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Monthly Archives: May 2011
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Chapter 12: Cold Cusco Nights Monday, May 10 A subdued sense overcame me during breakfast. Was this lethargy something more profound than feeling under the weather? My pale expression remained with me as I arrived for Spanish class. I soon … Continue reading
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Chapter 13: Home Stay in Cusco Monday, May 17 Over breakfast I further acquainted myself with two ladies from New York State, Liz and Sue. They were mature characters enjoying a bit of stimulating adventure in their retirement. Their view … Continue reading
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Chapter 14: Machu Picchu Monday, May 24 I was up for breakfast at a strangely early time. Rosa, with her big smile, welcomed me back to the house. I wanted to play some guitar, but a cut finger made it … Continue reading
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Chapter 15: Health and Hospital Monday, June 7 Since Cameron’s departure I felt quite subdued and a little desolate. However, my return to Spanish class rewarded me with a big hug from Ana. She remarked that I looked a lot … Continue reading
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Chapter 16: Boleto Turistico Del Cusco Monday, June 14 Cusco’s night-time street sounds were something I quickly got used to. Loud thumping music and barking dogs were a frequent experience around the San Blas neighbourhood. It just added to the … Continue reading
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Chapter 17: Inti Raymi Winter Solstice Fesitival of the Sun Monday, June 21 … Continue reading
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Chapter 18: Miraflores, Lima Wednesday, June 30 Altitude descent throughout the night brought its own challenges. My ears ached. The cramped space around my seat afforded little comfort. I slept a little but awoke to see the daybreak. The sun … Continue reading
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Chapter 19: Inca Cola and a piece of cake in Huanchaco Sunday, July 4 … Continue reading
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Chapter 20: Sunny Mancora Friday, July 9 The roaring sound of a middle-aged woman snoring in the seat behind me soundtracked the night journey to Piura. I slept a little of the way though and optimism occupied my thoughts. I … Continue reading
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Chapter 21: Quito, Ecuador. Tuesday, July 13 … Continue reading
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