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Date: 4th July 2009
Want to thank Dr. Nic for the great advice on MP.
Just want to thank you for the great insight that you gave on visiting MP and climbing Huayna Picchu. I want to add to the folks who are planning a trip to MP that the best time to go is late May. I went May 28, 2009, and the day I went was the end of the rainy season. It has not rained a drop since. By going at the end of the rainy season, your photos are guaranteed to include a lot of lush green grass from the terrances at MP and from the surrounding trees that are on the mountain. You can check the five day weather forecast at MP by clicking the following website: http://machupicchu.orient-express.com/web/omac/omac_c8a_weather_report.jsp It was websites like Dr. Nic's that helped me plan a very successful trip to Machu Picchu.
From Blog: Above the clouds in Huayna Picchu
Want to thank Dr. Nic for the great advice on MP.
Just want to thank you for the great insight that you gave on visiting MP and climbing Huayna Picchu. I want to add to the folks who are planning a trip to MP that the best time to go is late May. I went May 28, 2009, and the day I went was the end of the rainy season. It has not rained a drop since. By going at the end of the rainy season, your photos are guaranteed to include a lot of lush green grass from the terrances at MP and from the surrounding trees that are on the mountain. You can check the five day weather forecast at MP by clicking the following website: http://machupicchu.orient-express.com/web/omac/omac_c8a_weather_report.jsp It was websites like Dr. Nic's that helped me plan a very successful trip to Machu Picchu.
From Blog: Above the clouds in Huayna Picchu
Date: 29th June 2009
Machu Picchu is beautiful.
For people planning a trip to MP, you should do your homework. Study the guidebooks and the Internet. Know where to find the principle structures before going. This will save a lot of valuable time. I went to MP during last week of May, 2009. The rainy season had just stopped. Be aware that the paths and steps are irregular, therefore one should have good hiking boots. When I was there, they had about 1,000 visitors per day. But in June, July, August, one can expect the visitor count to increase to 2,500 a day. I wanted to climbed Huayana Picchu, but I had an inflamed large toe from new hiking boots. However, I took photos of just about all the principal structures of MP, and they turned out real good! The classical view of the MP Complex taken from the Caretaker's Hut was out of this world. I talked to people who climbed Huayana Picchu, and I was told that it not a particular hard climb. The things that one must be aware of is that there are two tunnels that must be crawled through. One person said that it caused them some claustrophobia. The other thing that one must realize that at the summit one must negotiate the irregular boulders that leave very little flat surfaces. However, the photos are spectacular. The MP Complex was sensational, and I plan to go back. B.G.
From Blog: Above the clouds in Huayna Picchu
Machu Picchu is beautiful.
For people planning a trip to MP, you should do your homework. Study the guidebooks and the Internet. Know where to find the principle structures before going. This will save a lot of valuable time. I went to MP during last week of May, 2009. The rainy season had just stopped. Be aware that the paths and steps are irregular, therefore one should have good hiking boots. When I was there, they had about 1,000 visitors per day. But in June, July, August, one can expect the visitor count to increase to 2,500 a day. I wanted to climbed Huayana Picchu, but I had an inflamed large toe from new hiking boots. However, I took photos of just about all the principal structures of MP, and they turned out real good! The classical view of the MP Complex taken from the Caretaker's Hut was out of this world. I talked to people who climbed Huayana Picchu, and I was told that it not a particular hard climb. The things that one must be aware of is that there are two tunnels that must be crawled through. One person said that it caused them some claustrophobia. The other thing that one must realize that at the summit one must negotiate the irregular boulders that leave very little flat surfaces. However, the photos are spectacular. The MP Complex was sensational, and I plan to go back. B.G.
From Blog: Above the clouds in Huayna Picchu
Date: 6th April 2009
The food is great in ireland
I love your blog on Ireland! Even I have learned a few things - and I have been there more than 40 times. The "tea and crumpets" pic made my mouth water. We have a foodie tour of Ireland, the Discerning Foodie http://www.lynotttours.com/i-foodie.htm. Some of the simplest food is the best.
From Blog: Dublin Day 1 -- No Leprechauns yet
The food is great in ireland
I love your blog on Ireland! Even I have learned a few things - and I have been there more than 40 times. The "tea and crumpets" pic made my mouth water. We have a foodie tour of Ireland, the Discerning Foodie http://www.lynotttours.com/i-foodie.htm. Some of the simplest food is the best.
