Welcome back to Paper Mountains Podcast! We have something very different with this episode, and I am very excited to share this with you today! For the past 3 months, I have been doing a deep dive on the entire history of Peru. I was first sparked with this idea when I was reading articles on the current protests in Peru, but western media seemed to be missing a lot of the story. I was pretty bummed out because we traveled this country for 5 weeks last year, and it was a beautiful experience. The people, the landscape, just everything. This country has so much history and culture to share with the world, and I wanted to help share some insight to their history and try to understand the current state of the country. I hope you enjoy this episode, learn some history, and broaden your perspective on the world. I know I enjoyed making this, so please let me know if you enjoyed this episode and style! All chapters are detailed below if you are interested in a specific topic. References can be reviewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LeOx4MUVLdCehS910a1GyyrofmFf5NYDI7b8i3v1_xE/edit?usp=share_link Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K3J0LGN4aNM Watch Our 'Traveling Peru' Video Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnXVaSlMvNqBsksCgk-9aeV5QZ9_aF6l8 Read our Traveling Wellburys Peru Blog Series: https://travelingwellburys.com/tag/peru/ 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann: https://a.co/d/5JQDy1Z Joe Scott's Video on the Chankillo Complex: https://youtu.be/gpXcB4Q6fmE Thanks for watching! Cheers! - Jake Jake on the internet: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacobwellyvideo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob.welly Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thejacobwelly Morgan on the internet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelingwellburys The Traveling Wellburys Blog: https://travelingwellburys.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetravelingwellburys Listen to the Paper Mountains Podcast! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k73u9jF2OocjxIdBA9jt9 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jacobwelly Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paper-mountains-with-jacob-welly/id1557395684 Paper Mountains: This show is to document our thoughts, ideas, and perspectives through longform conversations with interesting people. I am on the pursuit to understand different outlooks on life and learn from other peoples experiences so that these discussions can be something we reflect on in the future. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Introduction to the Entire History of Peru 0:02:54 - Political Protests & What's Going on Today 0:09:31 - 12,000 Years Ago & Ancient Peru 0:11:50 - Cradle of Civilization: The Norte Chico 0:18:07 - Pre-Columbian Peru & Chavín Culture 0:26:14 - Chankillo Complex & Casma–Sechin Basin 0:27:57 - Nazca Culture, Geoglyphs, & Trophy Heads 0:31:09 - Moche, Huaca del Sol, Sexuality, & Sacrifice 0:35:25 - Huari (Wari) Culture & Their Expansionism 0:38:37 - The Rise of the Inca Empire 0:44:32 - Túpac Inca's Conquest & Late 15th Century 0:47:22 - Quipu & Religion of the Inca 0:51:03 - Ayahuasca, Shamanism, & Healthcare 0:53:02 - More on Inca Beliefs & Machu Picchu 0:59:16 - Inca Technology: Bridges & Brain Surgeries 1:01:36 - Epidemics & The War of the Two Brothers 1:06:24 - Spanish Conquistadors Capture Atahualpa 1:09:26 - Collapse of the Inca & Francisco Pizarro 1:11:37 - Spanish Colonialization & Viceroy of Peru 1:16:00 - Slave Trade & Spanish Reorganization 1:19:20 - Independence Movements of Peru 1:23:35 - Republic of Peru, More Wars, & Corruption 1:25:24 - Modern Peru's Culture & Conclusion

