Floating Islands in the Andes
A week and a half into Chile and we've finally found the time to write about our remaining Peru adventures. Still buzzing from our Machu Picchu trip, we boarded the Andean Explorer, a luxury train owned by Orient Express, that took us on a spectacular ten
Machu Picchu
After a week in the beautiful colonial city of Cusco, Lila and I headed out to vist the lengendary Inca city of Machu Picchu. Waking at 6 a.m. to catch a tour bus that took us through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where we visited and learned
A Week in Huancayo
After a week in Huancayo Lila and I have finally found time to sit down and write again. Our week started with a 7 hour bus ride 10,000ft into the Andes, taking us into the central highlands of Peru. Although driving on narrow roads along-side steep cliffs
Up in the Andes
Lila and I are currently in Huancayo, 9000 ft up in the Peruvian Andes. We are staying at La Casa de La Abuela, with our gracious host Lucho. We are spending the week taking cooking and Spanish lessons. Pictures and stories to follow when return to Lima
Loving Lima
Day five in Lima and we are already sad that we are heading out of the city in the morning. There is so much to see and we´ve given ourselves so little time. We have already decided that we might come back before the end of the
Adios Costa Rica. Hola Peru.
After a month of total relaxation it's time to leave Costa Rica. We're leaving behind a beautiful country. The beaches, the sunsets, the tropical jungle, the friendly people. No more waking at 5am to Howler Monkeys or watching the flocks of colorful parrots flying from tree tops
Happy Holidays from Costa Rica!
If Santa missed your house last night it might be because he ran off with Lila late last night after meeting her at the "Do It Center" - seriously that's what they call the big Home Depot type store in Liberia, Costa Rica. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Back in the water at last in Costa Rica
Matt, Steve, and I out for a morning surf sesh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvX2PSlk9qQ See more Costa Rica pics here.
Running from the bulls in Costa Rica
Growing up with the rodeo in Northern California, Lila and I thought that it would be fun to see what a Costa Rican rodeo might be like. Think high school football game mixed with a demolition derby, add a large quantity of cerveza and throw out any
Getting in shape. For real this time.
Today, only three months behind schedule, Lila and I have decided it’s time to start a better work out regime. Over the next year we will be trekking, surfing, diving, and walking a hell of a lot. It’s time to get strong.
