Multicultural Family's Life and Challenges in Peru

A daughter-in-law from Korea, living happily in Peru, feels incomplete due to her longing for her daughter and father in Korea.

### A Daughter-in-law's Journey to Peru
* 👩‍👧‍👦  A Korean daughter-in-law living happily in Peru with her husband and two children, always feeling like **her own kids**.
* 💔  Despite the happiness, there is a sense of incompleteness due to giving up on something, with **money issues being a current concern**.
* 🇵🇪  The daughter-in-law's husband, Seokco, built a family with a local woman in South America, returned to Korea, and after meeting Ms. Ida, they **built a happy family again**.
* 👵  The daughter-in-law is described as a "**treasure**" by her mother-in-law, and she cares for the children **more than their real parents**.
* 👧  The daughter-in-law's daughter, who she left in Peru, expresses **longing through video calls**, and the daughter-in-law worries that **her heart might change**.
* 💸  The daughter-in-law works as a barista to earn money, and she has a **complex relationship with money**.
* 🏔️  The daughter-in-law goes on a challenging journey to her hometown in the Peruvian Andes to visit her father, who is **living alone and in poor health**.
* 🌈  On the last day in Peru, the daughter-in-law and her mother-in-law enjoy a boat ride, eat local corn, and see a **beautiful rainbow**, creating **cherished memories** together.

From a remote mountainous area beyond the pass, a daughter-in-law from Korea lives happily with her husband and two children in Peru. I've always thought they are my kids, but their happiness feels incomplete because I've given up on something. It's tough. I have two kidneys, one for each. Right now, the money issue is worrying me. How can I just accept it and live? Just accepting it and living, it's a bit like this. While I try to draw a line, as a daughter-in-law who always makes my mother-in-law anxious, what kind of story do these two have? In the morning, the daughter-in-law from Peru, Ida, prepares breakfast late. Dad, what do you want to eat? They always prepare meals together. Ida said, Dad, do you want this? This one? This one? This one? This one? This one? This one? This one? This one? This one?

I will also make it. Who will do it? I can't do it. No, I can't. I can't. Sit down and listen. Even though it's just a small thing, my husband, who keeps trying to help, can do this. But with only two family members, why is the house so empty? It seems like only 2 minutes have passed. My husband is just sitting here, my daughter is eating at the hospital. She's eating. She's eating. She's working and eating. So, we need to hurry before the village in Chungbuk, Eumseong, heats up. Quickly get ready to harvest before it gets too hot. Let's burn some sheep dung on the tree. Where will you put that? You didn't roast the sweet potatoes earlier, did you? Twenty years ago, as my husband's health deteriorated, we gave up our life in Seoul and came down to the countryside. Living in a small house and working on a small farm in the fresh air, our health has greatly improved. While we may not be able to sell as much as others, we simply...

The joy of giving harvested crops to my son. Here, this is an onion, this is garlic, and this is peanuts. This one is sesame. But he likes potatoes. When he eats potatoes, he says, This tastes like my father's. We have three sons, and they eat with their families. At first, he liked potatoes and old pumpkins. Among my daughters-in-law, the one who takes the most is the one who liked potatoes the most at first. She used to call them friends, but one day, she became a mother to our grandchild. That's inevitable, right? Later, if he marries a Korean woman, I would be so pleased. Oh, I'm hungry. I could die. Look, eating simply like this is better than a fancy Korean meal. Couples get used to it.

How are you? Oh, my goodness, my husband always gives me high scores no matter what I do. Do you really cherish a wife like me? Yes, but why are you interfering when the atmosphere is good? Woof woof, I want to eat too. Woof woof, please give it to me. Even if I go this far, you won't give it to me. Woof woof. We lived together for 16 years, but it feels like we are still newlyweds. Both of us came from South America and met through the commonality of living there. My husband, Seokco, built a family with a local woman while working in South America. After returning to Korea, he had a hard time adapting to Korean life, parted ways with his wife, and raised two children alone. However, after meeting Ms. Ida, they built a happy family again. Ms. Ida sincerely took care of the children like her own, paying a lot of attention to our children, helping them a lot, and teaching them. She really took care of them more than their real parents. She is a treasure to me.

