Month: May 2019

Sounds of Cusco

Here’s what’s going on today. Can tell you what, but it’s been a parade down the street and started at 9 am and is still going and it’s nearly 2 pm!! A short video…. Sounds of Cusco Here’s the view from high above Cusco. View from high above…. At...
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Cusco

Today we are visiting Cusco. It’s over 11,000 ft above sea level. A big change from the 11 feet of home. It is a beautiful city. Here are a few pictures. The 2nd church pictured is said to be the oldest in South America dating back 1541....
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MachuPiccu

So today we tackled MachuPiccu. We started at the bus station in Aguas Calientas (aka MachuPiccu Pueblo). Our tickets to MachuPiccu were for 10 am entry. We started queuing around 8:30. The slotted entry times are new this year so instead of just first come first served, they actually...
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Train to Aguas Calientas

Here’s a few pictures along the way… Our hotel room…. The local delicacies….. Yes that’s a Guinea Pig!!! We did not try it or the Alpaca even though everyone said both are good. A beautiful church…. And for Aunt Jane… frogs trash cans....
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Arrived Cusco

We landed in Cusco and then immediately booked a taxi for Ollentaytombo. Here’s our approach into Cusco… Cusco approach We just arrived in Ollentaytombo (WiFi) train station. The ride was about three hours up and then down to the valley. We saw some amazing sights. Below are some pictures…....
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Next stop…. Peru

We are out on a very early flight to Peru. Then a full day travel to Aquas Calientas. Today we travel by plane, train, and auto....
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Bogota

We landed in Bogota at are at our hotel. We have about 30 minutes before are guided tour of Bogota begins. Here’s our approach to Bogota Approach to Bogota, about 5-6 min. Will post more about Bogota later....
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Memorial Day

On this Memorial Day, Please remember those who gave their lives and the families that supported our military heroes. We must not forget their service and sacrifice....
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