Joyfully bounding down hill after two hard days of trekking up nearly four thousand feet to reach Dead Woman’s Pass. Little did I realize that beyond the pass was yet another mountain to climb. When I reached the bottom and saw what was next I surrendered and begged […]
Somehow these two bulls in the Andes Mountains in Peru remind me of our government representatives. With the fiscal cliff impending, it’s like two bulls in a Mexican standoff, hoping the other will back off. Here’s hoping a meeting of minds will occur.
Ollantaytambo, the primary gateway to one’s journey to Machu Picchu is a truly authentic ancient Inca and modern Quechua village. Located in the Sacred Valley about an hour and half drive from Cuzco, this village is home to one of the finest archeological sites in Peru. Built on […]
My favorite time of year to visit the Sacred Valley region in Peru is early May. Just after the rainy season has ended, the sacred valley is green and vibrant with colors throughout. For a brief period one can enjoy the bright green valley before the dry and […]
Nestled in the Sacred Valley is the ancient town of Pisac. Pisac is a favorite stop among international visitors with a vibrant market filled with textiles and other Peruvian goods for purchase. Taking the back road out of town, high on the mountain range stands the Inca ruins […]
High up in the Andes Mountains, near the village of Maras and the unique Salineras is a strange and seemingly out-of-this-world circular terraces known as Moray. Built by the Incas over 500 years ago, there are several concentric circular terraces dug deep into the earth. Looking at the […]
High in the Andes mountains flows a highly salted stream of water that has been harvested for thousands of years. Salineras, just outside of the small town of Maras, is an enclave of salt flats entrenched on the mountainside in a small valley. Discovered over 2,000 years ago, […]
There are times in our lives when personal challenges present themselves. Crossing our paths they test our ability to find the courage and strength to overcome our fears and achieve personal greatness. Huayna Picchu Mountain, a towering verdant and stone mountain stands at Machu Picchu. Taunting me through […]
Woo Hoo! The last day is upon us ! Upon our arrival the night before at the Winay Wayna outpost camping area, we prepared ourselves for our celebratory dinner for our last night on the trail. After a long 11-hour day of hiking down the Andes mountains to […]
OH BOY ! Look what I get to start my day with…. Day three on the Inca Trail. Even though we were able to rest early the day before, this was the first time in my life I was to hike for more than two days consecutively. I […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 