Category Archives: Travel Journals

Colca Canyon, Peru today!

Posted on April 11, 2018 by admin
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Lima Peru

Posted on April 8, 2018 by admin

Lima, Peru for a day in transit to Arequipa…..weather beautiful all year here! Museo Rafael Larco is considered the finest collection of pre-Columbia’s artifacts in the world. It is housed in a classis home beautifully maintained. Gardens are bursting with … Continue reading →

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Hacienda Cusin

Posted on April 6, 2018 by admin

Parting shots of Hacienda Cusin circa 1602- still a favorite!

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Weavers Luz Marina and family

Posted on April 6, 2018 by admin

The visit to the home of the back strap weaving family was again a special one. Luz Marina and her father, Miguel Andrango continue the work done in this small town for hundreds of years and many generations. Now their … Continue reading →

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The faces of el Refugio Intag

Posted on April 5, 2018 by admin
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Enjoying the Cloud Forest of Intag

Posted on April 4, 2018 by admin
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Our Otavalo Guide

Posted on April 2, 2018 by admin

Our wonderful guide, Christian — in Otavalo.  

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Easter in Ecuador

Posted on April 1, 2018 by admin

Easter at El Monasterio at Hacienda Cusin with family — in San Pablo, Imbabura, Ecuador.  

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Galapagos Travels

Posted on March 17, 2018 by admin

What is it like? See a sample itinerary. Galapagos Islands have lured adventurous travelers for decades. With the improvements in the flight to the islands 600 miles of the coast of Ecuador, the ease of access is greatly improved from … Continue reading →

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Chile to Argentina Cross Continental Tour – 10 to 14 days

Posted on March 16, 2018 by admin

This trip starts with a tour to Valparaiso on the coast, then heads for the city of Santiago. We stop at two inland vineyards outside Santiago. Then it is a flight to the Puerto Montt region along the Pacific coast. … Continue reading →

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With 10 Million Acres in Patagonia, a National Park System Is Born

Posted on February 27, 2018 by admin

From The New York Times:With 10 Million Acres in Patagonia, a National Park System Is BornTwo Americans snapped up large swaths of land in Chile, which they donated to a new conservation area that will be three times the size … Continue reading →

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Our Last Day

Posted on October 1, 2017 by admin
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Lascaux

Posted on October 1, 2017 by admin

A new group explores the View of the prehistoric art at Lascaux IV! It’s a complete reproduction in a contemporary museum!

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Herses et Assommoir

Posted on September 30, 2017 by admin

Carcassonne is a defensive castle with two ramparts and then a few tricky entrances with slits above the double doors to trap the invaders in there and pour on the boiling oil. It’s called a. Reticle defense. Let’s see-maybe I’ll … Continue reading →

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Carcassonne!

Posted on September 29, 2017 by admin

12th century fortifications on Roman village – 2500 years of history here!

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Visiting the 12th Century

Posted on September 28, 2017 by admin

12th Century brick church with Gothic additions – Albi, France. The interior altar painting-freize was done by a Dutch master painter from 1500 who adopted the naturalist style. It is showing heaven and hell and all the details of disgusting … Continue reading →

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Albi, France

Posted on September 28, 2017 by admin

The gardens of the archbishop over looking the Garonne river in Albi. The 13th century brick cathedral here is the largest in France!

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Peche Merle Caves

Posted on September 27, 2017 by admin

Time line of the earth with man emerging near the end….we have been busy lately! This is  – beautiful!

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Museum of Prehistoric Art – Les Eyzies France

Posted on September 24, 2017 by admin

In the avezare river, Les Eyzies is a beautiful part of The Valley. Tomorrow we head out to find the castles on the Dordogne River to the south east from here.

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Sarlat, France

Posted on September 24, 2017 by admin

Saturday is market day in Sarlat! Layers of architectural history including restoration over 30 years starting in the 1960’s….

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