Onto Machu Picchu! (Quechua for “old peak”). We got on the bus for the 30 min drive back to Ollantaytambo to catch the Peru Rail train which took us the 30 or so miles along the Urubamba to the base of Machu Picchu at Agua Calientes. The train was well appointed and the scenery was… Continue reading Machu Picchu!
The Sacred Valley
After a short flight we arrived in Cusco in the Andes. Cusco is called the “navel of the world” in Quechua, the native language of Andean people. It sits at 11,000 feet in a valley surrounded by mountains with houses now climbing up the slopes as the population expands (currently about 0.5 mil). It is… Continue reading The Sacred Valley
Lima
Lima sits on cliffs over hanging the Pacific ocean in an arid climate that receives less than 5 inches of rain annually. Average temp is 80deg F. The view of the Pacific is breathtaking. No wonder Francisco Pizarro founded Lima in 1536 after he conquered the Incas in the mountains There are 11 million people… Continue reading Lima
How did I get so lucky? Or, my Amazing Amazon Adventure.
How many times have you thought “how did I get here?” During good or bad times “what brought me here?” Or, how did I get so lucky (or unlucky) to have met my spouse or have this job or have these great (or not so great) kids? I’m wondering just how lucky I am as… Continue reading How did I get so lucky? Or, my Amazing Amazon Adventure.
Day -1 to The Amazon
We are in South Beach Miami awaiting tomorrow’s departure to Lima, Peru. We are staying in one of the many, many art deco hotels along the shore. The beach is expansive with really nice sand and blue, blue water and thus is a favorite spring break destination. Yes, again, we have stumbled into the super… Continue reading Day -1 to The Amazon
2019 Already?
Here we are 2.5 months into 2019 and life is good. Winter has been around very long in this North country of NYS, as expected. It has snowed most days since early November and there’s still a few feet on the ground. It’s been mighty cold too, and as the rest of the country suffers… Continue reading 2019 Already?
Waving through a Window
I’m Baaaaaacccckkkkk! Well, I’ve never really gone too far. I just stopped writing, busy with life and also feeling a tad inadequate. Until recently, I only read for enjoyment but now I dissect and think a little more about the author’s style and vocabulary and content. I recently read and enjoyed Barbara Kingsolver’s ‘High Tide… Continue reading Waving through a Window
A Day in the Life…
So in case you’ve been wondering what’s been going on lately, here’s some insight into what my retirement looks like on a daily basis. Obviously, yours will be different. For example, Greg’s retirement is simple: wake, woodwork*, beer, repeat. My friend Kelly will be sailing around the world with her husband, so you can imagine… Continue reading A Day in the Life…
Woodsman/woman Days
It’s been an amazing summer here in the Adirondacks. The weather has been hot and humid with little rain throughout June and July. Greg’s made the most of the weather, working non-stop on ‘around the house’ projects. I am relishing the retirement lifestyle, doing my own thing and occasionally assisting him with holding this… Continue reading Woodsman/woman Days
Finished!
Tina and I finished our Erie Canal bike tour today, 200 miles in 4 days. I can’t believe we did this, hills (yes, there were hills), camping, 2 flat tires, and all. Would I do 4 additional days, adding another 200 miles? Nah. I’m looking forward to a private shower and a real bed. The… Continue reading Finished!
My new reality 