Adventures and Life Reflections.
Four months ago, I made the decision to sponsor a child through a charity. I conducted careful research on reputable and honest charities before choosing one, and finally decided that I would go with Compassion International due to their transparency rating and the fact that they are a Christian organization. Sponsoring a child means committing... Continue Reading →
Hot springs, or onsen, are a noteworthy aspect of Japanese culture, and Japan is home to thousands of hot springs due to the volcanic nature of the island. I have been fortunate enough to visit Japan's hot springs, and my most recent visit with Yuki to the onsen in Kinosaki proved to be quite pleasurable.... Continue Reading →
It has been a bit over a year that Yuki and I have been married. It has been a wonderful time, but it certainly has not been without its challenges and lessons. I had a conversation (that I really enjoyed) with Yuki on the things that we learned about our marriage and about each other... Continue Reading →
The Montaña Vinicunca, also known as Winikunka, Montaña de Siete Colores, or Rainbow Mountain, is a beautifully unique mountain located about 3 hours from Cusco, Peru, and it takes about the same amount of time to arrive as to Humantay Lake. The mountain is even higher than Humantay Lake, at a nice 5036 meters, and... Continue Reading →
Humantay Lake is located about 3 hours away from the city of Cusco, Peru by car at an altitude of about 4200 meters. The hike is steep and challenging because of the altitude but definitely rewarding in the end. Humantay Lake can be reached through a tour or via a private taxi. It is also... Continue Reading →
This Spring Break, my sister and I took a trip to Hamilton Pool. Hamilton Pool is just outside of Austin, about 45-50 minutes from downtown. Hamilton Pool is a natural pool in a grotto surrounded by beautiful scenery and close to a view of the Pedernales River. The pool is accessible by reservation only from... Continue Reading →
Jingisukan is a Japanese mutton dish cooked on a convex dish, that is particularly popular in Hokkaido. The dish is thought to be named after the Mongolian ruler Genghis Khan because the Mongolian were strongly associated with having sheep as livestock, or perhaps because the shape of the dish the meat is cooked in resembled... Continue Reading →
The other day I changed my bath curtain because it had mold all over it, even though I had bought it about three months ago. I remember going to TJ Maxx with my mom and picking out a plastic curtain the first time around. My mom advised me to get a fabric one because the... Continue Reading →
It is no doubt that Japan is well known for its culture of politeness. It is apparent anytime you visit a restaurant or shop in Japan and the staff smiles and bows during your entire encounter, no matter how demanding, irritating, or indecisive you might be acting. However, nowhere is Japanese politeness more evident than... Continue Reading →
Ever since I was young, meal time has always been important. From a young age, my family would congregate in my mother’s or grandmother’s kitchen in Mexico together. We talked and laughed over delicious home cooked meals, and la hora de la comida represented the guaranteed time in the day when the family had time... Continue Reading →
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