Category: Travel

PSA…

If I get another call from the ‘social security officer’ I’m going to scream. Daily, for the last week, I’ve been getting a voice message…. So annoying. I’d block them but it’s always a different number! Just be on the watch for scams!...
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Countdown begins….

Just sixteen days until the Huskers take to the Tom Osborn field in Memorial Stadium. Hoping not to repeat last years thunder and lightning storm so it’s probably a good thing the game is at noon CST. I have my red shirts ready and I can’t wait to see...
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Tornado…..

Thought I’d share this picture from the Nebraska State Patrol’s twitter account. I kinda miss these storms. Yes we have hurricanes in Florida, but there is something about the Midwest thunder/lightening storms that I really miss. The tornadoes I could do without but some are just awesome and mesmerizing....
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Looking good…

……. for those of us in Florida, but maybe not so good for those in Louisiana. This storm is expected to be a hurricane soon. For those in Louisiana, stay safe and get prepared!!...
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One of my favorite things about summer is…..

Mango season!! We drove around 5 hours round trip to get these beauties; Valencia Pride. Some are ready to eat and some we are waiting to get good and ripe. At some point I’m expecting to have to freeze them as I’m sure we will not be able to...
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Today, 3:00 pm Eastern

I’m not much of a soccer fan, but hey, it’s World Cup time and USA is in the mix. Watch the women’s national team today take on England. I’ll be watching as soon as I’m off work. I believe it’s on FOX network. USA, USA, USA!...
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Today we say goodbye….

We are heading home today. Going to be a long day from Cusco–> Bogota–> Miami but we’re doing it. Last sight of Cusco is the city flag. This is not the LGBTQ+ flag, rather it is Cusco’s flag. You’ll notice the Cusco flag has an extra light blue stripe....
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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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