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Machu Picchu
02 September 2010 12:29 AM | 2 CommentsThe last destination in our trip through Peru was Machu Picchu, which is a pre-Columbian Inca site that is found above the Urubamba Valley. It was untouched by colonist to the area due to the trails being destroyed leading to the city. The way to...
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Amazon: Piranha Fishing
26 August 2010 6:53 PM | 2 CommentsThe fifth day’s excursion featured piranha fishing, which is only performed by tourist. This is due to the high cost associated with piranha fishing, bait is chicken meat. I was really excited though to catch some fish and to try it. But first we had...
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Redwood National Park
23 July 2010 11:38 AM | 2 CommentsRedwood National Park is my last stop on my move across the country. It has been a long journey, but I have grown to appreciate nature and the National Park conservation effort even more. I approached the Redwoods like any other National Park, expecting an...
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Rockies
19 July 2010 1:38 AM | 6 CommentsIt’s been a long journey so far. I have gone to the Rocky Mountain National Park, staying in Estes Park, Colorado. This trip has given me a new found respect for both the United States and it’s conservationist system. I love the beauty of all...
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Machu Picchu
Posted on September 2, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe last destination in our trip through Peru was Machu Picchu, which is a pre-Columbian Inca site that is found above the Urubamba Valley. It was untouched by colonist to the area due to the trails being destroyed leading to the city. The way to... -
Cusco and the Urubamba Valley
Posted on August 30, 2010 | No CommentsAfter our Amazonian adventure, we were off to venture into the Inca capital of Cusco as well as the Sacred Valley, or Urubamba Valley. Our first stop upon arrival into Cusco wasn’t the city itself, but Chinchero to visit some locals. They were know for... -
Amazon: Farewell
Posted on August 28, 2010 | 1 CommentAnother day, although our last, means another adventure. This time our excursion would be through a man powered boat, and that was ourselves. We were going to navigate through a man made pond that protected wildlife, like a reserve. The first animal to be sighted... -
Amazon: Piranha Fishing
Posted on August 26, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe fifth day’s excursion featured piranha fishing, which is only performed by tourist. This is due to the high cost associated with piranha fishing, bait is chicken meat. I was really excited though to catch some fish and to try it. But first we had... -
Amazon: Village Visit
Posted on August 23, 2010 | No CommentsThe fourth day of our cruise was more of a cultural experience, with two village visits planned for the day. We were able to meet the mayor of this town, who was kind enough to show us around. He first gave us an introduction of... -
Amazon: Forest Trek
Posted on August 23, 2010 | No CommentsDay three on the Amazon river was somewhat different in terms of excursions. This was going to be our longest journey up the tributatries of the Amazon. We would travel a total of 47 miles that day with our destination at the Ranger station. Too... -
Amazon: Journey through the River Basin
Posted on August 17, 2010 | 1 CommentOur second day on the International Expedition’s Amazon river cruise would be a long one. It was one of the earlier starts at around 6:30 am which included a breakfast on the boat. I was amazed by that biodiversity that could be seen right off... -
Lima, Peru
Posted on August 13, 2010 | 3 CommentsOur Amazon trip started off in the capital city of Lima, arriving approximately at midnight to be greeted by an International Expedition host for our nightly stay in the Swissotel. I was amazed by these five star hotels due to my current frugal lifestyle and... -
Redwood National Park
Posted on July 23, 2010 | 2 CommentsRedwood National Park is my last stop on my move across the country. It has been a long journey, but I have grown to appreciate nature and the National Park conservation effort even more. I approached the Redwoods like any other National Park, expecting an... -
Washington Volcanic Mountains
Posted on July 21, 2010 | 3 CommentsI was super excited to visit Mt Rainer, hearing that the wildflowers are in full bloom during late July and Early August, but was disappointed by the abundance of snow still covering every inch of the park. Well I guess that means I will have...
