After Colombia, we traveled back to the states to spend Christmas in South Carolina with Leigh’s mom before heading off to darkest Peru. During nearly two years on the road we would make three trips back to the States. Besides catching up with loved ones, this was a great opportunity to change out clothes, leave things we weren’t using, and stock up on home comforts.

On December 27, 2017 we arrived in Lima. Peru–and more specifically Arequipa–was one of the places on our list that met most of our criteria for long-term relocation, so we were excited to explore the country. Arriving in Peru was a real adjustment as we were back living at a high altitude for the first time since our initial stay in Ecuador. Operating at in the thinner air initially makes you feel extremely unfit as even a short walk leaves you panting.

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