Semana Santa is Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala. Holy Week occurs the week starting with Palm Sunday and ends on Easter. Antigua Guatemala is purported to be THE best place to witness this celebration.
Tag: Travelogues
Windows and Doors in Antigua Guatemala: A Photo Essay
I Guess maybe I should actually title this “Windows, doors, and flowers”! It is simply beautiful in Antigua. The varied colors abound on every street. Flowers adorn rooftops, windows and sidewalks. It’s an assault on […]
An Ecuadorian Salon Experience
After being on the road for about two months, it was time for a trim up. Besides the fact that I was seeing old friends and attending a wedding in a few short days…it was […]
Quito Ecuador: Changing Of The Guards
What a moving experience. I am always moved by a people’s commitment, values, and patriotic views. Every Monday at 11am, the Ecuadorian President Correra attends the crowd on the balcony of the Presidential Palace for […]
Market Day: Otavalo Ecuador
The market in Otavalo Ecuador is said to be the largest in all of Ecuador. Located about an hour and half by bus outside of Quito, Teresa was insistent that she needed to do some […]
The 3 (or 5) Day Alcoholic Challenge: The Conclusion
If your wondering how The 3 Day Alcoholic Challenge turned out; I’m about to tell you. I mentioned in the first post that on day #2, we decided that 3 days was simply not enough […]
Spending a Little Time in the Northern Hemisphere
Teresa posted the following to Facebook. Today’s adventure. “We slept in planning on going to the equator today knowing it wasn’t very far from our hotel . We left the hotel around 10:30 thinking we’ll […]
The 3-Day Alcoholic Challenge
“Do you think I can become an Alcoholic in 3 days?” This was Teresa’s comment while sitting on the beach enjoying our first drinks in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador. While looking over the ocean and enjoying […]
Peru Expenses
I’ve been keeping a log of our expenses for anyone interested. Traveling isn’t really as expensive as many think. Take a look at the numbers below for proof. The point that I like to make […]
The Peurivan Amazon Part II: Stranded on A Deserted Island
Our second and third night cabins were located even further into Manu National Park. We drove for another half-day and then took a boat to get us most of the way. From the river (a […]
A Re-Discovered Life 