Category Archives: Travel Journals

Patagonia Camp

Posted on February 7, 2019 by admin

Patagonia Camp lived up to our expectations – we chose different activities over the last 4 days – some of us took a boat ride to the Grey Glacier, some of us took short hikes and a couple of us … Continue reading →

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Trekking

Posted on February 5, 2019 by admin

Trekking around the Torres National Park with New View Tours Patagonia 2019! El Groupo esta mui fuente y felice! The views unfold all day! We see the glacial formation of a condor spreading its wings across the Grand Torres Mountain; … Continue reading →

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Sunset in Patagonia

Posted on February 4, 2019 by admin

Torres del Paine from Patagonia Camp – sunset about 10 pm! We stay at Patagonia Camp known for its Mongolian style yurts. Glamping at its finest. Our tours start each morning from here – designed for the activity level of … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Ecuador

Posted on January 30, 2019 by admin

Here are a couple of pix from Ecuador on our last day – we made a B-Line out of the city for a day trip to another cloud forest – Mindo! An emerald jungle! It poured rain, but cleared by … Continue reading →

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Intag Cloud Forest

Posted on January 21, 2019 by admin

A very special place in the world.

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New View Tours January Tour to Ecuador is rolling

Posted on January 12, 2019 by admin

Here is a typical mountain path view in San Pablo del Lago – this is the Rinconada Trail above Hacienda Cusin where we visit again! (So many years now!) We explore new shops in the center plaza of Otavalo, watch … Continue reading →

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Winter 2018 Travel Note

Posted on December 29, 2018 by admin

Happy New Year! Friends and Travelers! Wishing each of you peace and well being through 2019! Now in the short days of the winter season, we look back on the travels of 2018 – and plan for future trips! 2018 offered … Continue reading →

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Alcazar in Seville Spain

Posted on December 28, 2018 by admin

Still posting from the October trip! Here are a few pix of the Alcazar in Seville Spain. Have you been? It is a stunning royal palace built on the site of a Muslim fortress. Plan for a day here! And … Continue reading →

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Feliz Navidad

Posted on December 24, 2018 by admin

From Margot Cifuentes Because we are united for the love of neighbor… Merry Christmas, may God bless his noble and generous heart to all who are a fundamental part in the development of our children.

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Castles & Caves – South West France

Posted on November 30, 2018 by admin

New View suggests at least 5 days to the pastoral Vezere & Dordogne Valleys to explore the  amazing pre-historic caves painted, carved and scratched with images thousands of years ago. Start in Bordeaux with a visit to the exceptional French … Continue reading →

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Ecuador – High Sierra Tour – February 14 – 21, 2023

Posted on October 30, 2018 by admin

10 Days in Ecuador – At your convenience if you design your own tour 5 Days – Add-on tour to Cuenca Refresh and Renew in the High Sierra mountains on the equator. We suggest three destinations over ten days that … Continue reading →

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Alcazar peacock in Seville

Posted on October 23, 2018 by admin
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The Alhambra

Posted on October 23, 2018 by admin

The Alhambra in Grenada is a fortress 2 kms long. Only the hearty tourist ventures here – 8,000 per day! These photos were quick shots indeed when I could find an open corner of a room. I’ll add notes to … Continue reading →

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Grenada

Posted on October 18, 2018 by admin

Grenada was in full celebration mode while we were there; Oct 12 is Christopher Columbus Day, then Saturday continued with more bands and parades. Our hotel was basically in the heart of all of it. People were celebrating until 6 … Continue reading →

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Madrid!

Posted on October 17, 2018 by admin

Arrived by high speed train from Seville to Madrid! A wonderful day visiting Puente del Sol, the Royal Palace, Thysseen and Prado Museums! A terrific and varied exposure to this wonderful city! Finished a lovely evening Marina, Stephen, Sally, and … Continue reading →

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Looking at the Nuevo bridge in Rondo on a New View Tour

Posted on October 15, 2018 by admin
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Southern Spain Tour rolling along!

Posted on October 14, 2018 by admin

Nights are cool, days are dry and very hot in the sun. Cordoba is home to the amazing mosque cathedral dubbed the Mosquito Church! Narrow streets created in the Jewish quarter have hanging baskets of flowers! Mix of cultures coexisted … Continue reading →

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San Sebastian

Posted on October 8, 2018 by admin

Here are a few pix from San Sebastian or Donostia with its extensive beach, classic old city right on the waterfront. We visited the aquarium here (Michael took those pix!) and had a beautiful lunch!

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Bilbao

Posted on October 8, 2018 by admin

Bilbao is a small city with strong personality – When we weren’t absorbing the fabulous Guggenheim Museum designed by Frank Gehry, 1997, we walked about the old city. The museum changed the local scene from a struggling economy to an … Continue reading →

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Joana Velasquez

Posted on October 3, 2018 by admin

Installation throughout the entire structure, created by a Portuguese woman artist, this monstrous project weaves like a vine, no it’s roots, no it’s a flower, no ….well yes it is amazing textile of quilted fabric by Joana Velasquez who also … Continue reading →

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