Family – Friends – Projects
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 …
On the Road Again: Royce Union Project Bike Read More
An abandoned bicycle has become my latest project
New Project: Old 21-speed Royce Union Bicycle Read More
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, …
Andean Barbecue Read More
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 …
A Day in Cusco, Peru Read More
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, …
Maras Salt Ponds and Chinchero Read More
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 …
Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Read More
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), …
Cusco and Urubamba, Peru Read More
On Friday, September 9, we visited a site called Huaca Pucllana. It was only a few blocks from the house we were staying at. This adobe pyramid served as an …
Huaca Pucllana Read More
Day 2 in Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru – Day 2 Read More
¡Hola desde Perú! With Nicki’s flight from LA being cancelled and her group’s arrival delayed a day, Deb and I spent our first full day in Lima, Peru, walking around …
Lima, Peru – Day 1 Read More