by Dian Turner | Jan 24, 2023 | 2023, BOLIVIA, LATEST POST, SOUTH AMERICA
Salar de Uyuni, amid the Andes in southwest Bolivia, is the world’s largest salt flat. It’s approximately 12,000 feet above sea level and is spread out like an infinite white plain. During the rainy season it becomes a mirror, where the ground reflects the sky...
by Dian Turner | Jan 24, 2023 | 2023, BOLIVIA, LATEST POST, SOUTH AMERICA
To say the least, this two day adventure was “bumpy” and definitely left us “breathless”. We had an excellent guide and driver, but off roading for most of the day leaves you feeling rattled and exhausted especially when you going up and down in altitude all day…with...
by Dian Turner | Jan 24, 2023 | 2023, LATEST POST, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA
I’ve visited a lot of countries in my lifetime, but never been thru such close scrutiny as Bolivia, both arriving and leaving. The paperwork is non ending and don’t even get me started about the multiple checkpoints. You feel trapped trying to leave. And when you’re...
by Dian Turner | Jan 24, 2023 | 2023, LATEST POST, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA
We landed in Lima in plenty of time to change planes to Cusco. BUT, when Connie saw McDonald’s in the food court, and I saw Starbucks …we made the decision to eat in the food court and watch the departure board for our gate number. It never appeared…several Flights...
by Dian Turner | Jan 24, 2023 | 2023, LATEST POST, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA
After a 3 course delicious breakfast, we grabbed our back packs and via private driver & guide set out to explore the Inca Trail and make our way to Aqua Calientes, the small town at the base of Machu Picchu mountain. I continue to be amazed at how friendly and...
