¡Super Bien!: Newton's Satisfaction

That little black dot in the middle of the picture is Catherine as she contemplates our upcoming ridge walk.

Vilcabamba is the type of place that solidifies our appreciation of the past eight months. I have had a silly grin on my face for the past five days and as I anticipate our morning departure I cannot help but revel in the delight over our pleasurable indulgences.

Having the freedom to travel a year has allowed us to organically enjoy places and people. Unlike the normal one to two week vacation that is highly orchestrated or basically routine, we are lucky enough to happen upon places that would not ordinarily make the cut on a short vacation. Places where the holistic experience is balanced perfectly. The truth is, even without the constraints of time, finding such equilibrium is difficult.

Here in Vilcabamba we have challenged our bodies to astounding hiking along narrow ridges and panoramic peaks. Catherine, my secret hero, overcame her fear of heights and with courage and patience walked along ridges devouring the exhilarating views. We pampered our bodies with meditative massages and yummy food. Each evening we lay in our hammock immersed in reading as the sun baked our bodies before excusing itself behind the mountains. Music and wine and naps and peace.

I arrived with an injured knee and Catherine with an upset stomach. We leave feeling completely revitalized as we head north and the days on our one year dwindle away.