Manaslu and Annapurna Trek
“Any trek in the highest mountains of the world will be laced with masses of eager anticipation and perhaps a little trepidation.” – Bob Giggons
Author Archives: joannstarknelson
Santorini, Greece
We started our trip with a week on the Greek island of Santorini. It is estimated that Greece has over 6,000 islands, of which over 200 are inhabited. We chose […]
On the Road Again
Hard to believe the last time I wrote a travel blog was almost 4 years ago, when Jay & I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary with a big trip to […]
10 Lessons Learned from a 100 Mile Race
In 2019, I set out to complete my first 100 miler, the Leadville Trail 100 Run. Although I really would have preferred finishing the race, I’ve learned and grown so […]
My First 100 Mile Run
To sum it up… in a year when seemingly nothing has gone as planned, God provided a day where everything went according to plan. In a year that has felt […]
2019 Leadville 100 Run
It all began at the Silver Rush 50 miler in July 2018 (my first ultramarathon). After the race was over, I stuck around for the drawing and won a gold […]
Paracas
Paracas is a town on Peru’s west coast, and serves as a base for exploring the nearby Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Park. It was only a one hour bus […]
Huacachina
Huacachina is a desert oasis, located about a 4-hour drive south of Lima. In the center is the Huacachina Lagoon, lined with hotels and restaurants. The surrounding sand dunes are […]
Huanchaco
We headed to the Peruvian coast to spend a few days relaxing on the beach. The beaches here aren’t the most beautiful, and the waters are cold. However, the spectacular […]
Huaraz
We spent a week in the Huaraz area, Peru’s hub for trekking the Cordillera Blanca. It’s part of the Andes Mountains and one of the most impressive mountain ranges in […]
Jay and Joann's Journey 