Category Archives: South America

Tom & I took the Peruvian Airlines flight from Cusco back to Lima, leaving the hotel at 5:00 AM. What is it with these Peruvians and five AM? Man, were we tired! To make matters more interesting, there was no … Continue reading →

Over the last couple of days, we have been to several Inca sites. The Catholic abbey in the city of Cusco built on Inca foundations of the temple of Coricancha Sacsayhuaman (say “sexy woman” with a little bit of a … Continue reading →

After acclimatizing, we found out that Cusco is a clean and nice little town, and well worth the visit for its own sake. People here are celebrating the week of Peruvian Independence, officially July 28th, but with many festivities leading … Continue reading →

Coca, the stuff cocaine is made from. And I am drinking it. A lot. Why? Because it helps with altitude sickness. There is a big bowl of the leaves in the lobby of the hotel along with a big container … Continue reading →

Over the last couple of months in the third world, I have encountered a lot of differences in daily life. Take, for example, the ritual checking of every single piece of cash money before acceptance. My money has often been … Continue reading →

What’s new Buenos Aires? I’m new, I wanna say I’m just a little stuck on you You’ll be on me too … Fill me up with your heat, with your noise With your dirt, overdo me Let me dance to … Continue reading →