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.
Boys are off to see The Mistress (aka GOLF) this morning. My day is a morning hike on Middle Head, lunch and then a massage at the spa. So relaxing! Meeting up again in the late afternoon, conversation on the deck with other guests is lively. Dinner on the patio,…
Woke up late this morning – slightly confused and still jet lagged… Missed breakfast and went for a coffee and croissant instead. After a trip to Hanalei Bay – to pick up a few essentials, an afternoon on the beach was perfect. And sunset sublime. Grateful today for rest to…
Friendship is the gold thread that ties the heart of all the world. – John Evelyn This year marks our fifth spring in Galena. Every one of those years, we have had wonderful times at Pine Hollow Inn with the Mathys. I always look forward to this spring getaway. Since…
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…