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.
Early in the morning we set out to visit homes in Havana, with Orlando Lazaro Ortega, Cuban photographer, from HIP (Havana International Photography) Were I a writer, I would be much be equipped to share the experiences of the homes we went into. Many steps taken up to apartments, home…
Checked out of the hotel in the morning, and on the bus to Vinales, in the province of Pinar del Rio. The bus takes us through the beautiful countryside of Cuba, to a spectacular view from our hotel in Vinales. Before dinner, we have our first photo review. Wow! I…
Lunch break at Sugar Beach after a morning of work. Met a friendly couple at the bar… from the beach bar to sunset cocktails at the Villa – and then downtown Soufriere. Moving from bar to bar, our guide runs into friends along the way. A fun night dancing our…
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…