This is Morgan's Grandmother, Pearl Steyer-Nye. They sit down to have a conversation on what's changed in her lifetime, a little bit of their family history, and perspective on the world around us. She has a fantastic life-story, loves to talk (on her schedule), and has seen a lot in her lifetime. Pearl married Carl Nye when she was 19. They had 10 children, and now she over 50 grandchildren, and even more great-grandchildren! I believe that is important that we continue to learn from our elders. Thank you for the conversation, Morgan & Pearl! Cheers! - Jake Jake on the internet: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacobwellyvideo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob.welly Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thejacobwelly Morgan on the internet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelingwellburys The Traveling Wellburys Blog: https://travelingwellburys.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetravelingwellburys Listen to the Paper Mountains Podcast! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k73u9jF2OocjxIdBA9jt9 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jacobwelly Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paper-mountains-with-jacob-welly/id1557395684 Paper Mountains: This show is to document our thoughts, ideas, and perspectives through longform conversations with interesting people. I am on the pursuit to understand different outlooks on life and learn from other peoples experiences so that these discussions can be something we reflect on in the future. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Pearl Steyer-Nye & Growing up in the Great Depression 0:04:37 - Life on the Farm 0:08:23 - Heritage & Coming to the U.S. from Germany 0:10:21 - Memories from Childhood 0:14:17 - Dropping out of Highschool at 16 0:19:36 - Meeting Carl Nye (Her Husband) 0:22:21 - Starting a Family & Stories 0:27:27 - Traveling, Las Vegas, & Alaska 0:31:06 - Changes, Urbanization, & Getting a T.V. 0:34:34 - Building a Sears & Roebuck House 0:38:38 - A Story about Needing a Washing Machine 0:44:55 - Looking at Family Photos 0:48:00 - Getting Married, More on Family, & the Wedding 0:57: 21 - A Story about drinking too much whisky... 0:59:48 - Defining Love & Success 1:02:25 - The Meaning of Life (and Bonus Story)

This is my Grandmother, Carol Marquart-Pitts. We sit down to have a conversation on what's changed in her lifetime, a little bit of our family history, and perspective on the world around us. She has a fantastic life-story, shares nothing but love, and has seen a lot in her lifetime. I believe that is important that we continue to learn from our elders. Thank you for the conversation, Grandmother. Cheers! - Jake Jake on the internet: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacobwellyvideo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob.welly Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thejacobwelly Morgan on the internet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelingwellburys The Traveling Wellburys Blog: https://travelingwellburys.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetravelingwellburys Listen to the Paper Mountains Podcast! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k73u9jF2OocjxIdBA9jt9 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jacobwelly Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paper-mountains-with-jacob-welly/id1557395684 Paper Mountains: This show is to document our thoughts, ideas, and perspectives through longform conversations with interesting people. I am on the pursuit to understand different outlooks on life and learn from other peoples experiences so that these discussions can be something we reflect on in the future. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Who is Carol Pitts? Birth & Family 0:02:26 - Growing up on a farm & Childhood Illness 0:06:35 - Highschool & Ancestry 0:11:00 - Memories, Hobbies, & Reading 0:16:37 - Nursing & College 0:20:29 - Marriage & Starting a Family 0:28:24 - My Mom (Isabel Marquart) & More on Family 0:33:10 - Having Kids & Perspective on the world 0:35:29 - Technology Advancements & Isolation 0:39:24 - Music & Rock 'N Roll 0:42:59 - Falling in Love with the Lake & Traveling 0:47:14 - Love, Advice, & The Meaning of Life

It is finally here! I am sure everyone has been sitting at the edge of their seat for another podcast, and another addition to our Brazil travels... You might be thinking, "Wait, I thought that the Brazil Road Trip series finale was already posted to YouTube!" And I'd say, "You are correct, but this is an audio-exclusive series finale to our Brazilian travels!" Incredible, right? First off, I just want to say, thank you. Thank you for listening and following our journey. Second, while listening, please be sure to read along with our new blog that is intended to be a partner-piece for this podcast. It provides photos, maps, and more detail to the topics discussed here! https://travelingwellburys.com/2022/11/17/two-month-brazil-road-trip-destinations/ In this episode, Morgan and I talk everything from helpful tips with traveling Brazil, cost of living, some politics, the history of the country, Brazilian cuisine, all the way to giving never-before discussed stories and insights from our experiences in Brazil! It's a fun one! Then finally, if you haven't already, head on over to YouTube and watch the full 16-Part Brazil Series! It is a beautiful, wild ride. Trust me. The Brazil Road Trip Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIQ3sSO--QM&list=PLnXVaSlMvNqAAAdSLcx0fPzqyn7KKaZgc&index=15&ab_channel=JakeWelly We hope that you can enjoy this final wrap up to the Brazil Series and then experience Brazil for yourself! Cheers! - Jake Jacob on the internet: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacobwellyvideo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob.welly Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thejacobwelly Morgan on the internet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelingwellburys The Traveling Wellburys Blog: https://travelingwellburys.com/ Listen to the Paper Mountains Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k73u9jF2OocjxIdBA9jt9 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jacobwelly Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paper-mountains-with-jacob-welly/id1557395684 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - The Traveling Wellburys Podcast Special Introduction! 00:03:02 - Lula was just elected Brazilian President (again) 00:04:35 - Currency, Cost of Living, AirBnbs, & Driving 00:11:23 - Restaurants are Inexpensive for USD exchange 00:13:25 - Speaking Portuguese, History, & Facts about Brazil 00:20:26 - Our Specific Travels & First 3 Months in Brazil 00:21:57 - Brazil Road Trip: Araras, Campos do Jordão, São Bento 00:29:45 - Ubatuba, Paraty, Rio de Janeiro 00:40:03 - Petrópolis, Tiradentes, Ouro Preto 00:52:42 - Belo Horizonte, Capitolio, Serra da Canastra 00:59:58 - Brasília, Alto Paraíso, Cavalcante 01:09:52 - São João, Aurora do Tocantins, Rio da Conceição 01:19:47 - Almas, Palmas, & End of Road Trip 01:26:47 - Bossa Nova, Music, Brazilian Cuisine 01:33:09 - Burger King, Heinz-Kraft, Anheuser Busch: Why? 01:36:50 - The Best Burger in the World! 01:37:56 - Brazilian Visa Process, Nomad Visa, & Health Insurance