It's too much for me. The housemate is too kind to me. Oh, I wish this person was my mom. Why? Because she is such a good person. Since my mom passed away and this person came into my life, our home has become much brighter. She taught me basic manners like my mom used to. If it wasn't for her, I don't think I would be here now. I don't think I would be a bright child. In the afternoon, a child is video calling with someone. Our daughter talks as if she is talking to her older daughter. After that, she cries, missing her daughter at night. The wife who misses her daughter at night is sad, and the husband understands. It's been over 20 years since the child came to Korea, leaving her young daughter behind. She did leave her daughter with her parents, but she couldn't fulfill the role of a mother. Don't leave me, Mom. If Mom leaves too soon, she will come back again. That's my only worry.

Grandma, I'm here with you, so don't scold grandma again. If you study hard, Uncle will listen to you well. We went to the airport to see you off and came here. It's time to sleep now. Do you know that your mother-in-law also has a daughter-in-law? I can't ask, but she raised children thinking of her daughter. The kids must be sad now. Yes, they must be. It's heartbreaking. She was abandoned by her parents in her hometown of Arequipa, a city in central Peru. But her feelings for her mother never changed, not then, not now. Oh, how much she must have longed for her mother when she was young. International calls are cheap, and the only thing you can use is a genie, so it will be more comforting. Now the difference is that there are ways to communicate, so at first, if you communicated at the beginning, it was with the Internet, using Messenger and Skype. Three times a day, four times, five times a week, like this.

This way, I used to think when I was in high school, I thought about it for a long time. I finished school and started working again, but the timing wasn't right, so I didn't come. I wanted to bring my daughter, but I couldn't. Still, for my daughter, I work hard today as well. I've been working as a barista at a cafe for 4 years already. Hello. Yes, it's a big deal. Yes, did you come alone, sister? I'm with my mother-in-law. Yes, she's a daughter-in-law who wants to help her daughter. Even though she understands that, she worries that her daughter-in-law's heart is entirely there. When I came here, I thought like this for only a year. I will work hard for another year. I will work hard again. If I earn a lot of money, I will earn a lot of money. I will go back to Korea again. I used to think like this. I have many husbands, so I continue to live like this in marriage. So far, I have been living like this, and if I continue to live like this in the future...

No matter how much I worry about that, it's about money, but there's nothing else I can do. Even if the children are all grown up, they have to live until the end. But one more thing to worry about is [music]. It's difficult, it's difficult. Hello, father. Oh, you've gotten older. Oh, my goodness. In the past, when my wife came, the grandchildren jumped out like puppies, but now the one who welcomes her is my daughter-in-law. And today, tomorrow, and again tomorrow, I keep saying the same thing. Before, the children used to play around a lot like Hyegyeong's son. That's right. When they were young, that's how it was. It's not like that anymore. They go out with friends, boyfriends, and friends like that. Yes, now that they've all grown up, they are finding their own paths in life. How much they must have suffered all these years. Even in the countryside, when they were young, they would come once or twice a month on the weekend. What about the others?

I have to meet my stepfather, I have to study, but I can't do that anymore. He can't come more often. That's right. Even though I'm not his own child, there was still a bond with the kids, but now I'm really just a daughter-in-law left with my son. The mother-in-law, hoping that her son's family won't fall apart again, wants to know the daughter-in-law's inner thoughts that she hasn't asked about all this time. Over the past ten years, the time spent with the kids is really, really something that anyone can do, and it's not an easy position if there is not a genuine love for the husband and trust established. That's what I think. Korean people say that it's easy to say, but hard to do. People think with their hearts. So, when you think with your heart, maybe the kids also think, Oh, other people or other kids live like our son. Oh, I didn't think about it like that from the beginning.

