I asked my instructor if I should get a smaller board if I ever try surfing again. He shook his head. Yoda knows I’m not ready for that yet. Last day in Playa Dominical Before our final surf lesson with … Read More
If you think that looks like a big wave, you’d be right. Surfing for beginners – Three days (two hours a day) of learning to surf in rough water and I’m battered and thrilled. A great work out, surfing! Each … Read More
After a lot of on-line research, we decided we’d learn to surf at Costa Rica Surf Camp in Dominical (pushing off our return to the states another week). but first, we have to make our way back to Costa Rica. … Read More
Rebecca and I clowning around at the Pisac ruins Wow! It’s been a glorious ride. Pisac Ruins and Market Our taxi driver met us early to take us on our way to Cusco. First, we stopped in Pisac. Unfortunately, we … Read More
Ruins at Ollantaytambo Staying in Ollantaytambo was a good choice. I like this town and it’s nice to walk around and appreciate the old buildings. Morning walk through the ruins Rufus (named by me) followed us around most of themorning. … Read More
Another great day and it was close but we almost lost our luggage! Finishing our time in Aguas Calientes One of the many butterflies here First, we wanted to fill up our morning before the train left so we … Read More
South America: Peru, Aguas Calientes, and Machu Picchu The fog lifted and revealed the amazing ruins. What a long and amazing day! Be in the Know: I can’t reiterate enough that you shouldn’t be in a rush to come here … Read More
The scenery on the drivewas beautiful! It’s been a long day, but we made it to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo). This pueblo is the nearest place you can find to the ruins of Machu Picchu and this is … Read More
A struggle, interesting sights, and a chocolate museum in Cuzco, Peru. Yep, this has been a good day. For a small donation, thelocals will let you take a pic. I justcouldn’t resist these two! To start, we decided to … Read More
Last night was a great night for sleeping with no monkey sightings this time at Posadas Amazonas. I wonder, will I be able to sleep without the constant sound of the jungle as a backdrop? Best picture of a monkey … Read More