The Tree That is a Banyian (sp?) Tree by the way. When those hanging vines hit the ground, they grow into roots then start a whole new trunk as time goes on. It is not know if these trees can die if left to their own vices. There is one in Asia somewhere that covers 3 blocks or 3 acres, I don't remember which. Just and FYI. Also, is Alice pissed off in this pic? Hard to tell.
Sandflies and mis-communication
Boy, wish I had your support when being hammered by the group...granted its hard to argue with people who though I was dead....
Sandflies.... oh man do not ignore my warnings. I´m still scratching the bites 2 dyas later.... an anti-histamine helped for a few hours.
Re: Arguing with the animals Yes, she is arguing with this particlar Alpaca. She was telling it to hold still for the camera, it was far more interested in the corn kernals in her hand.
Internet access Internet cafes are actually rather prevalent in these small towns... major source of revenue for them. Only costs me like 33 cents an hour, but for the locals it pays the bills. No cell towers on Machu Pichu, but the city in the valey below (aquascaliante, hot springs nearby) is huge tourist trap, with plenty of internet access.
Andre You r funny. It is not the groupd fault that they didn't check messages . The raft trip sounds wild, Great pics. Thanks for the warning about the sand flies.
Will you be able to blog on the next leg?
Internet access in the Andes? Ok, I give up...how the hell are you guys updating this blog from the peaks of the Andes?? Machu Picchu has wi-fi or something with amplifiers bouncing off the mountains??
Seriously, how are you guys doing this?
Anyway, looks like you guys are having a blast! I was going to call you to invite you out next Saturday night as I'll be in Toronto for the week but it seems you guys are a little busy climbing mountains in the southern hemisphere and stuff so I'll just let it be :)
Have fun!
Tom
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Aless and Thai dancing?
So let me clarify a view things your eating deep fried high choleterol maggots and Aless is getting a Thai lap dance?