Only the Strong Survive in the Colca Canyon of Peru
The Colca Canyon is one of Peru’s hidden gems. The Colca River cuts through plateaus and mountains, dividing farmland asContinue Reading
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Titillating Lake Titicaca
Every elementary school boy (at least in mine) probably knew next to nothing about Peru, but had probably heard ofContinue Reading
All Roads Led to Cusco
We arrived in Cusco after our stay in the Sacred Valley and visit to Machu Picchu. Cusco was the centerContinue Reading
Drifting Across the High Plains of Peru
Leaving the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu behind, we headed to Cusco through the high plains of Peru. The pampaContinue Reading
Wide Eyed with Wonder at Machu Picchu
“There are several ways to get to Machu Picchu”, he said, “and you’ve chosen the nicest one”. We boarded theContinue Reading
Acclimating in the Sacred Valley of Peru
We arrived from Amsterdam to Lima and one day later ascended into the Andes. Needless to say, if you’re familiarContinue Reading
The Tulips of Amsterdam, Our Day with Olga in the Fields
When we planned a trip to South America, we chose to transit through Amsterdam for its direct flights. But beingContinue Reading
Douro in Springtime
With visiting family, we headed north and returned to the Douro Valley for the first time in several years. We’veContinue Reading
Exploring the Northern Coast of Portugal
On a trip in late summer and fall of 2021, we headed north to pick our way around the northernContinue Reading
Meeting Across the River in Almada
On a sparkling late winter Saturday, we set out from home to head across the Tejo River to Almada. We’veContinue Reading
The Traveling Ridleys 