High among the hills that overlook Cusco, Peru lies an ancient fortress named Sacsayhuaman. Commonly known to international visitors as “Sexy Woman”, this fortress was built in the early 1500’s by thousands of men within 60-years time. These ancient monoliths built in a lightening bolt pattern brings nothing […]
Two young girls posing for photos in the Pisac Market. Observe the Inca Frog water fountain in the background. This is their traditional dress. Very adorable girls and knows a sucker when they see one.
These salt flats at “Salineras” near Urubamba in the Sacred Valley region of Peru have been worked on for more than 500 years. Before Incan times, a small spring has been flowing highly salted water along the side of the mountain into this narrow valley. This Quechua woman […]
After 16 long overnight hours, and three flights to get to Cuzco, Peru, I got to have the unique pleasure of having headaches due to the lack of oxygen. However, it is with great excitement to finally be in Peru and to begin my acclimation to the altitude […]
While vacationing on Mount Desert Island, Maine last summer, fog rolled in one afternoon. Out I went as an excited photographer ! I couldn’t wait to capture Bass Harbor and the lobster boats in their misty haze. I had forgotten that I had set my white balance to […]
Birds of a Feather Flock Together National Zoo – Washington D.C.
Old Glory at Fort McHenry Baltimore, Maryland Along the Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Sitting at the edge of the Patapsco River leading into the Baltimore Harbor is a fort long-established to protect American freedom and rights from the British. The war of 1812 started between the […]
I apologize for being off the airwaves for a few days. There is nothing like taking a road trip and driving nearly 2,000 miles in 5 days. Now there is only 9 days left for Peru – Panic has set in. For today’s post, here is the sun […]
In reviewing the home page of Hoofbeats & Footprints, my wonderful little calendar countdown caught me by surprise. 16 days left before I leave for Peru. But WAIT…I’m not ready ! After months and months of planning, the date of departure is nearly here, and I feel as […]
Nestled near Annapolis on the Chesapeake Bay is a seafood oasis to dream for. The sights and sounds of the freshest seafood the Chesapeake Bay can offer can be found at Jimmy Cantler’s Riverside Inn. Voted as “Best of the Bay” in 2011 by local voters for the […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 