From Blog: Dublin Day 1 -- No Leprechauns yet
Date: 6th April 2009
Irish Food isn't bad!
I love your blog on Ireland! Even I have learned a few things - and I have been there more than 40 times. I disagree on the food, though. I am developing a foodie tour of Ireland, the Discerning Foodie http://www.lynotttours.com/i-foodie.htm Thanks again!
From Blog: Northern Ireland to home: the tour is over
Irish Food isn't bad!
I love your blog on Ireland! Even I have learned a few things - and I have been there more than 40 times. I disagree on the food, though. I am developing a foodie tour of Ireland, the Discerning Foodie http://www.lynotttours.com/i-foodie.htm Thanks again!
From Blog: Northern Ireland to home: the tour is over
Date: 21st March 2009
Immigrants
I think Ireland might have more foreign immigrants living here than Irish. I guess that's how they got all the ethnic food. We really didn't eat that much ethnic stuff though. And just in Dublin. Everywhere else is straight up Irish (which is just like English).
From Blog: Rounding out Dublin with pints, shawarmas, and bubbles
Immigrants
I think Ireland might have more foreign immigrants living here than Irish. I guess that's how they got all the ethnic food. We really didn't eat that much ethnic stuff though. And just in Dublin. Everywhere else is straight up Irish (which is just like English).
From Blog: Rounding out Dublin with pints, shawarmas, and bubbles
Date: 20th March 2009
Bubbles and beer
Emjoyed the pix no end. Looks like you're having fun. How did Ireland get all those great ethnic foods?
From Blog: Rounding out Dublin with pints, shawarmas, and bubbles
Bubbles and beer
Emjoyed the pix no end. Looks like you're having fun. How did Ireland get all those great ethnic foods?
From Blog: Rounding out Dublin with pints, shawarmas, and bubbles
Date: 16th March 2009
PARTY !!!!!
Wow, your having lots of fun. I know you work real hard so you deserve the fun. I do enjoy your adventures, keep the stories coming. Thanks...Love Ya, Marie
From Blog: Mardi Gras, baby!
PARTY !!!!!
Wow, your having lots of fun. I know you work real hard so you deserve the fun. I do enjoy your adventures, keep the stories coming. Thanks...Love Ya, Marie
From Blog: Mardi Gras, baby!
Date: 15th March 2009
Congrats!
Congrats on your hike up Huayna Picchu! I am abot to go to Peru and do the INca trail(4 days one) and then spend 2-3 days at M.P. Given my fear of "dangerous heights" which Huayna picchu seems to be, I may not do it.. but ive' been doing a few hikes here in Ireland lately and have got "good" glimpses in to what it'll be like.. Anyways, thanks for your blog. It has helped me some what to prepare for (or decide not to do) this hike. The Inca trail and time on spent Mp's ruins is my main focus. THanks. Din
From Blog: Above the clouds in Huayna Picchu
Congrats!
Congrats on your hike up Huayna Picchu! I am abot to go to Peru and do the INca trail(4 days one) and then spend 2-3 days at M.P. Given my fear of "dangerous heights" which Huayna picchu seems to be, I may not do it.. but ive' been doing a few hikes here in Ireland lately and have got "good" glimpses in to what it'll be like.. Anyways, thanks for your blog. It has helped me some what to prepare for (or decide not to do) this hike. The Inca trail and time on spent Mp's ruins is my main focus. THanks. Din
From Blog: Above the clouds in Huayna Picchu
Date: 28th January 2009
Such Fun !!
WOW...The Dunker pics made me hold my breath EEKS. I see the Navy prepares you for lots of stuff. I thought you would be in a nice soft comfy office somewhere around the world. In spite of all this training I'm hoping you will be in an office nice and safe. The pic of Bay Ops," an awful picture" you don't look like you, but you do look like my mother when she was younger, I didn't think you looked like the Tripodi Family at all but some of these pics I see a very strong resemblance. Keep up the good work and keep the blog coming. Thanks. Love ya,
From Blog: Bye Bye API, hello T-34s...almost
Such Fun !!
WOW...The Dunker pics made me hold my breath EEKS. I see the Navy prepares you for lots of stuff. I thought you would be in a nice soft comfy office somewhere around the world. In spite of all this training I'm hoping you will be in an office nice and safe. The pic of Bay Ops," an awful picture" you don't look like you, but you do look like my mother when she was younger, I didn't think you looked like the Tripodi Family at all but some of these pics I see a very strong resemblance. Keep up the good work and keep the blog coming. Thanks. Love ya,
From Blog: Bye Bye API, hello T-34s...almost
Date: 28th January 2009
Book...
