I had a couple hours to wander around the center of Cuzco, a striking amalgam of the Inca capital and the colonial city, and take come photos for you! Continue reading
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Ecopackers Hostel: My Story
Not bad for a $15/night hostel. Which is more than I can say for the Aussie showing off his boney chest covered in monkey hair! Continue reading
The Incan-Peruvian Diablo Clown-God of Trains and Travel
Do you know the Incan-Peruvian Diablo Clown-God of Trains and Travel? Yeah, I don’t either. Continue reading
Intipunku: the Sun Gate at Machu Picchu
Slightly higher than Wayna Picchu but without the vertigo or additional ticket cost, Intipunku offers Inca Trail hikers their first look at Machu Picchu. Continue reading
Machu Picchu Foggy Morning
Good morning! Here’s some aggressive fog threatening to swallow large pieces of the Andes Mountains. Continue reading
Machu Picchu Day 1 (lots of pics!)
Starting before 5am this LONG day took me from chilly Cusco via train to revered Machu Picchu, with plenty of Brazilians and llamas along the way. Continue reading
Eduardo Did The Best He Could
Oh yeah, Susan man! I know where your hostel is. I got this city memorized. No way will we wander around totally lost like idiots for hours on end. Trust me! I’m Eduardo. Continue reading
Walking Around Cusco
Cusco (pop. 500,000) is the high-elevation (11,000 ft.) stopping point between Lima and Machu Picchu. It’s one day here, then off to MP tomorrow! Continue reading
The Early Worm Gets Eaten (Lima to Cusco)
Day 1 of my Machu Picchu trip started ridiculously early with a 3:30am cab ride to the Lima airport. Destination: Cusco, 5+ hours from Machu Picchu. Continue reading
After some debate, I finally decided to go to Machu Picchu
I tried to find a reason to not go to Machu Picchu but came up short. So…we’re going to Machu Picchu!! Continue reading
How I Like Lima: Two True Answers
After 6 weeks here in Lima, Peru, it may not seem like I’ve done very much, but I disagree! Continue reading
Parque Kennedy & Parque del Amor
Some photos from a leisurely visit to Parque Kennedy and El Parque del Amor here in Miraflores (Lima). Continue reading
Circuito Magico del Agua / Magic Water Circuit
Perfect for kids, the “largest fountain complex in the world” is something inexpensive to do most nights of the week here in Lima. Continue reading
BUR to LIM: California to Peru
Adios California. Hola Peru! Continue reading
I Guess This Magic Happens In Twos
Here’s what hours of alone time behind the wheel will get you: magic! (You’re welcome.) Continue reading
Delightful week in the desert
What do people do in the desert? Nothing! At least, if you’re us two. (And by “nothing” I really mean “everything”.) Continue reading
Guest-On-Guest Irritation
Without revealing at whose house this happened, here’s my tale of enduring someone I hope to never become. Continue reading
The Underrated Twins of Valencia
First time for everything: Of all the people I’ve met on airplanes and exchanged information with, Kirk is the only one I’ve ever seen later on. Continue reading
The incredible Mr. Man-Dog of Telluride
Telluride was a whirlwind of snowfall, new friends, and a dog like I’ve never seen. Continue reading
The bus from CanTho to TraVinh (audio!)
After my touristy Mekong Delta tour, I took a 3-hour bus to TraVinh to meet my coworker, Nhüng, near her hometown. I will not miss this bus. Continue reading