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Museums are among our favorite places to spend time in DC anyway, so that seems like the perfect option on a cold and windy day. Renwick Gallery We start with the Renwick Gallery. This is Read More …
I’m in Indianapolis this weekend for an Inuit art conference. Yes, Indianapolis, Indiana. I actually planned to skip this conference. I figured things would be busy at work (as they are) and, well, Indianapolis wasn’t Read More …
Musée du quai Branly was designed to house major collections of art and artifacts from the Americas, Oceania, Asia, and Africa. Now we are here to see those collections. As I noted earlier, I love Read More …
One of the activities planned for today is a visit to a local school, but – being that it is Saturday – Chris has had to change her plan slightly. We are still going to Read More …
On today’s excursion to the Ecuadorian countryside, visit the small town of Calderon where miniature bread figurines are made. Descend into spectacular Guayllabamba Gorge before arriving at Otavalo, a sprawling Indian market. Here, you’ll find Read More …
It is already late in the afternoon when we arrive in Pisac. I am hoping we are going to spend some time at the ruins here, which are supposed to be amazing, but we are Read More …
Part of our journey retraces our route of the other day, but I am glad to have another chance to again take in the the Urumbamba Valley’s rather stark beauty. Although the landscape seems remote Read More …
Our itinerary promises: Today, embark on a full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas with its amazing landscapes of fertile land, mystical ruins and indigenous villages. Up early and onto the bus Read More …
Into the Tosdilo Hills The Tsolido Hills rise 400 meters above the Kalahari. There are four hills: Male Hill, the highest and most sacred; Female Hill, which rises to 300 meters, covers a larger area Read More …
A Long Day on the Road It is a gorgeous morning: A slight breeze (unlike yesterday’s relentless wind), blue skies, and bird calls. We eat breakfast in the dining room and then hurry outside to Read More …