us to the breathtaking top.

Gracias a la gente de Perú por compartir una parte de su vida.

A warm welcome: students in Lima stopped us in the Plaza Mayor to ask us questions for an English class assignment.

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Hailey Domeck is a Southern girl with a Spanish heart and Swiss soul.

As a wife, mom, and travel addict, her love for mountains, fairy-tales, and great food keep her mind and heart always on the lookout for the next great adventure.

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For me, this year was all about #motherhood - the For me, this year was all about #motherhood - the beauty of growing a child in the womb and then nurturing a precious newborn around the clock; the wild roller coaster of shepherding a toddler, whose contagious joy and  stubborn defiance make each day a challenge and a gift; the mundane tasks that help make a home feel warm and welcoming; and a bunch of other things. 

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• T H A N K F U L • We are saying thanks for • T H A N K F U L • 

We are saying thanks for all things in life this week. It’s so easy to get stuck on either the big picture or the tiny details, but I believe it’s important to take it all in - like I did on this ridge overlooking #Manang Village last year while trekking the #AnnapurnaCircuit in #Nepal. 

Creating a culture of gratitude takes intentionality and discipline... and it’s especially not easy when babies and toddlers demand so much of you at all hours of the day and night. Yet, here we are at the start of the holiday season, and I’m choosing to be grateful for the whole lot. 

What are you thankful for this year?
Hooray, it’s the weekend! 🥳 I don’t have a Hooray, it’s the weekend! 🥳

I don’t have any big plans today (#newbornlife), but I’m recalling the joy of “Heidi Hailey” in the Himalayas last November. ☺️ Shout out to @thatdutchieguy for bringing his Polaroid camera on our #CreateConnectNepal journey... what a fun way to capture special moments, - like my favorite stretch of the #AnnapurnaCircuit in the #Manang District ❣️

What are you up to this weekend?
As I sit here nursing an 8-week old babe, it’s j As I sit here nursing an 8-week old babe, it’s just wild to me that on this date exactly one year ago, I was walking among giants and completed the most difficult hike of my life. 

On November 11, 2019, the #CreateConnectNepal team and I went up and over the Thorong La Pass. At 17,769 feet (5416m), this is the pinnacle of the Annapurna Circuit and one of the highest mountain passes in the world. The day began in the dark with a grueling 4+ hour ascent through snow-kissed trails and then required a fierce descent down a bone dry valley. It demanded everything of me. 

Yet, that day up and over Thorong La was just one part of my epic adventure in #Nepal last November. I am eternally grateful for that experience and cherish those memories dearly. I also miss those people a lot. ❣️
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