Monthly Archives: October 2013

PERU – Cusco to Puno, Lake Titicaca and the Floating Islands

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

We took the Hogwarts Express Perurail train from Machu Picchu back to Cusco, had a short overnight stay and then boarded our standard size bus headed toward Puno and Lake Titicaca. It was to be a full 8 hour day … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day – Which path to choose?

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph
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MACHU PICCHU – Magical, Mystical, Memorable

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438-1472).  Known by many as The Lost City of the Incas, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983 and in 2007 it was … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day – Cicada hatching

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

The Cicada is often called a locust by mistake, although they are not related.  Known throughout the world because of their size but even more so because of their unique sound. Regularly eaten around the world in locations such as China, Myanmar, … Continue reading →

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In Pictures – Balboa Island

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sometimes your best choice is to be a tourist in your own backyard.  We are so fortunate that Southern California offers some amazing options to do just that.   Our weather is mild year-round.  These were taken in February of this year.  It was … Continue reading →

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Update – Visits from around the world

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Last month I posted a list of countries that are home to people that have visited my blog.  I was thrilled that people from 23 different countries had taken the time to stop by, check out my pictures and musings, … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day – Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph
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PERU – More of Cusco and a train ride through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Our final day in Cusco was a free day with nothing scheduled.  With some of our cohorts still a bit under the weather, Tim and I set out on our own.  We shopped our way toward the main square, stopping en … Continue reading →

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PERU – The city of Cusco, UNESCO World Heritage Site, colorful, vibrant, welcoming

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Today my trip down memory lane jumps from Europe to South America.  So many people have Machu Picchu on their bucket list and we were fortunate to be able to check that off in late August, 2009. This was our first time in … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day – Golden

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Here are some “golden” quotes… Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions.  You may have a heart of gold, but so does a hard boiled egg. ~ Author unknown Don’t miss all the beautiful colors of the … Continue reading →

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