I have always wanted to experience what some refer to as one of Mother Nature’s “masterpieces”… the rainforest.
The Amazon – Ecuadorian Side
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Day 2 Amazon Rainforest
I have always wanted to experience what some refer to as one of Mother Nature’s “masterpieces”… the rainforest.
Day 3 Amazon Rainforest
A very unique experience today was a visit to Clay Lick by motorboat – a huge cliff of orange clay the birds and monkeys…
Quito, Ecuador
I’ve always had a preference for less developed (less touristy) countries or areas. Within a few hours of arriving in Bolivia, the differences in YHIS Latin American country were very apparent …
La Paz, Bolivia
I’ve always had a preference for less developed (less touristy) countries or areas. Within a few hours of arriving in Bolivia, the differences in YHIS Latin American country were very apparent …
Sucre, Bolivia
Landing about 30 miles outside the city of Sacre, in the countryside, we were very leery of what we were seeing driving into the city.
Galapogos
Just finished our 2nd day in this adventure land. Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands consists of 13 main islands, five of which are inhabited, seven minor islands, and more than 200 islets and rocks sitting 600 miles of South America’s Pacific coast.
Exploring Bolivia and the Andes Mountains
We left Sucre early this morning headed south, in search of the Silver Mine city of Potosi. During our journey, we passed by a very tiny village that was preparing for a parade to the local church.
Play day in the Salt Flats, Bolivia
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.
Andes Mountains
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…
Leaving Bolivia…moving on to Cusco, Peru
I’ve visited a lot of countries in my lifetime, but never been thru such close scrutiny as Bolivia, both arriving and leaving.
Cusco, Peru
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…
Road tripping thru the Sacred Valley, Peru
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.
Machu Picchu ….A Must On Your Bucket List
Words can’t describe the feeling of euphoria one feels as you step thru the ancient walls on top of Machu Picchu and see this amazing immense city spread out on the top of the mountain.
Nazca Lines near Lima, Peru
We flew back to Lima… and were picked up by a private driver and guide to take us south 5 hrs… so we could see the Nazca Lines.
August 12-13, 2022 – Bogata, Colombia
Total travel time has been a little over 9 hours, but now fixing to touch down in Bogata, Columbia.
August 14, 2022 – Bogota, Colombia
As we drive out of the city, I officially name Bogota as the Land of Graffiti. Every wall and almost every building is painted with murals, sayings or sometimes just trashy scribbles.
August 15, 2022 – Guayabero River, Colombia
Up early and on to our primary purpose of the trip…to photograph and enjoy the Cano Cristales… the Rainbow River.
August 16, 2022 – Cano Cristales, Colombia
The big day I’ve been waiting for….hiking into the Serranía de la Macarena national park to visit Cano Cristales.
August 18-19, 2022 – Bucaramanga, Colombia
Yesterday was the day from hell. We were up very early, and after a delicious breakfast at the Lodge
August 20, 2022 – Chicamocha Canyon & River, Colombia
Traveling back to the Bucaramanga area we stopped at the national park to catch a ride by cable car across the Chicamocha Canyon & River.
August 21, 2022 – Cartagena, Colombia
Morning walk to see the “street art”, but we decided to take the rest of the day to relax…enjoying the pool, spa and a nice dinner.
August 23, 2022 – Cartagena
Morning walk to see the “street art”, but we decided to take the rest of the day to relax…enjoying the pool, spa and a nice dinner.
Final day Colombia
Final day Colombia
Dian Turner
I believe traveling is the best classroom there is—no homework, no exams, just really good stories.