Incan stonework is known for its large, well cut stone, mortarless construction and expert precision. Many different architects & builders worked on the different parts of Machu Picchu. Some walls have a jumbled feeling. Others, have an eerily modern “concrete” perfection to them. Different Incan walls in Machu Piccu:
In our taxi tour of El Alto, we were able to catch a lot of locals through the window….
a Paz is high. At 3,600 meters (11,811 feet), you’re definitely up there. And I felt it. Even though i was talking Acetazolamide for altitude sickness, I had dizziness, blurry vision, shortness of breath, and migraine. The first morning we took it very easy. My boyfriend, the bastard – yes misery does love company – felt fine. 🙂 In the afternoon, I was feeling a bit better and we ventured up even higher by taxi to El Alto, the upstairs neighboring city. At its highest point, El Alto is 4150 meters (13,615 feet). El Alto is much poorer than La …
Those who know me know that I know nothing about soccer. I played one season in the 4th grade… and then to everyone’s relief, I went back to softball. Not surprisingly, I am clueless about international soccer. But the day we were in Lima, Peru was playing Brazil. (Which made walking around the city on a Sunday even quieter… except for the periodic collective shots or groans at corner TV shops & bars.) Peru ended up tying Brazil 1-1…. which I’m told is huge for Peru and a bit embarrassing for Brazil. On our flight out that night, we were …
I have fond memories of reading Paddington Bear as a kid. But I guess I didn’t actually remember much of the story. In Lima, I was surprised to see Paddington Bear in Peru… until a friend reminded me that Paddington Bear came from Peru. From Wikipedia: This gentle bear was found at Paddington railway station in London. … He has arrived as a stowaway coming from “Darkest Peru“, sent by his Aunt Lucy (his only known relative, aside from an unnamed uncle who gave Paddington his hat), who has gone to live in the Home for Retired Bears in Lima. …
We had less than 24 hours in Lima. Our flight from the States arrived after midnight and we flew to Bolivia the next day at 8pm. Most folks said recommended bypassing Lima completely, and we had planned on (mostly) taking their advice. A friend’s parents live in Lima, and we had the pleasure to spend the day with them. (Thanks Islas!) It was a lot of fun, and we were pleasantly surprised by the city. The neighborhoods of Miraflores & Barranco were very charming, and Lima Centro was beautiful. I guess the current mayor has done a lot for the …
Very excited! I’ve been itching for another trip, and Friday night, we’re off! The current plan is: Fly in to Lima, Peru. And then on to La Paz, Bolivia. Visit La Paz, wander through Copacabana and see Lake Titicaca. Make our way up to Cuzco Take the 4 day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Wander through the Amazon in Puerto Maldonado Spend last few days in Arequipa. Not sure how much real-time blogging there will be – but expect lots of pictures afterwards!
My friends Julie & Damian got married a few weeks ago in Boston (and now are traveling around India)!. The wedding was absolutely beautiful and ton of fun. Here are some of my favorite photos: at the alter… giving away the bride…. don’t ask. 😉
Lei + Mai Tais + Beach + Sun + Birthday = Priceless lei for me! glamour shot! (little might you guess this was right after I attempted to do a cartwheel)
On the south shore of Kauai is Po’ipu Beach. We stayed here for the last two days of our trip for some quality beach time. 🙂 view down the beach slow water