Our kids, I can't even handle my own children properly. The world is like that. But they always listen to us so well and have good conversations with their grandfather. They also follow their mom well because she does well. That's what we are most thankful for. Oh, dear, you are so thankful. It's nice to hear such things from the kids. It's a bit frustrating. Oh, it must be frustrating. Mother keeps saying thank you, thank you, thank you continuously. Oh, our kids, they are not really my kids. Oh, Mother keeps thinking of me as a new mother, so she keeps thanking me. Oh, Mother, thank you, thank you continuously. It was a bit frustrating. Son, did you answer like that because you heard me say thank you? Actually, I feel a bit disappointed. Yes, if it's not you, then anyone else would do.

I love and appreciate our son so much. I am truly thankful. It is not just about being thankful; it might sound frustrating to hear that word thank you. It seems like a word of acknowledgment rather than just being thankful. Is that right? Perhaps as a mother, it should be natural, but because of the deep-seated anxiety in the heart of a mother who has always expressed gratitude for that, sometimes in my dreams, I leave my children and go again. Honestly, even though it was difficult for me, I will live until my older brother and father pass away. Yes, yes, I got it. I loved you, my dear. It's a sincere word. Yes, I will live until the end. Oh, then I loved you, I loved you. I loved you so much, Dad. I am grateful. No, yes, yes. I really understand my daughter-in-law's innermost feelings and was deeply moved that evening by what she had been waiting for so eagerly.

My granddaughter came to visit. She's here, she's three years old. Welcome! We're all here. Oh, to see grandma after a long time, maybe that's why I feel so good. Oh my, she's imitating me, even looking at my chest and acting all grown-up towards grandma. Grandma, it would be nice if you could stay at our house. Mom can't do that. Did you hear, unnie? Yes. Oh my, even so, these days I can't cook well, I'm worried. If mom was here, this and that wouldn't have happened. It's better if dad cooks well. Right. It's better if dad cooks. [MUSIC] It's better if dad cooks. Mom, you dyed your hair. [MUSIC] Why did you dye it so dark? Put in a little less next time. Mom, you have white hair. You should match the color of your hair properly. You should match the color of your hair properly. What color do you want to make your hair, mom? Something like an old lady. Whiter than last year.

Today, after swearing to live with my son for the rest of my life, my daughter-in-law, Mrs. Deokge Yi, thought her heart would be at ease now. However, yes, another worry popped up. It would be nice if we could just live well together, she said. But it's not easy. [MUSIC] Oh, my, what's wrong with me? Mom, you shouldn't do this, it's wrong. You've gone too far. Watch this, watch it, watch it. What's going on? That's right. Oh, no, this is a big problem. Look at this, put this in. Let's go once to the pharmacy. Don't get the injection, don't take the medicine. It's a tough job to take care of the meat and use a lot of strength. I'm in my 50s, so I have problems all over my body. I really can't live without alcohol, it's so hard these days. Oh, even if it hurts a little, it's just a tingling pain. My feet are swollen, I wear gloves even when eating. Why are you wearing gloves while eating? I asked, and she replied, Just because.

Just looking at it like this, touching that face, you should stop drinking at first. Can't you handle those scars that won't heal quickly? Maybe because I'm having a hard time, I'm currently going to GuGong. While going to GuGong, it's tough, you know. Why is it that when people are too tired, they can't sleep? When I drink a bit, I just fall asleep. I have to sleep because I have to work the next day. I wondered if my daughter-in-law would go back to her daughter. Last time, I was concerned about showing my sore leg, and my son-in-law came to visit again. I heard it well. Oh my, love between a daughter-in-law and a father is like that, right? It's really pure. Mom, oh, you're here. Yes, my son-in-law is coming, so I've been sitting in front of the fire since yesterday. I've been pushed. The older sister-in-law brought a tailbone. Oh, a tailbone? She brought a tailbone. The older sister-in-law knows. This costs 500,000 won. Mom needs to buy a gift for her father and daughter. She doesn't know what to buy, so she's asking the child.

