I'm in Mexico for Alissa Malzman and Justin Sterling's destination wedding. I've scoured the map already and know that the location of their ceremony is within driving distance of Chichen Itza, the great Mayan architectural site on the Yucatan Peninsula. I've got my camera and have hired a driver and a guide. There is only one problem. I'm sick! I have a temperature of 101 degrees, chills, and early laryngitis. Oh well...I'm not getting this close to a pre-Columbian colossus and staying in my motel room staring at the ceiling. I take 2 Tylenols and hop in the car for what I know will be a mind-expanding experience.
A Day in Dogtown
Lisa and I got married in Gloucester, MA, and have been spending part of each summer there for 30 years. Each year I have systematically explored the beauty of the Cape Ann area and have been amazed by how there is always new territory worth investigating. With that said, there was one area in the back of my mind that I had heard about over the years named Dogtown. I knew what it was but had no idea how to get there. I had also heard that if I found it, I could easily get lost, which did not originally interest me, having already experienced this in Mljet, Croatia. Today, I would like to introduce you to this hidden treasure of local historical significance.
Sunday in the Pisac Market
We've been in Cusco, Peru, for several days now, seeing the great sights of this ancient city and taking day trips to the surrounding areas. There is another reason to spend a few days in this entrance to the Sacred Valley. We found out that Cusco is 11,150 feet above sea level. The time spent here allows us to acclimatize to the altitude before hitting Machu Picchu, hopefully avoiding altitude sickness. That's OK. Today we're going to the Pisac Market. I love markets! Let's check it out.