Cuba Day 2: Old Havana

Sunday, February 26, 2017

On the bus in Old Havana.  After breakfast at the Montehabana hotel we took the bus along the Malecon to Old Havana. During our two hour walking tour…

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Cuba Day 1: Boston to Havana

Saturday, February 25, 2017

From the Montehabana hotel in Havana … Fueled by Peter’s Cuban BBQ, Nancy’s incredible chocolate cake, and some potent martinis, we were up early to head to the…

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Cuba: Dulles to Boston

Friday, February 24, 2017

Onboard United 641 to Boston Leaving the unseasonably warm temps of D.C. and flying to New England where there is still some snow on the ground. I’m on…

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Peru Day 10: Lima to DC

Sunday, May 1, 2016

From home. Another great trip with Dr. Craven and the travelers from Milford HS.  Our re-entry to the US goes like this – a bus ride from Puno to…

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Peru Day 9: Back to Lima

Saturday, April 30, 2016

From Lima International Airport.  Today begins the weekend trip home.  Before the bus leaves for the airport there is time for more shopping near Puno’s town square. I…

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Peru Day 8: Uros and Taquile

Friday, April 29, 2016

On board the Nampary on Lake Titikaka.  Day 2 in Puno. At 12,500 feet you definitely feel the high altitude. For as much as I am enjoying the…

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Peru Day 7: Cuzco to Lake Titicaca

Thursday, April 28, 2016

On the bus to Puno.  Today we travel to Puno by bus – An all day road trip with stops along the way. Last night’s late arrival necessitated…

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Peru Day 6: Machu Picchu

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

From the Sanctuary Lodge on Machu Picchu.  Today was a free day to explore Machu Picchu on our own. It’s day two here so we have the routine…

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Peru Day 5: Cuzco to Machu Picchu

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

From the Quila restuarant in Agua Calientes.  Another travel day – this time to get to Machu Pichu.  We’re travelling light and not bringing our big luggage on…

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Peru Day 4: Sacred Valley

Monday, April 25, 2016

From the lobby of the Hotel Prisma.  A long day and an early wake up call tomorrow, so this will be a quick update.  Our second day in…

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Peru Day 3: Lima to Cuzco

Sunday, April 24, 2016

In Papillon Restaurant at Plaza de Armas de Cuzco enjoying a Chilcano de Pisco  Today started with a 3 AM wake up call for our early flight to…

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Peru Day 2: Lima

Saturday, April 23, 2016

From the second floor lounge of Miraflores Suites.  After breakfast at Miraflores Suites, we made our way across town to Lima’s city center for a sightseeing tour. We…

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Peru Day 1: DC to Lima

Friday, April 22, 2016

On the bus to Miraflores. Travel day. From DCA to MIA in the morning and then a late afternoon flight to Lima, Peru. Plenty of time at National…

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South Africa 2015 Video

Friday, April 15, 2016

Here’s the video recap of my spring 2015 South Africa safari adventure. For those of you interested in the technical details …

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