Port Of Call Montevideo, Uruguay

Exploring The Port City Of Montevideo Tucked in between Brazil and Argentina along the South American coast is the county of Uruguay. Its capital and major port is the city of Montevideo where over half of the countries total population of just three million live. A frequent port on many South American cruise itineraries theContinue reading “Port Of Call Montevideo, Uruguay”

Basilica of the National Vow Quito, Ecuador

The Basilica of the National Vow is a new Gothic style cathedral, considered to be the most significant religious site in Ecuador in terms of design, and one of the most impressive in South Americas. This basilica was inspired by Notre Dame in Paris; its construction began in 1892 and was completed in 1988. TheContinue reading “Basilica of the National Vow Quito, Ecuador”

A Gaudi Inspired Park In Peru – Lima’s Parque del Amor

There’s a small park that gets a lot of attention located in Miraflores on the Malecon de la Reserva (a six mile cliff top pedestrian walkway). It’s the Parque del Amor and it’s just after the bridge at the intersection with Malecon Balta. This attractive little park is dedicated to Lima’s lovers and it providesContinue reading “A Gaudi Inspired Park In Peru – Lima’s Parque del Amor”

Puppy Love In The Beagle Channel

Newborn sea lion pups get to know each other on a rocky islet in the Beagle Channel. The channel is named after the HMS Beagle and runs through the middle of Terra del Fuego in Argentina from the Atlantic to the Pacific. In January you’ll discover large colonies of sea lions caring for their pupsContinue reading “Puppy Love In The Beagle Channel”

Port of Call Ushuaia Argentina

Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego the Gateway to Antarctica Introduction Ushuaia is often referred to as the end of the world and is the capital of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. It is recognized as the southernmost city in the world. It’s located in a wide bay on the southern coast of Isla Grande de Tierra delContinue reading “Port of Call Ushuaia Argentina”

Dusk At Plaza de Armas, Cusco Peru

Strolling through the Plaza de Armas in the center of the historic district of Cusco, Peru near dusk. This is an amazing location filled with museums, historic architecture, cafes, restaurants and shops. If you are thinking of visiting Machu Picchu be sure to schedule a few days for Cusco. This neighborhood was the original siteContinue reading “Dusk At Plaza de Armas, Cusco Peru”