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”
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San Cristobal Sunset
Located on the equator some 625 miles west of Ecuador sits the Galapagos islands. Another day nears an end on San Cristobal the capital of the archipelago and the most populated island. It’s only the fifth largest and is the easternmost island. San Cristobal island is what remains of three connected extinct volcanoes that originallyContinue reading “San Cristobal Sunset”
The View From Machu Picchu
Nestled amongst the peaks of the Andes, Machu Picchu is perched above the Urubamba River valley on a narrow saddle between two higher peaks—Machu Picchu (“Old Peak”) and Huayna Picchu (“New Peak”)—at an altitude of 7,710 feet. For an Inca emperor that’s one hell of view from your front porch. Join us as we visit historic treasures, natural wondersContinue reading “The View From Machu Picchu”
Sea Lions San Cristobal, Galapagos
Pictured is the harbor of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Galapagos. Sea lions are everywhere on San Cristobal. They take over beaches, walk along town streets and occupy park benches. Young pups approach children trying to play, “retired” bulls can be agressive and threatening but mostly sea lions just lay around and occasionally go forContinue reading “Sea Lions San Cristobal, Galapagos”
First impression Machu Picchu, Peru
Entering the visitors gate into Machu Picchu leads you down a path with a wall made of rock on your left and views of distant mountains on your right. Climbing up a carved set of stairs you step out into a opening and the picture above is your first glimpse of the Inca stronghold. ItContinue reading “First impression Machu Picchu, Peru”
Lima Beach From El Malecón
Lima beach in Miraflores, Peru viewed from the amazing El Malecón. Imagine eleven miles of beautiful beaches laid out right next to metropolitan Lima. The beaches are below a rugged coastline capped by a fantastic trail along its cliff tops called El Malecón. The Miraflores section boasts a large, upscale shopping center, several beautiful parksContinue reading “Lima Beach From El Malecón”
The Intentional Travelers 