Be sure watch the video to get the full experience of Serra da Canastra! This is Part 8 of our Brazil road trip! https://youtu.be/NGA-EXb-p_U Serra da Canastra needed to be it's own video/podcast. There was just too much here that we couldn't miss out on. In this episode, Morgan and I recall, day by day, our experience in this region. We talk about hiking waterfalls, cold water submersion in the São Francisco River, tasting the world's best cheese (and coffee), and driving some treacherous dirt roads! Watch the video and subscribe to follow the whole journey! https://www.youtube.com/jakewelly I hope you enjoy. - Jake Jacob on the internet: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacobwellyvideo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob.welly Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thejacobwelly Morgan on the internet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelingwellburys The Traveling Wellburys Blog: https://travelingwellburys.com/ Listen to the Paper Mountains Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k73u9jF2OocjxIdBA9jt9 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jacobwelly Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paper-mountains-with-jacob-welly/id1557395684 Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Introduction of Serra da Canastra 0:01:19 - Day One: Hiking Cachoeira do Fundão 0:11:25 - Day Two: World's best Cheese, Coffee, & Stars 0:20:18 - Day Three: Cachoeira Casca D'Anta 0:25:15 - Day Four: Camping in the Park 0:28:17 - Day Five: Driving Vargem Bonita-Delfinopolis

Welcome to the 20th episode special! Be sure watch the video as well, because this is Part 4 of our Brazil road trip! I wanted to do something different with this episode! https://youtu.be/UxWBoCeVsNw On our way to Rio, Jorge began talking about the history of Brazil's favelas and I had the idea for this video. The content here is heavy, I know, but I am extremely happy how this project came out. It feels raw. I didn't want to shy away from the realities that many of the people in Rio face daily and gloss over it with a "typical" tourist video that only showcases the beaches, nightlife, and beautiful landscapes. It's hard to do because this city is truly beautiful. We had nothing but an incredible experience! We had no issues, nor did we ever feel in danger. I can't even begin to try to understand the situations that Jorge discuses in this video. I hope that you can go into this video with an open mind, learn, but most importantly take the opportunity to experience Rio de Janeiro for yourself in the future! Rio de Janeiro is crazy, beautiful, and hypocrisy. I have nothing but love for Brazil and the people of Rio! Also, I apologize for the lack of videos. Going forward for the rest of this series I will have a consistent upload schedule. Watch the video and subscribe to follow the whole journey! https://www.youtube.com/jakewelly I hope you enjoy. - Jake Jacob on the internet: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacobwellyvideo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob.welly Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thejacobwelly Morgan on the internet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgans_traveling The Traveling Wellburys Blog: https://travelingwellburys.com/ Listen to the Paper Mountains Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k73u9jF2OocjxIdBA9jt9 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jacobwelly Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paper-mountains-with-jacob-welly/id1557395684

