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!”
The “Sacred Valley” in Peru stretches from the lower foothills outside Cusco to the old Inca fortress town at Ollantaytambo and is defined by the Urubamba River, one of the headwaters of the Amazon. Kongo visited this beautiful valley in late April and lived to tell the tale. Continue reading “Peru’s Sacred Valley”
Kongo finally arrives at his cute little centuries old boutique hotel in the middle of the Cusco historic district. The usual travel adventures are now safely in the rear view mirror. Late flights due to thunderstorms in Atlanta, late flights from Lima to Cusco caused by too many airplanes needing fuel (huh?) and the usual delays when group (groupo) traveling as you can only move as quickly as the slowest member of the entourage. Nothing serious but don’t question efficiencies about customs clearance or hotel check ins in certain parts of the world (this being one of them). Of course none of that really matters after you finally get to your destination! Kongo is very mañana and laid back now. Continue reading “Mucho Gusto Cusco”
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