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After getting my first passport in 2006 and traveling to climb Kilimanjaro in Tanzania my life changed. I began the process of getting rid of all my possessions and traveling the world. Traveling to over 125 countries and all 7 continents, hostels have been my home. This "new life" has taught me what is important and it was NOT accumulating money or possessions. Traveling is the best education. I hope my blog will encourage others to travel. My World Tattoo was a way for me to express my PASSION FOR TRAVEL.

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PERU, Arequipa, Monasterio De Santa Catalina















































































It is called an Island of Serenity in Peru's White City {Arequipa}. Covering an entire city block, the original convent was built in 1580. At its maximum 450 women were living there in this quiet, self-contained community. It had a reputation of an exclusive club where young girls of aristocratic families arrived for an education, safe haven or a spiritual vocation.

PERU, Arequipa









Saturday June 2, 2007

I caught the bus to Arequipa. I had to cross the border again to go into Peru. The original hostel that I was going to stay at was awful. I found a great hostel while talking to a travel agent who arranged my trip to Colca Canyon. Arequipa was one of the most beautiful cities that I visited in Peru. The plaza was great and had several nice restaurants plus was only 3 blocks from my hostel. The market that I visited on Sunday was nice and had fresh fruit drinks, vegetables, meats and anything else you could possibly want.