Yes, I understand. Since my father and mother will wear hats, I will buy very small gifts. Instead of my mother, I want to treat my lonely daughter-in-law well today. When a daughter-in-law receives love from her parents-in-law, she thinks of her hometown and father. Our father's house is also like this. Right now, our father is in the countryside. How old is he? He's 80. In the northwest of Peru, nestled in the Andes Mountains, there is the beautiful city of Huánuco. In the deep mountains surrounded by rugged mountains, there is Mr. Ida's father's house. Despite accidents and chronic illnesses, his father-in-law continues to farm and raise livestock for a living. He even raises guinea pigs as pets, but people eat them. However, since his health is not good...

The harvested grains from a while ago are still here. Two years ago, even my wife left this world. Since then, the household has become more desolate. It's just at the level of filling the hunger of the servants. I've given everything to my children, and now I'm just a father left with an empty shell. There are no phone calls, no way to contact my father. When will that be? There's a lot. That's why I even take out the corn, waking up in the early morning, taking out the corn. By doing this and that, I want to live like this, like this, Dad. It's so pitiful, really, thinking like this. I wanted to live freely like this. I always worried that my second son, Gohyu, who I raised to be strong, might not be able to go through this tough process.

I came in the winter back then, wearing gloves and eating. So, I touched the frozen meat, and my hands and shoulders were heavy and stiff. It was tough. Now, I eat, sleep, go to work, eat again, sleep again. My body is falling apart like this. My child always says I'm fine because they're worried about me. It would be much better if they asked me properly. Lately, I've been deceived and drinking a lot of alcohol, skipping meals, and just sleeping. I've been under a lot of stress. Because of the stress, my eyes are dizzy, and I almost fell down. I fell down because of a headache or maybe because of alcohol. Because of alcohol, because of alcohol, because of stress. That's why I collapsed. Well, you see, my dad and I have a lot of issues together, so I collapsed. Uh, well...

Well, I didn't know it would break my heart. That's why how can I just give up and live? Giving up a bit like this, drawing like this, yes. If I keep doing this, I'm afraid my daughter-in-law might leave, as a woman like me, really. Oh, my son, my child, last year, he came to work, and because of that, please, please, Mom, Dad, there, yes. You always say you're a sinner, so if you cry on the phone like that, Mom and Dad, do you know how much it hurts in their hearts? So, just drink a little less, okay? Got it? The shock from what my daughter-in-law said also affected my father. Dad, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. No, no, don't worry, don't worry, it's okay, yes. Take good care, sleep well, live well. It's okay, son, I hope my son and daughter-in-law will live well.

I hoped for it, but the loss of face for my in-laws is uncomfortable. The daughter-in-law feels the same way. I don't talk about it because I'm worried. I just think that as long as our family, my husband, and I know about it, I'm fine. When I see my father's face, I think, Why did I say that? Our son is like that from the beginning, so I can't even raise my voice or do anything. You never know when he might change. That's why worrying is worrying. From Namwon, at an altitude of over 3,000m in the Peruvian Andes, even though the bloodlines are not mixed, the children who make their mother happy. I've always thought they were our children, but that happiness is incomplete. My daughter and father, who were left in Peru, always weigh on my heart. Sometimes I dream of the children fighting and going away in my dreams. Honestly, we keep going back and forth.

I don't know if I should go. Even though it was hard, I will live until Dad dies. I lived as a wife and mother for 16 years, but I'm worried that my daughter-in-law's heart might change. My mother-in-law came to visit her family home to understand each other better, but instead of understanding, my daughter-in-law's heart just hurts more, a lot. There in Jincheon, there's a daughter, there's a son, and I keep thinking about them. It's so heartbreaking, my dear sister-in-law. From Incheon to the United States, it took a total of 20 hours to arrive. Lima in Peru is a city adjacent to the Pacific Ocean. Lima, the gateway city of Peru, still bears traces of its colonial past under Spain. Since our seasons are opposite, it's winter here. Oh, it's already late autumn. To go from here to my family home, it's a whopping 500km. Oh my, it's a long way to go. Why did you stop the car and get out?

