On the fourth day in Europe, we took a day trip from Paris to London. Our train was leaving at 0817 and we were told to arrive two hours prior to departure. The plan was to leave the hotel at 0530 to catch the metro …
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Divas Doing Europe: Paris
About two years ago, I mentioned to a friend that I would take her to Paris. I really never gave it a thought afterward. Well….as a college graduation gift to herself, she said to me, you are taking me to Paris. Allow me to give …
Machu Picchu: Stairway to Heaven, Part 2 ⛰
Designated as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu is believed to have been a royal estate or sacred religious site for the Inca people (whose civilization was wiped out by Spanish invaders in the 16th century). The good news is …
The Road to Machu Picchu: Ollantaytambo
During the road trip to Machu Picchu, we were in elevation about 11,000 feet. Remember where we all took precautions for altitude sickness. Well…….we had one Leo who had it bad. The Virgo had it mildly. The other Leo had no symptoms. Me…none! However, I …
The Road to Machu Picchu: Luxury Capsule in the Sky
So we got spit on by a llama, got a little salty, and saw some rings, what more can we see on the Road to Machu Picchu? How about “luxury capsule” that hangs from the top of a mountain? Yep, you can live high in …