Life in Lima is filled with interesting and strange memories, and sometimes just mundane. I arrived for a party late, more than an hour after the appointed time, and i was still the first one there! But I did like the sign in the bathroom: Don’t throw into the toilet:PaperFeminine productsCellphoensLove lettersSocksSoda cansHopes or dreamsContinue reading “Lima life – memories”
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Lima life – proud moments
My life in Lima Peru centered around 2 things… surfing and working on the Panamerican games. So how great was the pleasure in working all those into a single day? After preparing the venues for the games, we had to get it ready for games mode. I liked the metaphor in turning a normal vehicleContinue reading “Lima life – proud moments”
A visit to the Kruger National Park
One of the things I learnt while living abroad is how much there is in my beautiful home country to appreciate. So on a visit to the family, I convinced my trusty travel partners (my parents) to make a 2 day trip to the Kruger National park. My last visit was when I was aContinue reading “A visit to the Kruger National Park”
Mexican advanture – Huatulco
Its not every day you get picked up by a guy in a van, and definitely not when the van is as cool as this one. Our guide picked us up from the hotel and took us to his studio near the beach, where we were ready to get our hands dirty. This was probablyContinue reading “Mexican advanture – Huatulco”
Mexican adventure – cooking and mole in Oaxaca
Oaxaca is known as a foodie destination in Mexico and also the home of Mole, a dipping sauce that is often made with chocolate (or bugs). We had the opportunity to attend a cooking class to learn how it is done and i was super happy for the opportunity. After starting the roasting of someContinue reading “Mexican adventure – cooking and mole in Oaxaca”
Mexcican adventure – Birthdays and other festivities
In the last few years I have inadvertently had a few very special birthday adventures in far flung and exotic places and this year was no different. To celebrate my special day, our guide treated me to a cake of my choosing (chocolate tres leches) and I enjoyed it with a cup of incredible OaxacaContinue reading “Mexcican adventure – Birthdays and other festivities”
Mexican adventure – Puebla
Puebla is known for its beautiful tile work, but in my mind it sticks out as the city with the colours. It is filled with beautiful crafts and I was struck by the detail that goes into everything, from the pretty doorways, the detailed embroidery, the painted tiles and even the dessert! Every building, rightContinue reading “Mexican adventure – Puebla”
Mexican adventure – Mexico City
No stay to Latinamerica would be complete without a bit of a visit to Mexico, so when I had a few free days thats exactly what I did. On arrival my lovely guide, Karina took my straight to Teotihuacan. My flight was slightly delayed and getting out of the airport was a challenge so we hadContinue reading “Mexican adventure – Mexico City”
Weekend in Santiago de Chile
I started my Saturday morning by taking a walk from my accommodation to the nearest metro station to join up with and a Sites and Bites tour, to get an idea of the lay of the land in the city, and see what it has to offer in terms of snacks La Moneda We startedContinue reading “Weekend in Santiago de Chile”
The mighty Amazon
During our visit to the Iquitos region, our amazing and talented travel agent, Christian Arteaga booked a few days for us to stay at Amak Lodge. It is located some distance from the jungle city, and you can only reach it by a combination of boat rides and walks. I asked before hand if there isContinue reading “The mighty Amazon”
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