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Discovering a new strange place: Part I

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Watching the transformation of the landscape as I ride through the Andes Mountains to the rain forest on the unpaved road, hearing the crickets chirping, watching bright red birds fly through the trees, sailing through the river, and sleeping in rustic lodges are memories that will not be forgotten.  This past week, I spent four [...]

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Quick Update

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

I’m just posting a quick update to let everyone know that I had a fanastic four day trip to the rainforest and a day trip to Macchu Pichu.  I will write all the details tonight and upload the writings along with videos and pictures tomorrow.  Here is a preview for now… Manu – Rainforest Macchu [...]

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Off to venture into the rain forest

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

I’m off to Manu, a rainforest reserve in Peru, from tomorrow until Monday night.  So, don’t expect to hear from me at all until Tuesday.  Well, actually Wednesday because I’ll be at Macchu Pichu on Tuesday!  There is absolutely NO internet access where I’ll be staying in the rainforest as electricity is VERY VERY VERY [...]

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Discovering the lives of the Incas

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Incas are no different from the Ancient Romans, Ancient Greeks, Maoris, Aborigines, and Native Americans when it comes to art and tools.  Museo Incas glorifies with an incredible collection of Incas artifacts, which include pottery, jewelry, sculptures, textiles, and tools.  While visiting the Inca sites such as Pisac and Ollaytaytambo was fascinating, seeing the artifacts [...]

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Taking a stroll

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Yesterday, I decided to take a stroll along the Avenue de la Cultura, a road leading up to Plaza de Armas.  Walking in Peru is an entirely different experience.  The sidewalks are somewhat uneven.  In other words, the sidewalks are not well paved.  There are tons of dents and hollows in the sidewalks. The trashcans [...]

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