As I mentioned in my last Panama post, I made it about two days before I wanted to go do something. I had read about the archeological site of El Cano, and we decided to hire a car to drive over and explore for the morning. It was about an hour drive from the resort. We … [Read more...]
Is Hiking to the Sun Gate Worth It at Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu in the Afternoon Sun We actually weren't planning to walk to the Sun Gate on our free morning at Machu Picchu. Most trekkers come in through the Sun Gate, as it is the end of the Inca Trail. But for those of us who didn't trek, the Sun Gate is about a mile up from … [Read more...]
My Five Impressions of Cusco, Peru–A City Everyone Has an Opinion About
Cusco, nestled in the clouds at about 12,000 feet, is a fascinating city in which Incan and Spanish history collide. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was the capital of the Inca Empire. We spent about a day and a half in Cusco, stopping there on our way to the Sacred … [Read more...]
Exploring the Archaeological Site of Ollantaytambo, Peru
Everyone goes to Peru to see Machu Picchu. I mean, that's why we went to Peru too. But the Inca Empire seriously spans the entire country of Peru (and much of the far-west of South America, in general). Only about 2 hours from Cusco, which was both the political and … [Read more...]
Itinerary for Four Wonderful Days Around Naples, Italy
While we definitely could have spent longer in Naples, Italy last spring, four days was a great amount of time to accomplish what we came there for and also enjoy the trip. So for those of you interested in archaeology and looking for a quick European weekend getaway, I would … [Read more...]
