Sunday I had a special limited access ticket to climb Machu Picchu mountain. Obviously I did not fully research it. The elevation gain is 3,608, far beyond my limits, particularly when you start at 7800 and need to get above 11,000, but I did not determine that until writing this. And, adding to that …
This is going to be difficult to write about. For me, it is a similar experience to my first time seeing Angkor Wat. You have it on your “list” for many years, and finally you get there, and it is better than all of your expectations. All of us have seen the classic photos …
Not something I normally do, but it was necessary to get these shots. Yes, the ladies outfits are nice and the child is cute, but look at the baby sheep! Sooooo cute. Look at how each animal looks right at the camera. who says you cannot train llamas and sheep?
We travel for many reasons, but for me, I find that history sheds great light on current events. In 2010, Tim and I spent two weeks in Syria. In all of my trips, this remains the most memorable of all. One of the highlights was Palmyra, a spectacularly preserved Roman ruin in the middle …
Today I hired a guide and driver and took off to see a few major Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley outside of Cuzco. Those of you that know me know that seeing historical ruins is a key part of my travels. Particularly those from cultures outside of our Western civilizations. The first stop …
Well, it ended up being nothing so exciting as I was thinking on my last post. Just some very subtle circulation in the room. They said a little green light would be on if it was doing it. So far no green light, but it has been OK. Quite a hotel. Monasterio by name. …
OK, after a ridiculously early departure out of Seattle, I am now in Houston. In all of my travels, I have never been here. But, I guess a stopover in the airport really does not count. Hot and muggy, which I guess is typical. Reminds me of my first trip …
OK, here is the beginning of the first travel blog for me. I hope that any who find this will enjoy it.