Cusco and Saksaywaman, Peru
(December 13) The ancient Inca capital of Cusco is today a city of about half a million people. The elevation is over 14,000 feet. New visitors may find that they… Read more »
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Machu Picchu, Peru
(December 11) On the train to Machu Picchu. Remnants of the Inca trail from Cusco can be seen through the window.
The Sacred Valley, Peru
(December 9) We stop to take pictures at a spot overlooking the Sacred Valley of the Incas, located roughly between the old Inca capital of Cusco and Machu Picchu. It… Read more »
North Seymour Island, Galápagos
(December 7) Frigate birds swoop around the boat as it travels between the islands. North Seymour is a small flat island with lots of wildlife. A blue footed booby.
Black Turtle Cove, Galápagos
(December 6) Black Turtle Cove (Caleta Tortuga Negra) is a mangrove swamp on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. A heron.
South Plaza Island, Galápagos
(December 7) South Plaza is a tiny flat island produced by lava that welled out of the sea without ever forming a proper volcano.
Bartolomé Island, Galápagos
(December 6) Bartolomé is one of the youngest islands. Its volcano last erupted in 1904. It is a barren place with a stark sort of beauty. We set out early… Read more »
Charles Darwin Research Station, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
(December 5) A heron sits on a bush by the dock.
Santa Cruz Highlands, Galápagos
Santa Cruz is the second-largest island in the Galápagos and has the largest population, about 12,000 people, mostly in the town of Puerto Ayora. During the rainy season the highlands… Read more »
Floreana Island, Galápagos
(December 4) Floreana Island has a colorful history, much of which seems to involve would-be settlers killing each other or dying of thirst. A yellow warbler sits on a pile… Read more »