From a heavenly place in Ollantaytambo…a bus ride to the train…and then another bus ride…we arrive at Macchu Pichu…The mountain views, and Incan architecture are spectactular! My trusty camera has no juice…batteries are both dead. My mate has a point and shoot…and it is on a stone by the edge of the temple of the sun that I sit and take in the wonder of the universe…connecting with all.
Arrived in Halifax this afternoon. My first time east of Quebec City…What a city! Perfect afternoon to start our vacation. Dinner at the 5 Fishermen, a walk downtown and then along the boardwalk, the city is lively, happy and fun. Grateful today for vacation time with MAO and Pa Hayes,…
After 2 days of alternating rain and sunshine, today there is a bright blue sky and hot sunshine. Perfect day for a visit with the fish, rum drinks and lunch at the Chastenet beach bar. Even under the shade of palm trees, it is not long before I am sweating….
An early start this morning, walking at sunrise in the Havana neighbourhoods. An incredible place, unlike any other I have every experienced. In the afternoon, we go to a Cuban Social club for lunch and are surprised with a visit to a practicing band, a few of the 35,000 talented…
I remember it was just magical there. Thought they had closed it for a few months due to severe flooding…Great sky!
We were very fortunate that the railways were reopened. Damage from the flooding was quite severe and there are great efforts continually repairing. It is absolutely magical here…we were blessed with a beautiful blue sky and no rain…Simply incredible!
SaBEE,
Great Classic shot of Macchu Picchu! You mention your stay at ”Ollantaytambo". Did they tell you what "-tambo" means?
We stayed in "Tambopaxi" while riding up at the Cotopaxi volcano. It is an Inca word – means "refuge" or "one-night stopover". The Incas were apparently nomadic and had these "tambos" along their major roads travelling from one place to another. Who knew??
Language is quite amazing isn’t it?!
For a one-night stopover, it was a pretty fabulous place in most spectacular setting! Could easily have stayed a week…