A palace, a hill temple and a couple of markets; and the photo opps award goes to the market. We actually hit two, one of Mysore's quaint old markets and its bustling Devaraja Market. They were filled with the usual Indian fair of vegetables, spices and flowers, but this one had something special, vendors who … Continue Reading ››
We came down from the cool hill station air of Kodai to tropical Kerala. First stop Fort Kochi (Cochin); the Portuguese, Dutch and British cultural melting pot, where there is a Christian church every few blocks - with a pile of parishioners shoes left outside, distinctly Indian style. The historical trading town still has its … Continue Reading ››
Our first stop in India threw us right into the thick of their infamous polluted, congested cities. However, the Tamil people proved to be set on ensuring our stay is pleasant. In the thick of honking horns and swerving motorbikes, trucks and rickshaws, approached people would patiently greet us and offer their best advice, often … Continue Reading ››
There is something airy about a place with a constant smell of sulfur and where steam billows from the ground. Even the hot water from the tap has the sulfur smell. The upside, of course, besides looking really cool, is being in a country with countless hot-springs and a strong economy from energy independence. And, … Continue Reading ››
American Climber Science Peru 2013 Expedition
Six weeks on three different expeditions aiding scientists in studying mountain ecology and glaciers. We worked on a half dozen research projects, summiting six peaks in the Cordillera Blanca collecting data.
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These are the notes I took during my six day Galapagos cruise. It was a perfect birthday treat, where my mother and brother joined me.Itinerary6 days / 5 nights South IslandsGiant TortoiseDay 1: Baltra Airport / El … Continue Reading ››
Keeping it real while traveling in and around what is probably the single top site in South America seemed like a challenge. Truth is, things came together rather naturally. A good sign I'm getting into a nice travel rhythm.
My new travel mate, Radina, and I set off from Cusco on the local buses for Pisac. … Continue Reading ››
I have really grown to enjoy these long bus journeys. Today I have the front seat on the upper deck, providing a continuous 180 deg view, for crossing the high Andes from Salta, Argentina, to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. The first awe-inspiring site was the area around Purmamarca, known as The Land of Seven … Continue Reading ››
Cicuito Chico walk Friday,15th, then the next day Sarah and I hiked up to the well-known climbing area The Frey. CC was a must-do because Sarah had picked up post cards highlighting it from the limited post office supply in San Martin. It ended up being a good inspiration. Beginning at Puerto Panuelos, there are … Continue Reading ››
As I write on the bus from San Martin to Bariloche, passing through the seven lakes region of Neuquen, I realize what a treat it is to have connections in far off places. Pedro's family opening their cottage to us was huge, but there were also little things; like when they gave us a couple … Continue Reading ››
