The shot below was taken just outside the main farmers market in Tupiza, Bolivia – Mercado Antonio Gilduran. It was a Saturday and the area was abuzz with folks from all around the city. For a video tour of the market and more photos of Tupiza click here. I went here almost every morning during…
I wasn’t really sure if it was worth the travel time and effort to visit Nazca, Peru and see the famous Nazca Lines. We could not afford an extra $100 a piece to fly around in a chartered plane to view from above so why bother? I’m very grateful that we did, and learned that…
Trekking in the Colca Canyon is a highlight of any visit to Peru, and we were no exception to that rule. It is also home to the famous ‘Cruz del Condor Viewpoint‘ where you can view magnificent Andean Condors up close. For the awesome teen it was his first major hike. He read websites and…
The photograph below is one of my favorite shots taken during our 4 1/2 years in South America. I think it is lovely; colorful, vibrant energy, nice representation of indigenous people who live in the Colca Canyon, Peru. But it is also because I know how the elderly lady looked beyond the lens (obviously very…
San Ignacio Jesuit Ruins in Posada, Argentina. The Jesuit mission ruins in Posada, Argentina are called ‘San Ignacio Mini’ but they are anything but small. As we made our way to visit Iguazu Falls, we visited the ruins which were a great photo op for both of us. I took the video below which walks…