Taracloud and bvchef

Another great TB friendship

March 13th 2013
My trip to the Colca Canyon and Cruz del Condor was so large that I wanted to write about the city of Arequipa in a separate blog. This actually includes the final day in Puno as well as the time in spent in the White City. taracloud had done some research and found an interesting day trip to do before I had to leave at 2:30. Not far from Puno is Sillustani, pre-Incan ruins on a hill ove ... read more

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more

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Brendan Vermillion

bvchef

Well, through good timing and lots of luck, I am about to hit the skies again. It has been far too long since my last journey. As much as I love going to visit my family each year, the act of heading to the airport and climbing on a plane to the homeland lacks the edge, excitement and the element of the unknown that a trip abroad brings. As with the rest of the world, my life shifted and changed through the pandemic; however, it is time to set free Brenno, the traveler lurking just beneath my daily home persona. The next big adventure is a trip to the Galapagos Islands. This will once again i... full info

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17th March 2013

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Taracloud and bvchef
What a fabulous pic of two TBers together...the commaraderie of TB never ceases to amaze me...sey Hi to Tara from me!

17th March 2013

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thank you Dave
I really liked that picture as well. Meeting up with a TB friend was a special time. I keep my eyes out for other TBers who will be where I am, but this is the first time it has worked. If you and Denise make a CA trip, give a shout.

18th March 2013

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

Fantastic photograph that encapsualtes Travelblog
Two bloggers I want to meet and there they are - in the same place at the same time! Tara and I have often corresponded about our love for 15th and 16th century polyphony, and wouldn't I love to spend time with you talking about foods of the world!

18th March 2013

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thank you Shane
I really enjoyed spending time with Tara. She is an incredibly interesting person. Would love to meet you. Heck, you know several SF based bloggers......

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