The Traveling Wellburys Blog! https://travelingwellburys.com/ It’s been roughly 6 months since we left our jobs to start traveling the world. It is crazy how fast time flies! It seems like we have done so much, but at the same time it feels like there is so much more to explore. I wanted to record a conversation with Morgan to explain our thoughts thus far on this journey. In this hour, we dive into a number of topics that include: Morgan’s blog, ask why airlines have such terrible customer service, give our perspective on traveling with some (hopefully) helpful tips, our Brazil road trip plan, have a Sapiens book review, and discuss being disconnected to the news cycle. Enjoy! - Jake Links Referenced: JetBlue Airways: David Neeleman - How I Built This https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DZqs9vwfpAQqrHOkk1uGr?si=uBdfMghUQ8ubF49qinkKCw Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari https://www.amazon.com/Sapiens-Humankind-Yuval-Noah-Harari-ebook/dp/B00ICN066A/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IJXYZX8C0HRE&keywords=sapiens&qid=1649076314&sprefix=sapien%2Caps%2C437&sr=8-1 Jacob on the internet: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacobwellyvideo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob.welly Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thejacobwelly Morgan on the internet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgans_traveling Listen to the Paper Mountains Podcast! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k73u9jF2OocjxIdBA9jt9 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jacobwelly Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paper-mountains-with-jacob-welly/id1557395684 Paper Mountains: This show is to document our thoughts, ideas, and perspectives through longform conversations with interesting people. I am in the pursuit to understand different outlooks on life and learn from other peoples experiences so that these discussions can be something we reflect on in the future. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Introduction from Buenos Aires 0:00:58 - Morgan’s Blog: The Traveling Wellburys 0:04:44 - Traveling & Airlines Headaches 0:12:12 - How to get cheap airline tickets 0:17:25 - David Neeleman: JetBlue & Azul Airlines 0:19:50 - Buenos Aires & Brazil Road Trip Plan 0:23:27 - Tourist Visa & Digital Nomad Visa 0:28:20 - My phone was stolen 0:29:13 - Practicing Portuguese 0:35:14 - Exercising, Reading, & Sapiens Book Review 0:50:02 - What is happiness? 0:54:53 - Becoming more disconnected to the news 1:00:50 - The Will Smith/Chris Rock Slap Memes 1:04:20 - Closing comments & Staying positive

Josh is one of my oldest friends. We went to pre-school together, cheated off of each other's tests in high-school, learned new skills at trade school, then partied together through college, and now we continue to stay in touch over a few beers every year. Josh majored in Business and Supply Chain Management at Bowling Green State University. Following college graduation, he followed his roots back home, and is in the process of remodeling a house in his hometown of New Riegel with his wife, Heather, and 2 year old son, Merrick. He works with people across the world in the supply-chain and raw material purchasing for Goodyear Tire. Josh is just an all around awesome guy, and I was very excited for this conversation. Enjoy! - Jake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacobwellyvideo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob.welly Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theJacobWelly Listen to the Paper Mountains Podcast! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k73u9jF2OocjxIdBA9jt9 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jacobwelly Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paper-mountains-with-jacob-welly/id1557395684 Paper Mountains: This show is to document our thoughts, ideas, and perspectives through longform conversations with interesting people. I am on the pursuit to understand different outlooks on life and learn from other peoples experiences so that these discussions can be something we reflect on in the future. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Introduction of Josh Nye 0:01:11 - Going to Cancun, Mexico & Travelling 0:06:46 - Majoring in business & college 0:09:55 - Maturing & Learning 0:14:15 - Trade school & Remodeling a house 0:20:40 - Explaining supply chain management 0:28:08 - The Suez Canal backup in 2021 0:35:16 - Man’s Searching for Meaning 0:37:40 - Starting a Family 0:43:59 - What’s next? A prediction for life. 0:48:00 - Finding time & wanting to do more 0:51:25 - Is life easier today? Finding fulfillment. 0:58:37 - Expanding your worldview 1:06:45 - Everything is propaganda 1:11:28 - A kid’s observation is fascinating 1:13:29 - Renewable Energy & Industry R&D 1:18:18 - Hobbies, Baseball, & Farming 1:24:53 - Defining success 1:32:32 - Be in an internal state of Revolution 1:41:38 - The meaning of life

