How wonderful it is to live in such a big world that makes our problems feel so small.
It's difficult to describe the emotions that well up inside when you lay your eyes on Machu Picchu for the very first time. You watch as the fog moves out and burns off, unveiling a masterpiece in real time as you stand in wonderment. And what was once shrouded in mist is now before you, real and magnificent.
This was my second of the 7 Wonders of the World (my first being the Great Wall of China)! How many have you been to?
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Take only memories, leave only footprints. ✨ "Cusco" (or "Qosqo" in Quechua) is derived from the word for "navel," because the Incas believed Cusco to be the center of the world. We spent more time in Cusco than we did anywhere else in Peru, but it still feels like we barely made a dent in this city!
You guys, I am SO EXCITED to finally get into my Peru shots with you!!! Our first South American destination and one of the most beautiful countries I’ve ever visited.
Easing in with the vibrant and underrated city of Lima. Have you ever been here? If not, head to the blog to find our 24-hour itinerary for Peru’s capital!
“I’m not a unique enough person to be the first ever that has felt something. I know that if I’ve felt anything ever, millions of other people felt the same way. And they would say, ‘Wow, I’m so relieved that I’m not alone’.”
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This might seem like an odd way to word this sentiment, but it struck me as incredibly encouraging when I heard Israeli author Noa Yedlin share it in an interview.
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To every incredible woman I know who has ever felt ashamed, foolish, unworthy, damaged, frustrated, anxious unloved, insecure, guilty, crazy or scared—to anyone who has ever been told that you are less than your worth—please know that you are every bit the unique and beautiful person that God created you to be, and that you are loved. It's so reassuring to know that we're not alone, that it's okay to be human, and to be aware that there is someone out there who understands how you feel exactly. 💛
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And on a different note, I hope you enjoyed my coastal California miniseries! I recently did a survey in my stories and found that a surprising 100% of you would I'm excited to jump back into showing you PERU after this!
Cross my arms and hope to fly. Wait, that’s not how it goes? #lovelulus #lulusambassador
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I am definitely either crossing my arms to keep warm or holding onto my dress to keep it from flying away in all of my Big Sur photos, but I don’t even mind because the views were so gorgeous! Definitely worth braving the cold.
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There was actually a LOT of photoshop magic that had to happen with this shot, as it was a horizontal shot that Michael only captured from the hips up! The bottom half of the photo is literally pulled from a variety of other shots and pieces together. Does it look convincing? And would you like me to post a tutorial on how I did it?
A rainbow is God’s promise of sunshine after rain, of calm after storms, of joy after sadness, of peace after pain, of love after loss. 🌈 #lovelulus #lulusambassador
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The first week of the new year was bittersweet for us. We celebrated wonderful moments with loved ones and enjoyed new experiences with friends, but also suffered a loss in our family. Looking ahead at 2019 with a vow to cherish every moment, spend as much time with our loved ones as possible and to live life without regrets. 🙏🏻❤️
