Machu Picchu: Inca Trail
A mind that is stretched by a new experience, can never go back to it’s old dimensions -Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. I believe in that quote.…
The Sirens of Vilcabamba
Once upon a time in Quito, Ecuador – Under an old stone bridge, the precipice of Old Town, there was a graffiti covered social club. A young…
Nariz del Diablo
After 3 days of being sick, I decided to spend 3 days in total relaxation. I stayed in a lodge outside of Riobamba and recovered. I…
5 things you learn from food poisoning
8 weeks in South America and I’ve suffered 3 counts of major stomach distress. In the latest bout, which I’m calling ‘Tim Rizzi Disease‘ I spent…
I jump off a bridge
Well, jump is a rather generous word. I think, an awkward, tenuous fall is a better description. I’m slightly afraid of heights, so doing things like…
Monkey Business
This week, I was supposed to be volunteering at a monkey refuge in Ecuador. I’m afraid, it didn’t quite turn out how I thought. Have you…
Baths, treehouses and swings (and dessert)
Banos, a town known for it’s scenic beauty, garish tour operators and lackluster town. When I decided to visit Banos, I figured I would do a…
Mindo: Total Relaxation
We departed the Galapagos Islands at 12:40 PM and arrived in Quito at 5 PM local time. Too late for the latest bus to Mindo, our…
The Galapagos: Islands of Misconception
Time for a word association game: GALAPAGOS ISLANDS : Darwin Evolution Turtles Wildlife Diversity Those were the first 5 words that I thought of when thinking…
I will walk into your Jardin
Jardin, a small village known for it’s beautiful gothic church, it’s main plaza filled with caballeros (Colombian cowboys) and it’s tranquil atmosphere. We didn’t originally plan…
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