Photo Credit: April Gulotti A little more than a month has passed since I arrived to the grey winter skies of Lima, Perú.  The experience so far has been…

“Lima, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, is a fascinating city and a treasure trove of history. Explore ancient Incan archeological sites, or stroll through the elegant cathedrals and opulent…

I was on a massive granite dome in Tuolumne Meadows several hundred feet off the ground, hanging from three fingers buried into a crack, my toes balancing on sharp ball…

Why You Won’t Regret It I have one week left in Lima. I have learned more about myself in these last 2 months than I have after years of…

Today was the day. With sweaty palms and few expectations, I would finally have the opportunity to accompany one of the nurses, Janet, for my first patient follow-up visit in…

Peru. The country where the Spanish founded their empire and took over the Inca Empire. Having been in Lima for six weeks has put several things into perspective.  First off,…

“We won’t have water for two days, starting tomorrow at nine o’clock AM.” My finger nearly became a part of the onion that I was cutting, as my knife…

Yesterday, I tried surfing for the second time here in Lima.  This time was marginally better than the first, thanks to some calmer waves.  For a coordinated person, surfing is…

I look across the bustling city of Lima, Peru to the distant lights shining on the steep hillsides, which are crowded with small, tin-roof-covered houses.  The imagery of the green…

Thick fog hovers below. The grandiosity of the hills sends shivers down my spine. Looking into the distance sends me into a whirlwind of emotion, the view is simultaneously the…

Peru has the most diverse natural habitats, striking panoramas and lively cultural productions that I have ever seen in my life! Never in my wildest dreams, did I imagine l…

From the start, MEDLIFE has had a profound effect on my college career. Before traveling on my first mobile clinic to Lima three years ago, I had been struggling with…