Without going through the proper acclimatization process, when you go to high altitudes, there is a lack of oxygen, causing altitude sickness. That's why it's essential to take Diamox here. I wanted to go to an altitude of 3,000 meters, so I thought it would be fine to take it like this. My daughter-in-law's hometown, Ulaaras, is located at a staggering 3,300 meters above sea level. Mount Baekdu, the highest peak on the Korean Peninsula, is at an altitude of 2,700 meters. Do you know how high that is? Oh, you don't have to take it. My mom went to Australia, and everything was fine. Yes, before, when I went with the men, my mom also came along. How about that? I was worried about my daughter-in-law, so I assured her. I hope there are no side effects. Now, we are heading towards my daughter-in-law's hometown in earnest. The road conditions are not good, so we have to drive for a long time here. It's a desert area where no rain falls, so it's a bit desolate. There's no one on the mountain, it's all rocky. What's this? There are no trees at all. It's the same scenery on the mountain, so it's getting boring.

I stopped by a small village like this to take a break for a moment. My legs hurt a bit, but I look fine. There's no Korean restaurant in the middle of the highway. Today, my mother-in-law has to eat Peruvian food without a choice. They have paella and shrimp. Paella and shrimp are not spicy. Peru is located along the Pacific Ocean, so seafood dishes are well developed. Oh, this is a peanut. No, it's not a peanut. What is this? Oh, it's a walnut. It's long like this. Yes, it was at home. This is a walnut. Yes, I picked it. This is walnut liquor. It's delicious. Oh, it's cheap. From the coast to the jungle and highlands, Peru has diverse geographical features. Ceviche, where fresh fish is marinated and eaten with vegetables, is a representative dish of Peru. How do you like Peruvian food, ma'am?

Do you agree? How do you feel? It's done. Since your mother-in-law eats well, your daughter-in-law feels relieved. But how much further do we need to go from here? We need to go as far as Lyon to see Dad, or we need to go a little further. It took Dad about five more hours. Yes, that's right. We came all the way from a far place to Korea. The pain of coming all the way here is real. We just endured it. We just went like this because we wanted to take care of our daughter well. How many tears were shed while crossing the difficult mountains and overcoming the long distance? It's truly admirable. The view was breathtaking. It was a long way, right? How much further? After running for a long time, the daughter-in-law arrived at her hometown, Ulaanbaatar, in the middle of the night. The daughter-in-law's daughter ran out to greet her mother. Even though it was their first meeting, the mother welcomed her warmly, so the daughter-in-law is grateful. But the lady and the daughter-in-law...

There is another person I've been waiting for. Who is reacting like this when they see someone? It's hard to see in the dark. Oh my, when I look closely, it's Chihun. Who is this Chihun? I'm curious, who is it? Chihun is our grandson. Our grandson? Our daughter's son. Our daughter is a content creator. Oh, symptoms of altitude sickness are showing. You need to rest quickly. Warm things are good. It's a bit hot. Let's move on slowly. More, less beautiful, taste, grandson knows better. Oh, he looks like a movie star. I want to take a break, but I can't. I brought a lot of gifts for my grandson and daughter from Korea. When I see this, I feel like I'm a grandmother without any obstacles. Three, three, oh, it would be nice to have a modern wristwatch. Oh, kids would love game consoles or game consoles. It totally hits the grandson's taste.

You did a great job. You have a sense of style. Oh my, my goodness. She gave clothes to her daughter, who had been longing for them as if she had just danced. It fits so well, just like she actually danced. Indeed, a mother's eye for fashion is amazing. Wow, it's so pretty. Wow, it's perfect. No, but does she like her daughter or her daughter-in-law more? Well, like everyone else, it would be nice to go shopping with her daughter and choose clothes together, but she can't do that. She wants to do it instead of her daughter. It's like her heart. Two years ago, when her mother-in-law passed away, she met her daughter only through video calls, expressing her longing as if trying to fill the void. Gifts pour out endlessly like candies. Oh, but there are no heavy gifts. All the gifts fit in just one bag. We will, we will do it later. It's for our daughter here. It's not like she's going to hold her breath. I never knew I would see her like this again. When will I ever see her like this again?

