NYC Getaway to Baltimore
We had a great time in Maryland – found a little place tucked away in the country using Airbnb. Best decision ever! Our fourth success using Airbnb whilst traveling. The place was huge and I love the Adirondack-inspired deco. It was…
Getting Married in December 2014
Mark and I are finally tying the knot in December in Dominica. Lots of folks came to know late about my engagement because I do not have an engagement ring – I had specifically told Mark I do not want…
Favorite Eats in New Paltz
Farm to table goodness in New Paltz, NY: Lobster panini with salmon jerky (The. Perfect. Bite.) Egg frittata with melted cheese Duck breast with arugula and roasted vegetables Scallops with squash blossoms and snap peas Home made bread, beef tatare…
NYC Getaway to New Paltz
I had an awesome weekend in New Paltz. We stayed in a lovely B&B (wrote a review here). Here are the things we did: Hiked Mohonk Preserve Ran on the Wallkill Rail Trail Stand-up paddle boarding in Beacon, NY Ran…
Salkantay Trek Walkthrough: Day 4 (Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientas / Machu Picchu Pueblo)
Santa Teresa (1,550m) – Hidroelectrica ??? At this point, who cares what the elevation is?? It no longer begins with a 4 or a 3!! The other couple that camped beside us the night before (who also hiked on their own)…
Salkantay Trek Walkthrough: Day 3 (La Playa – Santa Teresa)
Collpapampa (2,950m) – La Playa (2,250m) FINALLY we saw the sun!! The skies were so clear that day – it was awesome weather. After we left Collpapampa, the hike starts gets pretty tricky. We went down a flight of switchbacks and remembered…
Salkantay Trek Walkthrough: Day 2 (Huayramachay – Ryanyoc – Challway – Collpapampa)
Camping 30 mins after Salkantay pass 4,600 m – Huayramachay 3,900 m 9am – We were feeling much better after a night’s sleep, ready to put yesterday’s nightmare behind us. When we opened the tent we saw it was still…
Salkantay Trek Walkthrough: Day 1 (Mollepata – Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass)
Getting to the start – Cusco 3400m – Mollepata 2800m (Car) 4am was when our alarm went off. We woke up (reluctantly) and had previously arranged for a ride with a cab driver from our hotel to Mollepata. (Note that you could…
Salkantay Trek (Without a Guide) – Alternative Route to Machu Picchu
Please feel free to ask any questions (leave a comment or drop me an email) – more than happy to share as much as possible from our experience to help others! (Looking for the Day-by-day walkthrough? Jump to it here)…
