Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Merchandise

_MG_7088This week Ailsa theme challenges us with travel merchandise and Kongo immediately thought of all the junk, uh…I mean of course souvenirs hand crafted by indigenous artisans in local villages high in the Andes…that he came across during a recent trip to Peru and Machu Pichu.  The markets were teeming with all kinds of stuff like the cloth and dolls above and the bull below which is a symbol of fertility in the Andes mountains.

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Extra! Extra!

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You expect to see a lot of llamas in Peru.  Nothing extra about that.  But a BLUE-eyed llama.  Well now, that’s something extra.  In fact, Kongo had to pay a little bit extra “propina” because of the baby-blue-eyed llama in the red hat.  This week’s photo challenge is to submit a photo with that little something extra.  Like blue eyes on a llama.  Read on to see a close up of this unusual animal.   Continue reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Extra! Extra!”

Cusco By Night and How Not to Get Pick Pocketed

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While visiting Cusco, Peru a few weeks ago Kongo wanted to get some night shots of the Plaza de Armas in the center of the old city.  This was going to be a bit of a trick because there are lots of people on the square who want to sell you souvenirs you don’t want, shine your shoes, or pick your pockets.   Continue reading “Cusco By Night and How Not to Get Pick Pocketed”