I'll come again. I don't know. Me, Mary, our daughter Sunwoo, Dad, a little east, a little like this, why? Why is our daughter, our daughter? No, since my mom entered, I have been thinking a lot about our daughter, Sunjoo. Just thinking a lot, the next day, finally revealing the true appearance, a small city embracing a mountain that resembles the logo of a famous movie company. It's a city with a lot of [APPLAUSE] [MUSIC] mountains, weak from altitude sickness, not yet adapted to the time difference, but the symptoms of altitude sickness are coming back. If your mother has a headache, you can't concentrate. You should eat. Altitude sickness, if you delay the effect of the medicine, you should take the medicine. Can you open the window a little? Don't close the door. I'll be back after a short break on the rooftop. It seems like the symptoms of altitude sickness are calming down. Oh, we arrived at the mountain. Still, I like it here. Look over there. What's that on the hill? Oh, what's that?

San's first encounter with the Andes Mountains, which are famous for their snowy peaks, made this place a popular tourist city and a trekking destination for people worldwide. It's great, but it's tough to climb. Oh, it's far, that's why. Let's see around [MUSIC]. Where are you? My dad, who lives in a rural area on the outskirts of Guwahara, is still not recovered, so I'm going to find him. At first glance, it's an old countryside. Where are you [MUSIC]? Are you here? If I hadn't come like this, I wouldn't have seen you. You don't look well, so I'm not feeling good either. I thought I could live alone, but it's not easy. Momento LA [MUSIC], Troo sol [MUSIC]. No, no, Dad. Keep going alone. How can you eat alone and stay alone? What's there alone? Our dad. I didn't know it would be like this when I bought it. I thought I knew.

I guess so. Since I am also a younger sister, I will keep coming here if there are kids. Thinking this way, everyone is busy with their own lives, so it's hard to visit often. The daughter-in-law's heart must be indescribably sad, unable to show her true feelings. Therefore, the lady here feels sorry inside but can't express it outwardly. That's why she keeps sighing. She can't not go to her father's house, but she can't stay there either. She says she has to go back and forth, but keeps sighing. It's not just a sigh, it's a sigh from the bottom of her heart. Even if the children try to stop her, she insists on not leaving the land where she has farmed all her life. Nowadays, her health is not good enough to harvest and thresh alone, and with no wife by her side, it's even harder. Seeing her here, doing everything alone, buying fruits and groceries, and being so far away, her daughter's heart is breaking. It hurts a little, not just a little, but a lot. There is Jincheon, there is her daughter, there is sorrow, and she is also here.

My height, like this, two, like this, one only, like this, like this, in Korea now, I have a husband, I have children, feeling suffocated, I have built a happy family in Korea, but because of my daughter and father, there was always a heavy heart in one corner. Even in this situation, I want to take care of my father even a little. First, I need to buy something proper to give to him. The teeth are fine, oh, that's hard, bananas are soft, good for the stomach, bananas have potassium, so they don't get thirsty, not for long, waiting to buy bananas in the market, [MUSIC] like it, waiting for wrapping, trying to buy fruit, [MUSIC] I'm sorry, seeing you walking alone in a strange market without a daughter-in-law, you seem anxious. If possible, I want to buy something nice for my father-in-law. Fortunately, not far away, I found another store, and the condition is better than before, so I will buy this.

An elderly person's heart is understood by an elderly person. The daughter-in-law, who takes care of even the couple who she thinks doesn't care, is thankful. When I see my father-in-law enjoying bananas, it eases my heart a little from the sad days. By smelling his hands like this, it's less [MUSIC] hard for him, isn't it? It doesn't look good. I'm worried about how he will be today. If my father-in-law continues like this, it will be a big problem if he doesn't eat. He must be in pain and sleeping, not responding to any gestures. Oh, how can he endure the pain alone without anyone to look after him? It's heartbreaking. Even in such pain, my father-in-law insists on not burdening his children and stubbornly sticks to his rural ways. The daughter-in-law resents him. Your food tastes good. Is the taste [MUSIC] okay? It's okay. No, no. If you don't come, I'll leave it here all morning. It's a tough situation, isn't it?

