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The Epic La Gran Piedra Adventure

Joe — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 11:29:43 +0000

Wildfires, tree rat stew, a fallen tree blocking the road, slavery, a butterfly with clear wings, and a ride with the Cuban Air Force, this December 2016 La Gran Piedra day trip had almost everything. La Gran Piedra National Park (Parque … Continue reading →

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Arequipa, Home away from Home

Joe — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:42:47 +0000

Arequipa, Peru’s second city and location of its Constitutional Court was home base for a significant part of my trip. Its mild climate, manageable size, affordability, world heritage-listed historic centre, volcano backdrop and South America’s best food made the city … Continue reading →

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Birds and Insects in Arequipa

Joe — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 01:24:56 +0000

Arequipa, a desert city in Peru’s south, has fascinating birds and insects, including impressive hummingbirds. Following are photos and a video compilation from my visits there. This hummingbird is admiring a vase of flowers on the Katari Hotel rooftop A … Continue reading →

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Hot Spring, Waterfall and Flash Mystery: Highlights of Ollachea

Joe — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:12:16 +0000

Ollachea is stunningly set amongst the mountains, large waterfall and ancient terraces. These surroundings along with the natural hot spring make the mining services town worth visiting. At 2,785 high, Ollachea’s elevation and climate lie between tropical San Gaban 54 … Continue reading →

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