just a girlMonday: August 9th 2010 As the sun sets behind the Andes Mountains, the white snow-capped peaks begin to lose the bright majestic effect which makes them stand out among the other surrounding summits in the distance. Still visible with the outline of our tents pitched in the shadow of this vast mountain; the scene looks [...]
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Star Gazing in the Andes
Posted: August 9, 2010 in Culture, Personal Thoughts, Travel BlogTags: Andes, camping, cruz de sur, hiking, Llama, Milky way, Mount Salkantay, mountain trek, Mt. Salkantay, night sky, Peru, Peru Milky way, Peru trek, Peruvian Sky, star gazing, stars, stars in the Andes, stars in the mountains, The Eyes of the Llama, The Sky Llama
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Sunday: 8th August 2010 Bright and early at 8:45am I awoke in eager desires to begin my day in this UNESCO World Heritage Site in which reading about all the gems that capture this city made waking up an easy task. Carmen and I ventured off into the city below to get a taste of [...]
Cusco: Historic Capital of the Inca Empire
Posted: August 7, 2010 in Travel BlogTags: Altitude, Culture, Cusco, Cuzco, flights, food, Hostel, Loki, market, Peru, taxi, travel
Saturday: 7th August 2010 Across Cuba, along the coast of Jamaica through Panama and down the coast of South America until our next destination; Lima. Early morning hours we arrive a little before 5am; forms to fill out, customs agents, and passport stamps, baggage claim and before the sun has awaken we step out into [...]
As I gaze out the window of the plane the image of stars speckled across the dark night sky seems to be the only thing on my mind. The unknown below us feels as if it is wrapped all around me; fading deeper into the darkness while the stretch of lights behind us in the [...]
Anticipation to arrive at the airport and begin my journey to South America drags on as I wait for mid-afternoon to arrive. There are five of us traveling together this time…I have come to realize that even though traveling solo is an adventure in itself while making the experience even more of a challenge; companionship [...]
Peru is known for their array of wonder dishes and unique delicacies! Culinary artist from around the world travel to this South American country for annual Peruvian food festivals and numerous television personalities visit to explore the delectable varieties such as Cuy (Guinea pig), fresh Ceviche, Pisco Sour, and various fruits and vegetables. I thought [...]