Watch the video! https://youtu.be/EoLrB8j4RlE To Our Friends and family, Yes, we are alive. Yes, everything is great. Yes, we miss you too, but life is going great. If you are following our story at all, then you are well aware of what we are doing. As discussed in previous videos, we left our "normal" jobs to travel the world at this time of our lives. Currently, we have been immersing ourselves in the culture of Southern Brazil, specifically, the states of Parana and Santa Catarina. We have met incredible people, improved our Portuguese, and completely adjusted our lives from the the hustle-work lifestyle. This video was made to catalog our perspective and experience thus far in our travels, since we are only 5 weeks in. Check it out! Enjoy! Jacob A special thank you to everyone we have met in this journey. You all are incredible people, and make us feel at home. Places/Cities we have been: - Curitiba, Palmeria, Irati, Guaratuba, Foz Do Iguacu, Florianopolis, Ponta Grossa, Ibiraquera, & Garopaba Favorite Destinations: - Cataratas do Iguaçu (Iguazu Falls), Praia Lagoinha do Leste , Praia do Rosa, & Praia Mole Jacob on the internet: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacobwellyvideo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob.welly Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/The_JacobWelly Morgan on the internet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgan.nye Listen to the Paper Mountains Podcast! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k73u9jF2OocjxIdBA9jt9 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jacobwelly Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paper-mountains-with-jacob-welly/id1557395684 Paper Mountains: This show is to document our thoughts, ideas, and perspectives through longform conversations with interesting people. I am on the pursuit to understand different outlooks on life and learn from other peoples experiences so that these discussions can be something we reflect on in the future. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:49 - Our thoughts from being in Brazil (Thank you) 0:03:35 - What is different from our expectations? 0:07:25 - A recap on leaving our jobs 0:10:02 - Learning Portuguese 0:16:13 - Day one & the accident... 0:21:25 - Palmeria, Guaratuba, & the Scarlett Ibis 0:25:25 - Information Overload & changing our routines 0:27:33 - A Brazilian Wedding 0:28:43 - Foz do Iguacu: Iguazu Fall & Itaipu Dam 0:36:42 - Jorge's Birthday 0:38:06 - Florianopolis: Lagoinha do Leste 0:41:58 - More thoughts on traveling & life 0:44:00 - Surfing, Hiking, & Praia do Rosa 0:46:06 - Jorge & Paula are in the U.S. 0:48:05 - Closing comments

It's true. I left my six figure job to travel the world with my Fiancé, Morgan. By the time this podcast is released, I have made my way to Curitiba, Brazil... Hopefully! In this episode we have some fun where Caitlynn Dubie and Amy Bernardy take over the podcast-host chairs, and turn the tables to interview me prior to this next chapter of my life. Enjoy! - Jake "Jacob is a Civil Engineer, currently living where he was born and raised, in the village of New Riegel, Ohio. But he has recently quit his job to explore new horizons with his Fiancé Morgan; as they embark on a journey to Brazil. He has been described by friends and co-workers as a natural conversationalist, a curious entrepreneur, and a former power-hour enthusiast. Anyone who meets him would describe him, not only, as a deep-thinker, but also a doer. He sticks to his commitments and takes pride in his word. We all know and love him as the host of Paper Mountains Podcast but today we are flipping the script as we will be asking him the questions this time! Please welcome Jacob Welly." - Caitlynn & Amy Amy on the Podcast! Episode 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3QbramIfas&ab_channel=JakeWelly Caitlynn on the Podcast! Episode 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vdUmn1B6zE&ab_channel=JakeWelly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacobwellyvideo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob.welly Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/The_JacobWelly Listen to the Paper Mountains Podcast! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k73u9jF2OocjxIdBA9jt9 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jacobwelly Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paper-mountains-with-jacob-welly/id1557395684 Paper Mountains: This show is to document our thoughts, ideas, and perspectives through longform conversations with interesting people. I am on the pursuit to understand different outlooks on life and learn from other peoples experiences so that these discussions can be something we reflect on in the future. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Turning the tables & introduction 0:03:07 - Feelings about quitting my job 0:08:17 - Always staying busy & hobbies 0:12:14 - Molding my outlook on life & work 0:20:54 - What’s the plan going forward? 0:24:55 - The idea for traveling long term 0:28:45 - Do things happen for a reason? 0:32:34 - Games, Goals, & Purpose 0:43:02 - Happiness 0:54:00 - Amy’s Love for Sonny Jack’s Bar 0:59:16 - The proposal story 1:17:18 - What do people say about Jake? 1:29:24 - Power Hour: A Past Life 1:35:46 - Working too much vs. Living life 1:45:14 - I’ll try anything once; twice if I like it 1:55:35 - Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 2:05:02 - Defining success 2:11:25 - The meaning of life… I mean death