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Chapter 5: Final Destination Machu Picchu
The day we been trekking for!! Travelers have the option to hop on a bus from Aguas Calientes, (the city next to Machu Picchu) at 5:30 AM to make their 6:00 AM Machu Picchu reservations. We woke up at 3:30 AM, left the hostel by 4:00 AM— hoping to beat the bus and make sunrise.…
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Chapter 4: Santa Teresa’s hot springs to Aguas Calientes
Finally, a morning where we can start with relaxation! After breakfast today (pancakes, eggs, and more pasta.. yes I said pasta for breakfast at 7:30 AM!), we caught a tuktuk to soothe our muscles + strained knee. We were hoping to enjoy the Cocalmayo thermal bath the previous day. But this morning worked out better.…
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Chapter 2: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
Our wake this morning is at 5:00 am. We had breakfast at the home stay. Honestly, the worst breakfast ever. Water downed oatmeal with 3 small slices of banana, cold toast with jam or butter, eggs were decent and the option for tea/coffee to drink. At least it was enough to get us through the…
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Chapter 1: Solo – 5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
Introductory: Machu Picchu is a one of the newer seven wonders of the world recently discovered in the early 1900s hidden in Andes mountain range. With it being so remote, the real question is how can it be visited? Which route provides the best experience and view of this beautiful, large country? What maxes our…
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Ica, Peru
Stopping by this city was mainly for Huacachina. Known as the sandboarding, dune buggy, amazing sunset and party experience. After the 5 1/2 hour bus ride, we decided to stay at a hostel outside of Huacachina. This is to avoid high prices (maintaining our $35 dollar budget). And to also see what was outside of…
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South America: Lima, Peru
Over the next 200 days, we are going to be living off of $35 USD a day each Arrival: Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez When purchasing a SIM card, the location is extremely important. It was pretty jaw dropping from just being one floor away. If you stop by the Claro (cellular service company) kiosk at…
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Austin, Texas
Finally.. my postponed online journal for Texas! I am currently still in PR though! I visited Austin, Texas July 2nd, 2021 – July 5th, 2021 – a Fourth of July weekend! I’ve been to Dallas, Texas multiple times but, Austin attracted me more in many ways. Is it because Seattle and Austin would be recognized…
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Dominican Republic
Cities visited:Santo Domingo & Punta Cana This trip started from May 23 through May 28. Our flight departed from Luis Munoz Marin, PR and arrived Santo Domingo, Las Americas, DR. The first night was spent in Santo Domingo- in a hostel (with free breakfast). For the next few nights we decided to spend it in…
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Most Visited Cities in Puerto Rico
Old San Juan is such a beautiful spot with history from the cobblestone ground straight through the colorful buildings. This gives you an “awe, wow” moment. AND imagine that with the sunset. Many food options, town events (live music) and exercise (a great 1 hr walk from the current Airbnb). Honestly, it doesn’t feel like…
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Bioluminescent Bay
I HAVE NEVER SEEN THE OCEAN GLOW! Guinness Book of World Records recognized Vieques, Mosquito Bay as the “brightest bioluminescent bay” in the world! Below is a video of what my IPhone 12 Pro could capture.Unfortunately, the GoPro and Canon could not capture the color. Bio Bay Short Clip P.S. Getting into the water smelt…
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