just a girlThursday, 2nd June 2011 I find it interesting as I stare out into the world from this airplane window how the blue waters of the Caribbean merge into one with the sky easily distorting our concept of where exactly these two worlds collide. Billowing clouds are strewn about in the distance; flashbacks of childhood memories [...]
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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
Monday: 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 [...]
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 [...]
March 2010 As I walk the main street of this historically preserved city situated within the center of a major Florida metropolitan area. I have witnessed bars, restaurants and various shops change from one thing to the next over the years while some have remained through the economic recession; most likely through customer loyalty and [...]
The Sounds of Drums…
Posted: October 18, 2009 in Daily Life, Personal ThoughtsTags: Beach, Drum, Drum circle, Florida, relaxation, St. Petersburg, Treasure Island, waves
Sunday: 18th October 2009 Mid-October is here and it is just now getting a little cool for Florida, if you consider sixty or seventy degrees to be such; an enormous difference from the ninety degree weather only two days prior I must say. I am actually lying on the beach waiting for the evening to [...]
As we head south on I-355 toward the suburbs of Chicago the scenery becomes more desolate compared to the sky scrappers that pierce the skyline of downtown Chicago where we had just come from. The distinct aroma of city life filled the empty space within the car; pollution from thousands of cars that clog the [...]
