Peru.  This will be the 27th country I will have visited outside the United States.  This trip will come some time next month, and I’m totally looking forward to it.

It has been a dream of mine to see Machu Picchu for quite some time now.  Thankfully (and barring unforeseen circumstances), this will become a reality.  The most important thing, of course, will be the people and getting a glimpse into their culture.  I’m going to need to brush up on my Espanol a bit.

After not doing any travels at all last year,  I feel extremely fortunate to have already had a Germany trip and a New York trip this summer (yes, I kinda’ consider New York a pseudo-country in itself).  I hope every year for the rest of my life can reflect this past year with travels and hiking and rock climbing and overall adventures.

Plus, I saw some really kick-ass concerts this past summer including Foo Fighters (Dave Grohl on ALL four legs), Slash, Neil Young, U2 with Paul Simon and Bruce Springsteen, and Faith No More.  As Autumn weather comes and a snowy winter awaits I look forward to more adventures including becoming a better skier (I already am not very good at skiing, so there is only room for me to get better).

Number 27. Peru.  Hopefully, I’ll get to 50 in time.