To get to Machu Picchu, you board  the Peruvian Railroad in Ollantaytambo, travel about 30 miles alongside the Urubamba River, … Continue reading Machu Picchu, Day One

Before launching into this new entry, a few follow-ups…NO, I didn’t try the guinea pig…Nobody said it was awful and … Continue reading Family Visit

Today we drove down the Sacred Valley and visited the town and ruins of Ollantaytambo. Our guide told us that … Continue reading Ollantaytambo

The Incas did not have beef or chicken as parts of their diet. While excellent at growing a variety of … Continue reading Inca Cuisine Delicasies

Continue reading The View of the Sacred Valley from our Terrace

On our way back to the airport this morning for an hour flight to Cusco, we learned some additional insights … Continue reading A Few More Interesting Facts About Lima, Plus Arrival in the Sacred Valley of the Incas

I’m sitting at a coastline restaurant tonight in Lima, Peru, enjoying the view, the 70 degree night, and the local … Continue reading Lima, Peru

I have arrived home and  had a couple days to think about this whole experience. So here are my impressions… … Continue reading Drive About Reflections

  Many years ago, our family relocated from Fort Worth to Chapel Hill. I drove Interstate 40 across the beautiful … Continue reading Presidential Residences

Similarly to Joshua Tree, shortly after leaving a major metro area, the Interstate led to a stunning national park…This time, … Continue reading Petrified Forest National Park