Monthly Archives: January 2014

The food was good, but the show was fabulous, at Cafe de Los Angelitos (check it out online). There must have been at least 30 complete costume changes, if not more. The singers were top-notch, and some of the music …

I woke, sunny side up (there were travel complications yesterday, but as I’ve shared recently, that is such a first world problem). Started out this morning with beautiful guide Florencia (her grandmother is from Italy) and we walked and rode …

It is just after midnight here in Buenas Aires. I’m at my hotel (which is very nice and modern) but I miss the coddling I received during my entire stay in Peru. I’m sure it will be brighter tomorrow. And …

I’ll have to try the guinea pig upon my return

I might make the trip to Macchupicchu to just stay again at the Sumaq Hotel – the online pictures don’t even begin to convey the modern luxury offered at every step, as well as the inventive food offered by the …

After I made it to the bus station by 5:45 am this morning, I knew the day would be a success. I had to leave my big bag at my Cuzco hotel, so having packed light, I first took the …

So far, I’ve conquered the soroche (altitude sickness) like Pizarro conquered the Incas but to be safe, I’m following the advice of my guide Boris, and not having red meat or (shockingly) alcohol tonight. The local delicacy is….. Guinea pig. …

I couldn’t take pictures of the catacombs – check them out online – more bones and skulls that I ever expected to see while alive. More pictures of gold to come! And it turned out that the group consisted of …