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Two months into marriage, I stood washing dishes in our rooftop communal kitchen in Cusco, Peru—a makeshift space with a tin roof, two aluminum counters, a sink, and a propane-powered, single-burner stove. To my left was a room surrounded by pl
The architecture in Cusco changes colors depending on the lighting. #eastwinds #cusco #peru #cathedral #amwriting #amwritingmemoir #memoir #travelphotography #travelgram #travelersnotebook
A portrait of a Peruvian woman and her daughter. In addition to their beautiful clothes, notice the layers of history behind them, the way the conquistadors slathered concrete on top of the Inca foundations. #eastwinds #amwriting #amwritingmemoir
In Cusco, we explored backstreets where colorfully clothed women with long braids walked llamas on ropes. Sometimes we wandered through open-air markets in squares like the tourist-flooded Plaza de Armas. I ran my finger along the stone walls and fel
“A prophet once said ‘Don’t tell me what a man says, don’t tell me what a man knows. Tell me where he’s traveled?’ I wonder about that, do we get smarter, more enlightenment as we travel? Does travel bring wisdom?
Five more days of my book giveaway! I hope I get to send you a signed copy. From Chapter 6: “At 11,152 feet, many came to Cusco to acclimate before proceeding to Machu Picchu.“ #eastwinds #cusco #plazadearmas #peru #amwriting #amwritin
Plaza de Armas city center in Cusco, Peru—where we called home for two months. Moving away from the Amazon and into the next chapter of the journey! #eastwinds #cusco #travelphotography #amwriting #memoir #peru #travelwriting
Only one month until EAST WINDS comes out! The book would not be the book without Austin. He is strange and playful in ways that make the book funny and surprising, and he continues to be those things.I once remember a quote (that I can't find) abo
Miguel offered us finger-sized bananas still attached to the vine and yelled some geographic information above the motor: “You have to ride sixty days on the river to get to the headwaters,” Miguel said, matter-of-factly, waving ahead, &l
The group formed a single-file line up the river bank. Miguel took the lead at the front, chopping down growth taller than me to find the start of the trail. Palms marked with fresh slashes would prevent us from getting lost. I felt caught between a
Dear Ones, I’ve waited MONTHS to finally share this news publicly. My memoir, East Winds, will be published on November 15, 2022. This was the book I needed to write, a soul-dive of a project that took eight years and many selves to wade thro
For better or for worse, I’m a person smitten by the color and texture of a new place. What catches your eye first when you travel?
“This is the fairest picture on our planet, the most enchanting to look upon, the most satisfying to the eye and the spirit. To see the sun sink down, drowned on his pink and purple and golden floods, and overwhelm Florence with tides of color
This week’s success is all thanks to YOU! Thank you everyone for the preorders! All orders this week count toward trying to hit any of those elusive sales ranking lists out there. Feeling so grateful for all the selfies, all the kind words, al
One week until launch! #eastwinds #travelphotography #travelgram #travelreels #amwriting #amwritingmemoir #memoir #bookstagram #booklaunch #bookrecommendations #bookworm #traveler #adventure #honeymoon #lds #machupicchu #peru
Two months into marriage, I stood washing dishes in our rooftop communal kitchen in Cusco, Peru—a makeshift space with a tin roof, two aluminum counters, a sink, and a propane-powered, single-burner stove. To my left was a room surrounded by pl The architecture in Cusco changes colors depending on the lighting. #eastwinds #cusco #peru #cathedral #amwriting #amwritingmemoir #memoir #travelphotography #travelgram #travelersnotebook A portrait of a Peruvian woman and her daughter. In addition to their beautiful clothes, notice the layers of history behind them, the way the conquistadors slathered concrete on top of the Inca foundations. #eastwinds #amwriting #amwritingmemoir In Cusco, we explored backstreets where colorfully clothed women with long braids walked llamas on ropes. Sometimes we wandered through open-air markets in squares like the tourist-flooded Plaza de Armas. I ran my finger along the stone walls and fel “A prophet once said ‘Don’t tell me what a man says, don’t tell me what a man knows. Tell me where he’s traveled?’ I wonder about that, do we get smarter, more enlightenment as we travel? Does travel bring wisdom? Five more days of my book giveaway! I hope I get to send you a signed copy. From Chapter 6: “At 11,152 feet, many came to Cusco to acclimate before proceeding to Machu Picchu.“ #eastwinds #cusco #plazadearmas #peru #amwriting #amwritin Plaza de Armas city center in Cusco, Peru—where we called home for two months. Moving away from the Amazon and into the next chapter of the journey! #eastwinds #cusco #travelphotography #amwriting #memoir #peru #travelwriting
Tomorrow I’ll share more info about how you and a friend can win signed copies of EAST WINDS before it even launches!
Only one month until EAST WINDS comes out! The book would not be the book without Austin. He is strange and playful in ways that make the book funny and surprising, and he continues to be those things.I once remember a quote (that I can't find) abo Miguel offered us finger-sized bananas still attached to the vine and yelled some geographic information above the motor: “You have to ride sixty days on the river to get to the headwaters,” Miguel said, matter-of-factly, waving ahead, &l The group formed a single-file line up the river bank. Miguel took the lead at the front, chopping down growth taller than me to find the start of the trail. Palms marked with fresh slashes would prevent us from getting lost. I felt caught between a
Happy Sunday! I hope your weekend has been less busy than these huge Amazon ants.
Look closely: each of those disturbances on the surface of the Amazon was a fish. The river was teeming with them.
Thrilled to share my first book trailer for #eastwinds. A big thanks to my brother for his brilliant video-making skills and to Scott Buckley for the music. Preorders are open!
Dear Ones, I’ve waited MONTHS to finally share this news publicly. My memoir, East Winds, will be published on November 15, 2022. This was the book I needed to write, a soul-dive of a project that took eight years and many selves to wade thro For better or for worse, I’m a person smitten by the color and texture of a new place. What catches your eye first when you travel? “This is the fairest picture on our planet, the most enchanting to look upon, the most satisfying to the eye and the spirit. To see the sun sink down, drowned on his pink and purple and golden floods, and overwhelm Florence with tides of color
 
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Photo taken by Rachel Rueckert in Nairobi National Park, Kenya

Photo taken by Rachel Rueckert in Nairobi National Park, Kenya

Engagement photo taken by Rachel Rueckert in downtown Boston.

Engagement photo taken by Rachel Rueckert in downtown Boston.

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