Cusco – Page 2 – Claudia Miro

First Month in Cusco ~ Reflections Under the Moon

One month in Peru – first thoughts on paper…such a whirlwind…what’s new?

I am at Hanaq Pacha laying in my room, watching the fire dance in my own little fireplace, and listening to the cascading waterfalls that are seemingly all around me…Last night’s full moon is still full and bright – magically illuminating the endless clusters of stars in the sky. This is a truly sacred, magical place.

Cusco is different this time around. I knew the honeymoon image of Cusco would make way to the reality, and that living here is quite different than visiting for a few days.Read More

Inti Raymi 2010

I have dreamt of being in Cusco for Inti Raymi for many years, and it is surreal that I am here now! For those who don’t know, Inti Raymi, or “Festival of the Sun” is a week-long festival that culminates on the Winter Solstice, and marks the start of their new year. The Inca worshipped the Sun as their main God, so both the summer and winter solstice were very important times of the year – in particular the winter.Read More

Random Thoughts…

I’m back in Cusco ;-) 3 times in about a year and a half…pretty amazing. Especially considering that I hadn’t been to Peru in 12 years just a year and a half ago…

This time is different for many reasons…much more purposeful, grounded and for a more substantial amount of time. 3 months will give me the opportunity to “dig in” and get a sense of what living here might be like – something important if I plan on doing so in the future.

Cusco Revisited…

One year later – returning to the land that filled me with so much inspiration and energy exactly one year ago. Many lessons on this trip, some still in the works and others coming through loud and clear. I am being gently and not-so-gently reminded that life is a continuous cycle of change and transition – it has to be – and those of us who try to hold onto moments will be consistently disillusioned and disappointed.

This is not the same Cusco of a year ago – just as I am not the same person. This trip was different for many reasons – both in purpose and in context. This was not a vacation; yet I have had great fun, met some wonderful people, and seen some amazing things.

Casa de Milagros was incredible. My heart has never felt so full of love, and so confident that I am doing exactly what I need to be doing with my life, and with my energy.

I will write more soon – for now, here are my pics: Peru Pics – January, 2010

One month in Peru – first thoughts on paper…such a whirlwind…what’s new?

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