Destination Amazonas

A personal blog like mine is probably one of the best ways to express yourself, your opinions and your experiences online. Personally, I've always tried to keep out of controversies but sometimes a little personal comment slipped in anyway. I usually don't like and don't do self-promotion either. Today, I'd like to make an exception and introduce you to "Destino Amazonas"!

The blog "Destino Amazonas" (lit. 'Destination Amazonas) was started on a whim when my husband and I moved from Lima (Peru) to Cocachimba (also in Peru) where we're currently trying to manage the construction of our future home.

Life in the small village of Cocachimba couldn't be more different from life in Lima. Instead of gray and foggy days we get rainy and sunshine. Instead of traffic noise and loud neighbors we hear birds singing and the majestic waterfall of Gocta is always rumbling somewhere in the background. Life here also has it's hick-ups but we try to take these with a good portion of humor.

If you're interested in traveling, in Peru or South America in general, I invite you to have a look. The blog is mostly bilingual (English and Spanish) with a few exceptions in Spanish only. Please feel free to pass the link to anyone who might be interested!

Gracias! Thank you!

Blog address: https://amazonasdestino.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/amazonasdestino

© 2017 IRENE WYRSCH "A HUMOROUS GUIDE TO SWITZERLAND" ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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