Spent a very full day today: visited statues at sunrise, explored lava tubes, saw the sight of the birdman cult and the on a flight to Tahihiti for refueling and finally to Samoa. By the time I hit the bed it was midnight tomorrow and it was 6 AM...
All of my preconceptions of this place were misconceptions. We had some great talks from a guy who knew and worked with Thor Heyerdahl and is native to the island. Incredible and credible insight into the truth of this place.
I made it to fabled Incan city in the clouds. Thunder and lightning over distant peaks, the sun and clouds playing hide and seek. Knowledgeable guides provide insight into the ruins. Next stop Easter Island.
I have learned so much about Incan culture! Beautiful and industrious people. Their engineering and agricultural skills were so amazing. The picture with circular steppes was where they worked adaptation of food crops to different microclimates in addition to experiments with soil types and fertilization. Their ability to fit...
What an amazing experience! The level of detail is beyond spectacular. The flight, the meals, the service and accommodations beyond compare. Landed in Lima and transferred to a charter flight to Cusco and then on to the hotel. It is an old Convent built on the foundation of an...
Anticipation for the trip around the world is building! Attending to a myriad details trying to get everything ready for the pet sitter and getting last minute shots and meds. I don’t want to overpack but I also want to make sure I have what I need. Now that...