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Skimming the Surface
I learned a lot on my recent cruise of the Adriatic and Aegean seas, not the least of which is about cruising itself. If you’re a first-time cruiser, here are some things you should know: There is an obscene amount … Continue reading
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Tagged adriatic sea, aegean sea, cruise, disco, hairy backs, tourism, tours, travel
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Just Do It
I’m sorry to steal your tag line, Nike, but it’s a good one. I’ve struggled quite mightily with blogging about my travel experiences. I struggle with blogging in general. It’s all so much navel-gazing and seems too self important. I … Continue reading
Echoes
I hesitate to tell this story. One, because it’s deeply personal and two, because it might appear that I lost a marble or two in Peru. But I will tell it anyway because it made an impact on me, and … Continue reading
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Tagged altiplano, andes, canteras, Inca, peru, quarries, travel
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Andes Mountain High
I wrote this post several days ago for Westtown’s Senior Projects Blog The two-hour bus ride from Cusco to Ollantaytambo allowed us to behold the Andes for the first time. Gasps were audible as the kids scrambled for their cameras, … Continue reading
Past Is Present
As I ready myself for the sojourn to Peru, I’ve been thinking a lot about the past. There is history in every location and it’s often historical sites that lure tourists: buildings and monuments of a time long ago, museums … Continue reading
Letting Go
I’m a travel geek of the highest order. When I decide I’m going on a trip I collect and read guide books, memorize phrases in the native language and study maps. I learn about the history and culture of the … Continue reading
One Walk of Life 