Our first day in the Galapagos began bright and early. We spent all day the day before traveling and did a quick evening tour of Quito, Ecuador before waking up at 5 a.m. and heading to the airport. We touched down on Baltra Island in the Galapagos around 10 a.m. My family and I met…
Machu Picchu
Whenever I told people that I was going to visit Machu Picchu, those who had already been to the amazing Inca ruins always said the same thing. “The pictures don’t even begin to do it justice.” I couldn’t agree more. Though stunning in photographs, Machu Picchu takes your breath away in person. By the end…
The Sacred Valley
Our second day in Cusco began bright and early. After a quick hotel breakfast, we joined a small group of three other couples (two from Australia!) for an all-day tour of The Sacred Valley between Pisac and Ollantytambo. Our tour guide for the day, Tomas, took us to some incredibly picturesque places in between our…