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When I travel for work, vacation, bourbon shopping, or skating, I like to get a run in outdoors. It’s a fantastic way to see the city and the people who live in it from a different perspective. Here is a link to my Garmin Activities, and below are some highlights from the past couple years
First morning on the River was calm and beautiful. Guillermo explained that the river was nearly 30 feet above its normal level, officially in flood stage. It felt vast—less like a river and more like an inland sea. Entire sections of forest stood half-submerged, tree trunks disappearing into the dark, tannin-rich water mostly brown from
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We woke up once again at the Wyndham Costa del Sol, grabbed breakfast, and started to see who would be joining us on our next adventure—deep into the Amazon. Our Natural Habitat handler was already there with our LATAM tickets to Iquitos, and we were happy to find ourselves seated in the LATAM equivalent of
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We rolled back into Lima absurdly late after what can only be described as a journey from Huacachina. The bus seemed determined to drop every other person at their various hotels before us, and just when we thought we were nearing the end, we were shuffled into a van so they could “get us home
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We found out back in Cusco that our new travel friends Jon and Stephanie had unknowingly signed up for the same post-Machu Picchu excursion as us — a bus tour from Lima to explore Peru’s southern coast. The plan was simple: a boat tour of the Paracas National Reserve followed by a visit to the
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We woke up in the Palacio del Inka that looked straight out of a storybook — like a Spanish castle, complete with a sun-drenched courtyard, grand hallways, and lobby spaces bathed in natural light. Breakfast was buffet-style: fresh, crusty bread for Charlie, and a spread of meats and cheeses for me. After packing up, we
The day began with an early morning breakfast at the hotel overlooking the stunning river vista — Francis was eager to catch the first bus to Machu Picchu to start our hike. As we waited in line for the bus, Charlie found a curious local cat, and of course had to get some pets in.
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We woke up at the beautiful Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba to a breakfast of buttery croissants and fluffy omelets. After gathering our bags, we lounged on the front steps, sipping coffee and soaking in the serene morning views as we waited for our ride. Once it arrived, the NatHab team grabbed our bags and we were
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Waking up at the Inkaterra Urubamba was like stepping into a postcard. The morning light spilling over the Andes was absolutely breathtaking, and the serene atmosphere set the perfect tone for the day. Over a delicious breakfast—complete with fresh local ingredients and stunning views—we saw the rest of our crew and prepped for our day.
I woke up early this morning, far too early to be called restful. Sleep eluded me, but maybe it was the anticipation of the day ahead, or the strange barracks style feel of the Lima Costa del Sol. Breakfast and coffee were included, and we slowly met other people with NatHab tags on – our
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The Girls joined me for breakfast this morning at the Hotel, with my Spanish skills improving, especially when it comes to asking for a ham and cheese omelet. We brought both our Go Pro and the Go Pro Fusion, but the Fusion is so old that it isn’t truly supported, and I had been struggling
Another Day exploring Lima! After breakfast, and a successful mission to find Amy’s coveted Black Tea, we walked around Larcormar waiting on our Bus Tour of Lima. On the slow bus ride through town, our guide told us about the history of Lima, from the Incan time to the Conquistadors who conquered it for its
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We woke up in Lima to a beautiful view of sunshine and the ocean. After grabbing coffee in the lobby and checking in on the world, I had a delicious breakfast at the hotel, which included amazing charcuterie. Originally, we had booked a hotel in the middle of the city, but after seeing a Windows
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The Adventure Begins! With an early flight out of Detroit, we stayed at the Westin in the Airport, which everyone else seemed to be doing as well, as it took over an hour to get a table at the one restaurant in the Hotel. Nevertheless, it’s always a nice place to stay and bell services
Day 1 – Flight To Peru Read More »
Assembling a couple inherited gold mines in order to enjoy some quality LPs while I work
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What a Sun and Snow Packed Season it was
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