There actually is a way to print them out into a book -- I just haven't gotten around to doing it. I probably should -- would be nice just to have on my shelves! I could organize them by vacation :) If you want I'll sell you an autographed copy haha
From Blog: Bye Bye API, hello T-34s...almost
Book...
There actually is a way to print them out into a book -- I just haven't gotten around to doing it. I probably should -- would be nice just to have on my shelves! I could organize them by vacation :) If you want I'll sell you an autographed copy haha
From Blog: Bye Bye API, hello T-34s...almost
Date: 14th January 2009
Happy New Year....
I just love your adventures. Now I feel like I'm in flight school, love it......The pictures of everyone are great, you all look like you were having fun. Love Ya, Marie
From Blog: A new era in Navy Medicine (for me)
Happy New Year....
I just love your adventures. Now I feel like I'm in flight school, love it......The pictures of everyone are great, you all look like you were having fun. Love Ya, Marie
From Blog: A new era in Navy Medicine (for me)
Date: 14th January 2009
Wow!!!
You certainly are having some amazing, challenging adventures! It's sooo great that you were actually able to fit Hawaii into the middle of all of it! God bless you!
From Blog: A new era in Navy Medicine (for me)
Wow!!!
You certainly are having some amazing, challenging adventures! It's sooo great that you were actually able to fit Hawaii into the middle of all of it! God bless you!
From Blog: A new era in Navy Medicine (for me)
Date: 10th November 2008
Hokkaido?
You can see Russia from Hokkaido? Does that mean if I move there I can run for VP too?... "...so when Putin rear's his head...."...
From Blog: That's All Folks!
Hokkaido?
You can see Russia from Hokkaido? Does that mean if I move there I can run for VP too?... "...so when Putin rear's his head...."...
From Blog: That's All Folks!
Date: 23rd October 2008
Thanks Aunt Mad! Looks like I might be at your house for my birthday... :) At this point, there's a flight to Mcguire on Friday.
From Blog: Winding my way back to Yokota -- er... Fussa
Thanks Aunt Mad! Looks like I might be at your house for my birthday... :) At this point, there's a flight to Mcguire on Friday.
From Blog: Winding my way back to Yokota -- er... Fussa
Date: 21st October 2008
Kobe Beef
Thanks Nippa for the education on Kobe beef! It's hard to compare my expenses with what they would normally be since we've been staying with friends the whole time. Definitely get the JR Rail Pass ifyou come though -- only foreigners can get it and you have to get it before you come (can't get it here).
From Blog: Kobe: Beef and Sake
Kobe Beef
Thanks Nippa for the education on Kobe beef! It's hard to compare my expenses with what they would normally be since we've been staying with friends the whole time. Definitely get the JR Rail Pass ifyou come though -- only foreigners can get it and you have to get it before you come (can't get it here).
From Blog: Kobe: Beef and Sake
Date: 21st October 2008
Kobe
Lucky girl! One day I will make it to Japan and have Kobe steak! I've had the American kind over here. They should've told you about the fanciness of Kobe. The cows were originally genetically engineered to be big cows to work the fields. It turns out that these cows were big, but they were lazy butts. So the Japanese people were like...damn cows won't work the fields so what do we do? They make them into food. The cows are born and live the most wonderful cow lives (until they're killed of course). They drink sake and get massages every day. The sake breaks down the proteins and fat gets distributed throughout the tenderized meat...giving the meat this beautiful marbling. The cows get to run freely (although they're lazy) and they get to listen to classical music for relaxation. In the US, we can't get the Japanese Kobe so we have our own kind over here. Ours is a hybrid of some sort. I've had it several times and it's truly a delight! I love this travel blog by the way. Definitely send me more details about costs and whatnot for your Japan trip. I want to go so badly!