No, when my dad, whom I know, kept getting sick, I wanted to live alone because I felt better when I was with my younger brother. I wanted to talk to my mom like this because I wanted to live alone. No, even if it hurts here, how can I live my life? No, what should I do if I have to take care of everything here alone? I can understand the son who wants to do it alone, and I can understand the daughter who is heartbroken. I've been living without showing any signs like this for a long time, just getting along with my son and grandson, without revealing my feelings. But without knowing that, I was anxious that they might leave. [MUSIC] That's right. This is a daughter who can only give medicine to her father who is fighting loneliness and illness alone. Nevertheless, I am relieved that he is going to the hospital for treatment. I will go to the hospital here on the 27th, so I'll make it a little warmer for you, but my steps that cannot turn away from the hospital that won't even get cold. The daughter-in-law who is worried about her mother-in-law.

I feel guilty and sad. What about when you go to Korea, Dad? It's not me, Dad. I'm fine. It's not here. They don't take out the corn, they don't take out the key, they pack more like this. I will stay here. I will take everything like this. What is that sound? Bring it and Mom doesn't even do Sundays. How did it turn out this time? Oh, because I came out. Oh, I can't help it. That's right. No matter how much of a child, if you do what you want, but as long as your body is not sick, who worries about being alone like this? But don't be sick like that. Oh, don't worry. Don't think about it. After coming to Peru, after forcibly marching, finally meeting the father of the elder in the village, I felt a little relieved in my heart. Today, going somewhere and clearing my head a bit seems necessary. Is it a high plateau there? It's high here too.

I don't know. I don't know either. It's my first time going. Just too busy making a living, traveling was a luxury for my daughter-in-law. What welcomed them was the magnificent nature. Huascarán National Park, embracing the highest mountain in Peru. The natural lake that penetrates through the Andes Mountains, split by an earthquake, is truly a highlight here. I don't know. Here, the water... Look at the water, the color is different. The lake reflecting the Andes Mountains like a mirror. I wonder how it looks. Oh, it's here. It's here. Let's go from here. There is a reservoir. The glacier in the Andes melted, creating glacial lakes. It's so mysterious that it's even called an oasis. Hello. It's my first time riding this. It's my first time riding in my 80 years of life. Oh, when the glacier melts, the minerals that were on the mountain are washed down together. It's washed down with the glacier, and those minerals shine in the light.

It's a lake reflecting an emerald green color. The scenery is so clear like this, but it seems unavoidable that there are scary things. When making these cookies, there are a lot of secrets hidden inside like this, so the colors show various shades like this. Eating a little bit is okay, but over there, in the vast canyon where a huge glacier once passed through the mountain range in the old days, below the towering Andes over 4,000 meters above sea level, it is definitely an unforgettable memory. The heart that was eased by the breathtaking scenery prompts the granddaughter to hire a boatman for her mother-in-law. Oh, what's this? But why is this happening? Maybe because there is no skill, the boat is not moving. It seems like it's stuck. It's easy to see. Oh, it finally stopped. Where do you want to go? I want to go. Where should I go? Here.

Come in, be careful. Let's stand together on both sides. It would be better if we start like this. When we join forces, there is nothing to be afraid of. Just pull the rope. First, let's go for each other, but like a turning stone that keeps turning around. It's like a whirlpool. It's dizzy. Now we have to break free and go further. Cheering on, Mom, mom, fighting! Right now, it's so refreshing and really enjoyable. I used to like being young, but yesterday, my heart was really heavy. I've never done anything like this before since I came to Korea. I've never done this before, so experiencing this from the beginning is really amazing. My mom is giving me such a warm feeling, so I feel it too. After enjoying the fun boat ride, the two people who have become hungry here are looking for a local specialty, corn. Oh, this is a huge corn! What's that over there? Can we order from there?

Eating corn, it's delicious. Peruvian corn is known for being sweet and soft. Try it like this. Add a little chili here. How does it taste? If you eat it like this, it's good. These simple snacks are delicious. Since we are eating together, it's even better. This Peruvian corn with chili is spicy but refreshing. The cheese is a bit salty. It's tasty, right? Thanks to you, I tried various things. Life is spicy and salty, but comforting each other makes it worth living. On the last day in Peru, a beautiful rainbow appeared. It was tough to see, but we didn't give up, and in the end, we were able to enjoy it. Memories that we cherished dearly unfolded, melting away the longing.

