http://adventuresoftwo.com current location: Santiago, Chile Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:46:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://adventuresoftwo.com http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/24/torrestwo/ http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/24/torrestwo/#comments Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:09:18 +0000 adventuresoftwo http://adventuresoftwo.com/?p=2256 Continue reading →]]> http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/24/torrestwo/feed/ 0 adventuresoftwo _DSC3836 _DSC3862 _DSC3908 _DSC3894 _DSC3946 _DSC4035 _DSC4070 _DSC4063 _DSC4085 Rainbow _DSC4103 _DSC4177 _DSC4131 _DSC4126 _DSC4163 _DSC4168 "got a little bit of a hot spot..." _DSC3812 _DSC3817 _DSC3836 _DSC3844 _DSC3862 _DSC3869 _DSC3873 _DSC3874 _DSC3875 _DSC3876 _DSC3883 _DSC3885 _DSC3889 _DSC3894 _DSC3904 _DSC3908 _DSC3915 _DSC3922 _DSC3924 _DSC3929 _DSC3938 _DSC3944 _DSC3946 _DSC3959 _DSC3970 Max 1 Personas... yeah _DSC3978 _DSC3980 _DSC3982 ladder to the top of the bridge _DSC3993 _DSC3996 we go where? _DSC4009 _DSC4013 glacier ice _DSC4016 _DSC4035 _DSC4037 _DSC4048 _DSC4060 _DSC4063 _DSC4069 _DSC4070 _DSC4073 _DSC4078 _DSC4085 Rainbow Avalanche! _DSC4101 _DSC4103 _DSC4126 _DSC4131 _DSC4139 _DSC4142 _DSC4148 _DSC4153 _DSC4163 _DSC4165 _DSC4168 _DSC4172 _DSC4175 _DSC4177 "got a little bit of a hot spot..." http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/22/torreson/ http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/22/torreson/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:22:24 +0000 adventuresoftwo http://adventuresoftwo.com/?p=2210 Continue reading →]]> http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/22/torreson/feed/ 3 adventuresoftwo We're a little excited Let it begin on the drive to Torres del Paine cant control herself trail to our campsite It just kept getting better trying to stay warm in the sleeping bag _DSC3491 _DSC3640 _DSC3801 on the drive to Torres del Paine We're a little excited _DSC3324 the towers in the distance Let it begin cant control herself trail to our campsite _DSC3364 we are here Torres in the dawn light It just kept getting better _DSC3394 trying to stay warm in the sleeping bag _DSC3419 someone's happy _DSC3437 _DSC3443 here comes the sun _DSC3464 let the lightshow begin _DSC3491 _DSC3496 _DSC3499 _DSC3507 _DSC3538 _DSC3544 _DSC3548 _DSC3574 _DSC3614 _DSC3626 _DSC3640 _DSC3644 _DSC3668 _DSC3717 _DSC3734 _DSC3739 _DSC3775 hiking toward the Andes big bend in the earth _DSC3796 http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/22/strai/ http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/22/strai/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:47:40 +0000 adventuresoftwo http://adventuresoftwo.com/?p=2197 Continue reading →]]> http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/22/strai/feed/ 0 adventuresoftwo had to put my feet in Old School Scuba Suit _DSC3281 Old School Scuba Suit _DSC3243 _DSC3246 pier in the Strait of Magellan trying to get in without actually getting wet our farthest point south! had to put my feet in YIKES ITS FREEZING! _DSC3281 _DSC3304 http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/13/chile-one/ http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/13/chile-one/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:28:23 +0000 adventuresoftwo http://adventuresoftwo.com/?p=2115 Continue reading →]]> http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/13/chile-one/feed/ 4 adventuresoftwo Bug with a view... Strike a pose! Beautiful Bird street art Our ascendor (elevator) to the top of the hill Cheeeeeeeesey. Awesome tin buildings are everywhere! Street Art Truck for sale, anyone? "In the proess of repairing. Don't tow." Street art with glass and mirrors. Smile Ron! Grafitti...everywhere. Lizard street art Bird and snake street art Creepy but awesome street art. Photoshoot door waiting to happen. Art in the alley. View of the houses on the hill. Bricks and paint - the perfet combination! Cheeeeeeeesey. I'd vote for you clown. What is not to like with art all around? Private property. Lion, pig, or puma? Nice wiring job! Colorful streets of Valpariso! Bug with a view... Valpariso - the most colorful city! Piano steps! So many steps! Golden era of Valpo...and today. Trolley to the top! Our ascendor (elevator) to the top of the hill Mmmmm....free cookies! Worm/Clown? Beautiful Bird street art Valpo's handicap ramps? This city if a-okay! Keeping an eye on the port. Van Gogh...with a Chilean twist. Strike a pose! So many bright houses! I've got my eye on you... http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/07/cuzco-colonial-europe-with-a-south-american-twist/ http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/07/cuzco-colonial-europe-with-a-south-american-twist/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:49:45 +0000 adventuresoftwo http://adventuresoftwo.com/?p=2093 Continue reading →]]> http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/07/cuzco-colonial-europe-with-a-south-american-twist/feed/ 0 adventuresoftwo Busy day on the Plaza Another view from the square The expertly shaped 12 angle stone The streets downtown feel almost European Staircase at the church Fountain at Plaza de Armes Colonial Architecture Ron Downtown Cuzco Not even a hair could fit in these seams Clouds above town Staircase at the church Many different types of brick in one foundation The expertly shaped 12 angle stone View from the balcony Busy day on the Plaza So Stuffed, I might be sick. Clean Plate Club for Ron... not so much for Barbara Nearly the size of my face Barbara doing work on her burger The streets downtown feel almost European Another view from the square Ron near the plaza _DSC3127 Big church on Plaza de Armes Fountain at Plaza de Armes Colonial Architecture Ron Downtown Cuzco Not even a hair could fit in these seams Clouds above town Staircase at the church Many different types of brick in one foundation The expertly shaped 12 angle stone View from the balcony Busy day on the Plaza So Stuffed, I might be sick. Clean Plate Club for Ron... not so much for Barbara Nearly the size of my face Barbara doing work on her burger The streets downtown feel almost European Another view from the square Ron near the plaza _DSC3127 Big church on Plaza de Armes http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/06/machu-picchu-the-most-special-place-in-the-world/ http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/06/machu-picchu-the-most-special-place-in-the-world/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:29:56 +0000 adventuresoftwo http://adventuresoftwo.com/?p=2047 Continue reading →]]> http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/06/machu-picchu-the-most-special-place-in-the-world/feed/ 0 adventuresoftwo One of my favorites Up and at it at 330am Hightailing up the trail Our first view of Machu Picchu We Made It! Clouds coming in Just Awesome Jimmy giving us a lecture about this incredible place Barbara taking it all in Sun Temple _DSC3027 Barbara looking over the edge on the way to the Inca Bridge _DSC3075 Barbara looking over the edge on the way to the Inca Bridge Big Drop Up and at it at 330am Hightailing up the trail Following the Inca Trail to the Sun Gate Up the last set of stairs- the 'Gringo Killer' Our first view of Machu Picchu A Huge Complex _DSC2734 We Made It! a very happy Barbara! Clouds coming in _DSC2790 Last stop _DSC2802 Huayna Picchu is the peak in the back Sun hitting the walls of Machu Picchu Stunning _DSC2852 _DSC2853 _DSC2861 Our entire crew (we forgot to pack our team tshirts) _DSC2897 Jimmy giving us a lecture about this incredible place Just Awesome crazy stonework near a temple Sun Temple An Ancient Fountain _DSC2958 Giant millipede The Sundial A rock that perfectly mimicks the mountain behind it _DSC2977 Terraces Barbara taking it all in We did it! _DSC3017 Barbara getting air _DSC3027 One of my favorites Sun Gate is the notch in the horizon http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/06/eating-birthday-cake-at-12000-feet-on-the-inca-trail/ http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/06/eating-birthday-cake-at-12000-feet-on-the-inca-trail/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:24:45 +0000 adventuresoftwo http://adventuresoftwo.com/?p=1976 Continue reading →]]> http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/03/06/eating-birthday-cake-at-12000-feet-on-the-inca-trail/feed/ 1 adventuresoftwo Getting air at the beginning of the Inka Trail At the Starting Gate Barbara crossing the first bridge Barbara in a window Lots of steps Match Candle _DSC2380 Finally a clearer view of the Andes _DSC2519 Getting Ready At the Starting Gate Getting air at the beginning of the Inka Trail Barbara crossing the first bridge The first ruins site way down below Barbara on the Inca Trail Guard post above the first ruin Ah, the Andes _DSC2198 _DSC2203 Barbara in a window Our First Night's Site Fancy Pants dining at almost 12000 feet Trumpet Flower Day Two Lots of steps Porters Pack Team Oregon The whole group on top of Dead Womens Pass at 13800' Jumping to 13803' Chef brings in the cake Match Candle Birthday Girl _DSC2307 Late night talk over tea _DSC2325 _DSC2326 _DSC2338 Steep Trail _DSC2349 _DSC2351 _DSC2374 Rocks stacked at one of the ruins Getting out of the rain _DSC2380 _DSC2412 _DSC2417 touring in the rain _DSC2427 Mountains looming _DSC2438 Finally a clearer view of the Andes _DSC2481 _DSC2489 _DSC2493 _DSC2495 _DSC2502 _DSC2519 _DSC2526 _DSC2538 _DSC2565 Perched out on the Terrace _DSC2583 _DSC2585 Looking out over the Chasm _DSC2592 _DSC2599 Barbara on the terrace _DSC2611 _DSC2619 Steep Stairs _DSC2641 _DSC2646 _DSC2658 _DSC2674 happy wife! http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/02/28/punotocuzco/ http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/02/28/punotocuzco/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:33:36 +0000 adventuresoftwo http://adventuresoftwo.com/?p=1938 Continue reading →]]> http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/02/28/punotocuzco/feed/ 0 adventuresoftwo Big Sky at 12000 feet above sea level The Islanders wait for us Peruvian Flag on the ride to Uro Island Island Construction Demonstration Our Clothier The full get up Clouds a-brewing Steps up to the colonial church Inca Ruins Massive gate into the Sacred Valley above Cuzco Reeds On Lake Titicaca Big Sky at 12000 feet above sea level Peruvian Flag on the ride to Uro Island The Islanders wait for us Drying Reeds Had to taste the reed too- they eat it Island Construction Demonstration The Island Chief helps with the demo Barbara plays dress up Our Clothier Ron's clothes are not nearly as colorful Barbara looking over the local wares Piglet Island The full get up The call this the Mercades Benz of the local boats Our send off The reed stack is almost 6 feet thick here Clouds a-brewing Barbara and Ron on Lake Titicaca First Church we stopped at on the Inka Express Tour Big country to cross on way to Cuzco _DSC2072 Inca Ruins ~60 feet tall The round bases from these pillars are rather atypical of Incan construction _DSC2080 flower with a recontructed silo in the back Check out the stair going up the retaining wall Steps Our last church of the day Steps up to the colonial church Cool stone paving Reeds On Lake Titicaca Big Sky at 12000 feet above sea level Peruvian Flag on the ride to Uro Island The Islanders wait for us Massive gate into the Sacred Valley above Cuzco Drying Reeds Had to taste the reed too- they eat it Island Construction Demonstration The Island Chief helps with the demo Barbara plays dress up Our Clothier Ron's clothes are not nearly as colorful Barbara looking over the local wares Piglet Island The full get up The call this the Mercades Benz of the local boats Our send off The reed stack is almost 6 feet thick here Clouds a-brewing Barbara and Ron on Lake Titicaca First Church we stopped at on the Inka Express Tour Big country to cross on way to Cuzco _DSC2072 Inca Ruins ~60 feet tall The round bases from these pillars are rather atypical of Incan construction _DSC2080 flower with a recontructed silo in the back Check out the stair going up the retaining wall Steps Our last church of the day Steps up to the colonial church Cool stone paving http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/02/28/nazca-lines-ancient-doodles/ http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/02/28/nazca-lines-ancient-doodles/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:57:51 +0000 adventuresoftwo http://adventuresoftwo.com/?p=1886 Continue reading →]]> http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/02/28/nazca-lines-ancient-doodles/feed/ 0 adventuresoftwo _DSC1686 _DSC1694 We dodged a nun as well Whale _DSC1737 the Hummingbird Hands Hummingbird _DSC1686 We dodged a nun as well _DSC1691 _DSC1694 _DSC1697 _DSC1699 _DSC1700 _DSC1704 _DSC1709 _DSC1717 _DSC1719 _DSC1723 _DSC1727 _DSC1730 _DSC1735 _DSC1737 _DSC1740 Whale Massive triangle Another angle _DSC1763 Astronaut _DSC1798 The monkey the Hummingbird Hummingbird _DSC1841 Alcatraz _DSC1855 Hands _DSC1904 _DSC1908 _DSC1913 _DSC1921 _DSC1923 _DSC1939 _DSC1942 _DSC1943 _DSC1946 Whale Massive triangle Another angle Astronaut The monkey http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/02/28/sailing-out-of-new-zealand-and-landing-in-houston/ http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/02/28/sailing-out-of-new-zealand-and-landing-in-houston/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:33:18 +0000 adventuresoftwo http://adventuresoftwo.com/?p=1845 Continue reading →]]> http://adventuresoftwo.com/2013/02/28/sailing-out-of-new-zealand-and-landing-in-houston/feed/ 0 adventuresoftwo Goin' my way? Sail boats in the sound Hard at work crewing the boat Setting sail Oh, don't mind me... One...Two...Three...JUMP! Hip! Hip! Hooray for a new set of wheels! Kaleb - the monster man NASA Mission Control Center Nicki, Dan, Ava, and Kaleb _DSC1625 Nasa control center _DSC1554 Nasa control center _DSC1583 _DSC1592 _DSC1609 _DSC1611 Setting sail Hard at work crewing the boat _DSC1625 Sail boats in the sound Dashing sailor Oh, don't mind me... Loving the new Subaru! Hip! Hip! Hooray for a new set of wheels! Nicki, Dan, Ava, and Kaleb The new ride Jump Ava! Playing at the park buddy, barbara, ava & kaleb kaleb mission control