Moitara Cafe, Abadiania, Brazil

A gem of a surprise to find this little oasis in Abadiana, Brazil. My first visit I ordered a pineapple mint juice and Spirit served me a delicious impromptu cultural feast at Cafe… Continue reading →

Sanctuary of Dom Brosco in Brasilia, Brazil

“This is the closet feeling you will get to swimming under water,” a woman tells me prior to stepping in. A few steps in and I’m astonished by the Sanctuary of Dom Brosco’s… Continue reading →

Meeting Huayna Picchu

Our last morning in this beautiful oasis and we were up at 5 A.M. with just enough time to eat scrumptious quinoa pancakes and an egg omelet. I was delighted to load up… Continue reading →

Aguas Calientes: The Eagle and The Condor

Aguas Calientes is a beautiful and peaceful town.  It was quiet as I walked through town one evening enjoying the mouthwatering smells coming from the food vendors.  I walked by a full size… Continue reading →

Machu Picchu

It’s 2pm and time to make our way to Machu Picchu!  It’s was a short 10-15 minute walk from the Inka Terra Hotel to the the buses going up to Machu Picchu.  That’s… Continue reading →

Bienvenidos A Machu Picchu Pueblo – Aguas Calientes

We arrived in Aguas Calientes which is one step closer to Machu Picchu.  Everything in Aguas Calientes is within walking distance.  There are no vehicles except the train and the buses that take… Continue reading →

From the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes via the Peru Rail Train

It was time to continue on this journey after having stayed in the Sacred Valley for a couple of days.  In order to get closer to Machu Picchu, a 1 ½ hours train… Continue reading →

Sol y Luna School, Sacred Valley Children

Part of the afternoon was spent at the Sol y Luna School.  The Adventurers club members had the opportunity to donate either money or supplies to the school.  Mike Dooley gave the kids… Continue reading →

Tambo Del Inka Hotel in the Sacred Valley

I was at the Tambo Del Inka Hotel during my stay in the Sacred Valley.  This hotel was nothing less than luxury and to top it off every employee came across as kind… Continue reading →

Payment to the Earth Ceremony in the Sacred Valley of Peru

As we arrived that evening at our hotel in the Sacred Valley, there was a shaman waiting for us. The shaman along with his two assistants would be doing a “Payment to the… Continue reading →