outdoor adventures

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Kiteboarding days 1 through 4

Posted by colleen finn ⋅ September 18, 2011 ⋅ Leave a comment

There are challenges, and there are challenges. For example, not speaking the language is a challenge. Learning a new sport while trying to overcome a phobia that I’ve had since childhood is an entirely different challenge. I mentioned in my first entry for this trip that I was looking forward to my first kiteboarding lesson. … Continue reading →

Sunrise on Mt. Sinai

Posted by colleen finn ⋅ November 28, 2008 ⋅ Leave a comment

While all of you were likely enjoying a turkey feast for Thanksgiving, I ate grilled chicken and kushari in the Sinai. The next morning, we awoke at 1:30am (!) to begin our hike up Mt. Sinai so that we could reach the summit by sunrise. For those who know your bible lore, Mt. Sinai is … Continue reading →

The Inca trail to Machu Picchu

Posted by colleen finn ⋅ October 2, 2007 ⋅ Leave a comment

Day 1 The day of our Inca Trail trip had finally arrived. The first day began in the Sacred Valley about 40 minutes outside of Ollantaytambo where there is a checkpoint at which you present your ticket and your passport. This may sound a little odd, but the Inca Trail is a UNESCO World Heritage … Continue reading →