AnayaPapaya

I have only been to Austin, which i loved! but i feel like texas is one of those places that may not sound very appealing, but you should go once in your life to see what everyone is talking about. ha! Texas is just so different than everywhere else, it is worth seeing it first hand.

I spent a few days in Lima (big and dirty) and then headed to Cusco to hike to Machu Picchu. this was one of the most amazing experiences of my life, the people are just beautiful and many still hold onto their ancient culture. Even better than Machu Picchu itself i think, was the trek i went on. I went on the Lares trek. it isnt the traditional Inca Trail but it is way better – there are hardly any other people on the trail and you can see/meet Andean people living in the mountains. It felt more like an adventure than the highway of the Inca trail. in any case, peru is one of my favorite places in the world and i would love to go back to explore further

Washington is a great state because you have Seattle – which is a decent sized city, but not too big – and you have mountains nearby for skiing, camping, and hiking. and you have the ocean and the Puget Sound for all things water related. I’m glad people think its depressing actually because maybe that will keep people from moving to seattle by the masses? oh and dont forget eastern washington with the gorges and canyons – so beautiful. i love washington for its diverse environments and easy access to both mountains and water. plus the weather is temperate – not too cold or too hot, its just right!