Monthly Archives: February 2019

Gold and Arms in Lima

Posted on February 20, 2019 by kcbernick

Monday, February 4, 2019 This is our last day in Peru, We paid a visit to the Gold Museum of Peru and Weapons of the World, originally a private collection belonging to Miguel Mujica Gallo, who was a prominent businessman and … Continue reading →

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Dance, Dance, Dance

Posted on February 19, 2019 by kcbernick

Sunday, February 3, 2019 Yesterday, our guide told us about a large dance competition being held at the city stadium this morning, in honor of the Virgen de la Candelaria. Folk dance groups from around the Puno District come to … Continue reading →

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The Good Ship Yavari, Puno, Peru

Posted on February 18, 2019 by kcbernick

Saturday afternoon, February 2, 2019 After returning to land, we had an opportunity to tour the MN Yavari, a ship that had been commission by the Peruvian government in 1861. It was built by Thames Ironworks in Scotland, then dismantled, … Continue reading →

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Colca Canyon and the Andean Condors

Posted on February 15, 2019 by kcbernick

Thursday late morning and afternoon, January 31, 2019 The Colca River is the longest river in Peru, stretching from the Andes to the Pacific Ocean. On its journey, it creates the deepest canyon in the world, over 2.5 miles, more … Continue reading →

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Zig Zagging through Arequipa

Posted on February 12, 2019 by kcbernick

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Our guide took us on a driving tour of Arequipa, starting with a view of the city from atop a hill. We noticed many fields and some farm animals within the city proper. There are many … Continue reading →

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Final Excursion in the Amazon

Posted on February 9, 2019 by kcbernick

Saturday afternoon, January 26, 2019 Our afternoon excursion was on the Yarapa River. This river is outside the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, so there is more water traffic there. We boated past several Eco-lodges, including The Treehouse, where all of the lodges … Continue reading →

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Holy Jumping Sardines!

Posted on February 8, 2019 by kcbernick

Saturday morning, January 26, 2019 The normal daily schedule includes a short excursion (less than one hour) before breakfast, then a longer (two hour) excursion after breakfast. We return for lunch and perhaps a nap. There may be a lecture … Continue reading →

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Amazon Things That Go Bump in the Night

Posted on February 7, 2019 by kcbernick

Friday evening, January 25, 2019 The late afternoon excursion was an evening hike in the Dorado Flood Forest, to look for creepy-crawlies. Both of the photography experts accompanied us on this excursion, and I was fortunate enough to pick up … Continue reading →

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Swimming in the Amazon

Posted on February 6, 2019 by kcbernick

Friday morning, January 25, 2019 As usual, we started out on the skiffs before breakfast, this time with a beautiful rainbow above. Did I mention this is the rainy season? I need to get a waterproof backpack and a strong … Continue reading →

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Searching for Caimans

Posted on February 5, 2019 by kcbernick

Thursday afternoon, January 24, 2019 Our afternoon excursion occurred later than normal, so we could search for caimans and other nocturnal critters. We took the skiff up the Dorado River, stopping at a local village to visit with some children … Continue reading →

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