It is common to have people get on the local buses to sell sweets or biscuits (or perform musically) to get a meagre income but the sales pitch often comes with a story. I was … It’s important the act you followRead more
Peru
Body Aching after Exercise : “Makurki”
Makurki My body is aching – every stretch to pick something up, hurts. This is the result of yesterday’s gym work out and here they call it “makurki”. I asked the gymnastic choreographer how to … Body Aching after Exercise : “Makurki”Read more
4 day trek with family Huaraz
One of the most challenging but beautiful experiences of my life! I did this amazing trek with my family of 5 in Huaraz in June 2017. It was beautiful, hard work but a growing experience … 4 day trek with family HuarazRead more
6 attempts to get Driver License in Peru
Getting my Peruvian Drivers License has been one of the most challenging experiences of my life. Every time I have attempted the test I did ‘new things wrong’, some of which had me thrown out … 6 attempts to get Driver License in PeruRead more
School Pick-up with Parkinson’s Disease
You know everyone is looking at you already; I am the only blond at school pick up in a sea of shades of black and brown hair. I focus intently on attempting to “walk normally”. … School Pick-up with Parkinson’s DiseaseRead more
Delicate Christine?
I have to laugh internally sometimes as I translate literally a Spanish phrase which people have occasionally used for me: “Christine está un poco delicada de salud”. To translate directly it means “Christine has a … Delicate Christine?Read more
Videos
Christine Jeyachandran: 9 years ago at age 37, Christine was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in Peru where she lived until recently. It started with a slight tremble, weak fingers and led to left foot dragging … VideosRead more