The Peak | Machu Picchu
The group’s excitement grew as we winded down the penultimate day of our hike. We were tired, but Machu Picchu was in our sights.
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Sunday Funday
The Sunday sunshine was out in full force as we hustled towards Cusco’s famed San Pedro market in search of Alpaca sweaters and souvenirs. Nearly every store front we passed was open and blasting coverage of France and Croatia’s warm-ups, with the World Cup Championship start just an hour away. Continue reading “Sunday Funday”
Cuckoo for Cusco
Cusco is a picturesque town tucked away in the heart of the Peruvian Andes. As the once capital of … Continue reading Cuckoo for Cusco
The Ancestral Territory & A Brush with the Law
Breakfast at Hosteria PANTAVI was like having scrambled eggs inside New York’s MoMA. Art was splattered across the walls, each … Continue reading The Ancestral Territory & A Brush with the Law
Meeting the Women of Muisne & Atacames
In college my roommates and I often tried to do Sunday night dinners to celebrate the end of another week. … Continue reading Meeting the Women of Muisne & Atacames
La Mitad Del Mundo
La Mitad del Mundo – the Middle of the World – required an early call time, so at 7am I … Continue reading La Mitad Del Mundo
Hola, Ecuador!
AA 947 touched down in Quito around 7:45pm CT on Friday, 11/10. We deplaned and made our way to baggage … Continue reading Hola, Ecuador!
En Route To/Fun In Edinburgh
En route to Edinburgh, we decided to make a mini-detour to Melrose Abbey – one of Scotland’s most acclaimed historical sights. The Abbey dates back to the 1100’s when it was founded by Cistercian monks per request of King David I of Scotland. To this day, it is beautifully in tact and sits nestled in a valley within the town of Melrose. It really is breathtaking as you approach, with lush green hills that look like they were painted into the background.
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Call Scotland Yard! Patrick is Officially 30!
Hello, World. The Two For Takeoff duo have missed the blog and are thrilled to share our latest adventure with you all. So, we should start from the beginning with this one. Continue reading “Call Scotland Yard! Patrick is Officially 30!”