Anthony and Nicole Mugica
August 12 was beautiful. The weather was warm and dry, the food and wine were perfect, the goats wore bow ties, and Anthony and Nicole got married under a back …
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New Cedar Planks for the Paddleboat
The old paddleboat seat has been replaced
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Built a 1975-era Computer (sort of)
In late 1974 I was fortunate enough to get some experience using an HP-2000F minicomputer with a teletype terminal in my school. Compared to using a computer today, the teletype …
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On the Road Again: Royce Union Project Bike
It’s nice when projects come together like you want them to. After receiving a few deliveries of parts and a special tool, the Royce Union DTX 650 mountain bike is …
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New Project: Old 21-speed Royce Union Bicycle
An abandoned bicycle has become my latest project
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Andean Barbecue
Our final day in Urubamba included a traditional barbecue. Earlier in the day, a pit was dug and lined with rocks. A wood fire was started under the rock pile, …
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A Day in Cusco, Peru
On Wednesday, September 14, we spent the day in Cusco, a 90 minute ride from our B&B in Urubamba. Cusco was once the capital of the Inca empire, and is …
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Maras Salt Ponds and Chinchero
On Tuesday, September 13, we visited the Maras Salt Ponds and the nearby town of Chinchero. Archaeological evidence suggests that salt production at Maras dates back more than 2,500 years, …
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Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu
On September 12, we took our long-planned trip to Machu Picchu. The train ride to the Machupicchu District (the pueblo is spelled as one word) was interesting, taking us along …
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Cusco and Urubamba, Peru
On September 10 we left Lima for a short one hour flight to Cusco, nestled into the Urubamba Valley in the Andes mountains. Cusco’s elevation is 11,200 feet (3,400 meters), …
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