From Blog: Kobe: Beef and Sake
Kobe
Lucky girl! One day I will make it to Japan and have Kobe steak! I've had the American kind over here. They should've told you about the fanciness of Kobe. The cows were originally genetically engineered to be big cows to work the fields. It turns out that these cows were big, but they were lazy butts. So the Japanese people were like...damn cows won't work the fields so what do we do? They make them into food. The cows are born and live the most wonderful cow lives (until they're killed of course). They drink sake and get massages every day. The sake breaks down the proteins and fat gets distributed throughout the tenderized meat...giving the meat this beautiful marbling. The cows get to run freely (although they're lazy) and they get to listen to classical music for relaxation. In the US, we can't get the Japanese Kobe so we have our own kind over here. Ours is a hybrid of some sort. I've had it several times and it's truly a delight! I love this travel blog by the way. Definitely send me more details about costs and whatnot for your Japan trip. I want to go so badly!
From Blog: Kobe: Beef and Sake
Date: 21st October 2008
Best yet
Great description. I could almost smell the foods. I remember Kobe from 1953. It sounds very different now, but I recall that they have experienced a couple of major earthquakes. Can hardly wait to see you home again.
From Blog: Kobe: Beef and Sake
Best yet
Great description. I could almost smell the foods. I remember Kobe from 1953. It sounds very different now, but I recall that they have experienced a couple of major earthquakes. Can hardly wait to see you home again.
From Blog: Kobe: Beef and Sake
Date: 21st October 2008
Oishi!
Isn't okinamiyaki oishi? I. of course, am totally butchering these Japanese words (I give you great credit for partying-on in the midst of that VERY foreign language), but I hope you get my meaning. And Mike's "other mother" makes it really well! Enjoy the food, but take it easy on the "Campai" already! Yoy're making me nervous! All my love....
From Blog: Sunday in the park with Mike
Oishi!
Isn't okinamiyaki oishi? I. of course, am totally butchering these Japanese words (I give you great credit for partying-on in the midst of that VERY foreign language), but I hope you get my meaning. And Mike's "other mother" makes it really well! Enjoy the food, but take it easy on the "Campai" already! Yoy're making me nervous! All my love....
From Blog: Sunday in the park with Mike
Date: 16th October 2008
MESSAGE TO MIKEY
PLEASE LOOSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEE THE STASH. LOL
From Blog: Freddy Mercury
MESSAGE TO MIKEY
PLEASE LOOSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEE THE STASH. LOL
From Blog: Freddy Mercury
Date: 15th October 2008
Your antics always amaze me! Forget medicine, you should be a travel writer- the next Bill Bryson (you write very similar to him and that's a huge, he's my favorite writer). And, when did you cut your hair?!?!?!?
From Blog: Sapporo Bier Garten
Your antics always amaze me! Forget medicine, you should be a travel writer- the next Bill Bryson (you write very similar to him and that's a huge, he's my favorite writer). And, when did you cut your hair?!?!?!?
From Blog: Sapporo Bier Garten
Date: 15th October 2008
Good work
You'[re a good ambassador, Nikki. I'm looking forward to a good, old fashioned slide show when you get home.
From Blog: Sapporo Bier Garten
Good work
You'[re a good ambassador, Nikki. I'm looking forward to a good, old fashioned slide show when you get home.
From Blog: Sapporo Bier Garten
Date: 15th October 2008
Freddy Mercury
It's as much the rage here as it is at home -- which is to say...not. haha It's kinda growing on me though! Too funny. Glad I could help out with the pocky sticks idea. So yummy!
From Blog: Freddy Mercury
Freddy Mercury
It's as much the rage here as it is at home -- which is to say...not. haha It's kinda growing on me though! Too funny. Glad I could help out with the pocky sticks idea. So yummy!
From Blog: Freddy Mercury
Date: 13th October 2008
yaaaaay a dollar store! lol. did you actually go in a poke around. probably not. :( Your description of the sushi experience sounds wonderful. I wonder if some local newspapers (in Japan) would like to buy your article. Nick could probably translate for you. Have fun at the zoo. Love you
From Blog: Best freakin sushi ever!
yaaaaay a dollar store! lol. did you actually go in a poke around. probably not. :( Your description of the sushi experience sounds wonderful. I wonder if some local newspapers (in Japan) would like to buy your article. Nick could probably translate for you. Have fun at the zoo. Love you
From Blog: Best freakin sushi ever!
Date: 12th October 2008
Nick's pick
That combo sounds dangerous. Is Nick pregnant?
From Blog: Best freakin sushi ever!
Nick's pick
That combo sounds dangerous. Is Nick pregnant?
From Blog: Best freakin sushi ever!
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I got it so far. woohoo!
From Blog: Do you want access to my deployment blog?