The La Luz is difficult but worth the gorgeous view! The La Luz trail in Albuquerque’s Sandia Mountains is known for being a difficult hike and this time my friend Rebecca and I decided to make it longer by parking … Read More

Cabinas Eddy in Costa Rica was more of a hotel,but it did have a small kitchen available for use,and this awesome sign. That’s right, I want the world to know. If you don’t want to spend an arm and leg … Read More

Clothes, hat, hiking boots, binoculars, sleep sack, etc. In addition to part 1, here’s some more equipment and items that I brought along with me. And yes, that’s nail polish in my pile. A woman’s got to have good looking … Read More

camera, journal, pen, itenerary in folder, “Marvin” my mini laptop, cell phone, chargers for phone and laptop, etc. Packing for three countries can be a bit difficult; especially if you’re like me and pack too much. The following is my … Read More

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