November 23, 2013
by Ken
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Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of Quito, we headed to Ecuador’s third-largest city, Cuenca. Despite a population of half a million, Cuenca still manages to feel like a small town. We splurged on a luxurious place to stay, choosing … Continue reading
November 20, 2013
by Ken
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An overcast sky was ever-present during our stay in Quito, but in many ways the weather just enhanced the scene. Instead of dulling the colors, the dark rolling clouds seemed to transform the landscape into a dark and rich painting … Continue reading
November 16, 2013
by Ken
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Mile-High City? Meh. Try 1.8 Miles. Because of our unexpectedly late arrival in Quito, it was late in the following day when we finally opened our eyes and officially arrived in South America. And, hey, does anyone else feel a … Continue reading
November 11, 2013
by Ken
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The Lure of Peru For all of my life, I have been fascinated by South America. As a teenager, I loved to read about adventurers who travelled deep into the Amazon jungle or high amid the Andes. When I first … Continue reading
July 23, 2012
by Ken
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To celebrate our twentieth wedding anniversary, my wife Jan and I wanted to travel somewhere exotic and far away. We settled on Istanbul, Turkey, and booked our trip immediately. Despite our impulsive decision, the choice proved to be an excellent … Continue reading
June 21, 2007
by Ken
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I happened across some very nice San Miguel de Allende photos posted today over at TravelBlog. Click on the “more” caption under the first photo to open a window for easy navigation through the shots. For more photos, you can … Continue reading
February 13, 2006
by Ken
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I’m just returning from a week-long vacation in Belize. (See my Photos from Belize.) Snorkeling, Maya ruins, and a helicopter tour over the Cockscomb Basin were the highlights. If they came out OK I’ll soon post some underwater photos from … Continue reading