I love you, I miss you, be careful. Countless nights were spent erasing tears from the letter of the young daughter. I could only guess at the feelings described by my daughter-in-law. I never had the chance to look so deeply into it. Who wrote it? It was me. When I was in Korea. Oh, this was drawn by my daughter for Christmas. She just wrote the letter. 199... I must calculate the age... I must have been around 39. I was still young. Why was my daughter like that? Maybe my daughter-in-law felt the same way about her mother's drawing. Yes, that's right. She must have seen her mother and thought about why she wrote so much. Yes, that's right. Seven letters. How did the mother and daughter endure those years? I feel complex emotions, sorry, and regret. I must have resented my mother a lot. Oh, because I lost my child. I miss my mother so much. That's why. Mom.

I resented you a lot, Mom. I blamed you a lot. I wanted to leave. Oh, really, I was so obsessed. Really, now I feel like I've finally filled my heart with a little less burden. When I was single, I was happy in my own way, but now, being with you, I feel complete. I'm happier. I'm happy. During this time, I couldn't understand everything about you, so I was quite worried. But now, when you say the things you introduced just as they are, I feel relieved. Let's live well from now on. Ay, ay. I love you.

[Full] 다문화 고부열전 - 재혼 16년, 절반의 행복

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Ida from Korea lives happily with her husband and two children in Peru, but feels incomplete due to giving up something for her family's happiness.

The family struggled with health issues but found a better life in the countryside, where they improved their health and found joy in simple living.

Ida's love and care for her stepchildren have made a profound impact on the family, bringing brightness and happiness to their home.

A daughter-in-law reflects on her upbringing in Arequipa, Peru, and her longing for her mother.

She discusses the challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship with her family and her determination to work hard for her daughter.

The daughter-in-law's inner thoughts and her relationship with her husband's family are a source of concern for her mother-in-law, who acknowledges the difficulty of the daughter-in-law's position.

A Mother's Inner Turmoil and Family Dynamics

A mother expresses deep gratitude and love for her family but struggles with anxiety and the pressure to constantly show thankfulness.

The daughter-in-law also feels the weight of trying to create a harmonious family life.

The family experiences intergenerational dynamics and the challenges of balancing love and responsibility.

A father expresses his deep sense of loss and loneliness after his wife's death.

He feels isolated and neglected, relying on routine tasks to cope with his grief.

The stress and emotional burden lead to unhealthy habits, causing further distress to his family.

Coping with Altitude Sickness and Reuniting with Family in Ulaanbaatar

Altitude sickness can be alleviated with Diamox, especially when traveling to high altitudes like Ulaanbaatar.

The journey to the daughter-in-law's hometown, located at 3,300 meters above sea level, was challenging and tiring.

The grandmother's heartwarming reunion with her daughter, grandson, and daughter-in-law in Ulaanbaatar, bringing thoughtful gifts and expressing deep longing, made the difficult journey worthwhile.

A Daughter's Emotional Journey to Care for Her Father

A daughter and her family visit a mountainous city, experiencing altitude sickness while admiring the Andes Mountains.

The daughter struggles with the emotional burden of caring for her father in a rural area, feeling conflicted about her life in Korea.

She expresses deep concern for her father's well-being and tries to provide him with comfort and care, despite the challenges they both face.

A Family's Journey Through Illness and Travel in Peru

A daughter struggles with the decision to live alone while caring for her sick father.

The family experiences guilt and sadness as they navigate the father's illness and their own emotions.

During their trip to Peru, they are captivated by the country's natural beauty, including Huascarán National Park and its glacial lakes.

A Heartwarming Journey of Healing and Reconciliation

A mother and daughter bond over a boat ride and Peruvian corn, finding comfort in simple pleasures.

They uncover and confront complex emotions, resentment, and longing, leading to healing and a deeper understanding.

The journey culminates in a heartfelt reconciliation and a renewed sense of happiness and completeness.