Spent three days here. Known as the gastronomic capital of Mexico, we ate well…did we ever. They even have a candy street.
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Worst Activity Ever: Anaconda Hunting
As you may imagine, when traveling on a long-term basis you are consistently filling your days with incredible experiences and creating great new memories. Sometimes, however, you participate in an activity that is not only not enjoyable but downright horrible. This is the story of one such activity.
Visited the City of Tequila this Week
And it’s true. The good stuff really doesn’t give you a headache.
The Bolivian Jungle and Pampas Featuring Dolphins, Anacondas and Tarantulas
After visiting the Amazon, I can say pink river dolphins were cool, but they weren’t the main attraction. I’m not saying this to underplay fresh water dolphins (who knew they lived in rivers anyway?). Instead, I’d say that I’m blown away with how much there is the learn about this part of the world. Continue reading
Back in Mexico!
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Machu Picchu
We finally made it to the famous Inka ruins. Pictures do not do it justice.
The Other Peruvian Delicacy: Causa Rellena
Potatoes, egg, chicken, mayo and hot sauce on the side.
Nice Healthy Breakfast for $4
We couldn’t even finish it all!
Mission Impossible: Getting to the Bolivian Jungle
After a few weeks of high altitude and cold weather, Tim convinced me that it was a good idea to go down to sea level to do a jungle tour, despite my fear of spiders and snakes. There are many options as starting points and we decided to try the closest one from Sucre, where we had been hanging out for the last few days. Our plan was simple, we’d take a bus to Santa Cruz, the largest city in Bolivia, and then from there we’d easily be able to figure it out. Easy, it was not. Continue reading
Cusco: Rich History, Delicious Peruvian Food
Got here late last night. We spent most of today acclimatizing (AKA using decent internet). Can’t wait to get to see what Cusco is all about.