Cathy Boone

I'm a writer and consultant helping companies overcome public policy challenges to scaling their businesses. I'm fascinated by the intersection of emerging technology and policy and, particularly, how we can frame policy to enable meaningful, lasting progress for society. In my real life, I love hiking, biking, great TV and movies, travel, photography and being with people I love. Join me as I ponder the fun and fascinating episodes of my life.

Inca Stairmaster-It’s On

Today we hiked from the top of the mountains (~11,700ft) to the Valley floor of Pisac, almost 2000 feet below. Yes, downhill should be easier and this was an REI “light” day. So all I can really say is that I’m going to load a few pics and hit the sack, because this girl is […]

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Never skip the tourist pics

Another great day exploring Cusco (I’ve landed on this spelling). It has a small town feel, with narrow, winding streets filled with folks trying to sell me something -tours, trinkets, hats, whatever.  My favorites were the ultra-touristy gals dressed up and carting their lamas through the streets, asking tourists to pay a quarter for a […]

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Kisses from Cuzco

I want to start by admitting that I’m not sure how to spell Cuzco, Peru– heart of the Inca empire. My plane ticket spells it with a “z” but the book I’m reading, Right Turn at Machu Picchu uses Cusco. My family will understand. Is this yet another example of my phonetic spelling disability or […]

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Off to Peru!

I hope you’ll join me on my adventure to Peru today.  I had so much fun writing about my trip to Myanmar and Thailand a few years ago that I thought I’d try it again — with this blog.  Look for posts and pictures, if I can wraggle the internet Gods from the Andes!  BTW […]

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