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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”

The Discovery Of Machu Picchu

A BIT OF HISTORY In the mountains of northern Peru where the Urubamba River flows through a valley flanked by steep peaks is a remarkable place. It is a strange collection of stone buildings sitting on a narrow saddle between two mountain peaks. The area is remote and the stone buildings were completely overgrown. AtContinue reading “The Discovery Of Machu Picchu”

Guayaquil, Ecuador

The City Built On Chocolate Guayaquil, Ecuador – The Countries Largest Seaport First, A Word Of Caution* – We flew to Guayaquil from San Cristóbal, Galapagos and even on the island we were being cautioned about the terrible crime in the city. We were warned to never go out alone and to not go outContinue reading “Guayaquil, Ecuador”

Something Fishy At Facebook??

Help… Something has happened with facebook and I’m looking for some feedback from other website owners. The Background I maintain several web sites and connect them to a number of social media sites. I’ve been using IFTTT for years to add autoposts to a number of social media pages. This particular travel site is myContinue reading “Something Fishy At Facebook??”

Reviews From Our Peru/Ecuador Trip

Hotels, Restaurants And More General Information Hotels, food and transportation are all inexpensive by American standards. Hotels are easily half to two-thirds the cost of similarly rated U.S. properties. Also expect to pay half in restaurants compared to the U.S. Fast food and coffee shops are the exception – mostly they’re on par with U.S.Continue reading “Reviews From Our Peru/Ecuador Trip”

A Guide To Lisbon’s Public Transportation

It’s easy while walking the streets of Lisbon to think you have somehow slipped back in time. This beautiful city really seems to live in the past. Quant cobblestoned streets lead to plazas bordered by palaces, churches and castles. Attractive small cafes and restaurants abound and shops and galleries invite at every turn. Streetcars thatContinue reading “A Guide To Lisbon’s Public Transportation”