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We Live We Travel
Добавлен 13 янв 2013
We are a couple who are nomadic at heart. We like minimalism at home, and travel whenever we can. We do a travel blog as well (see link).
The Route of the Sun from Puno to Cusco
We took a day-long bus from Puno to Cusco during our trip through Southern Peru using a bus company called Inka Express. Overall we enjoyed the experience as it made some stops along the way to make the trip more interesting.
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Lake Titicaca and the Floating Uros Islands of Peru
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Instead of going from Arequipa to Cusco, we went out of the way and took a bus to Puno on Lake Titicaca near the border with Bolivia. There we stayed a couple nights and did a day trip to the Uros floating islands. We saw the remnants of the traditional way of life of the Uru people, and felt it was a worthwhile experience overall.
A Day Trip outside Arequipa on the Ruta del Sillar
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Although Colca Canyon tours are more popular close to Arequipa, we opted for a shorter day trip on the Ruta del Sillar. It ended up being longer than expected, but we had a good time overall and would definitely recommend it. The tour was 50 soles each (US$13).
The Beautiful Ciudad Blanca (White City) of Arequipa, Peru
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From Nazca we took an overnight bus to Arequipa, gaining altitude up to 2,340 m (7,700 ft). Called "The White City" due to the extensive use of a rock called sillar in building construction, it had a very attractive old town. We enjoyed the three nights we spent there, finding it a great place to walk around along with the added bonus of day trips nearby.
Ancient alien landing sites in Southern Peru?
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On the way from Paracas to Arequipa, Peru, we stopped at the Nazca lines along the way. The geoglyphs on the desert floor are amazing works of ancient art made by the Peruvian people. Although there are various interpretations of the designs, it is fairly certain that aliens didn't create or use them. After a brief visit we continued on to Nazca where we stayed overnight. Clip is from the TV se...
The Desert Oasis of Huacachina, Peru
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Our bus trip through southern Peru took us from Paracas to Huacachina, a small oasis town situation just outside the larger city of Ica.
The Beauty of the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve
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From Lima we took a bus south to Paracas, where we stayed for three nights. There we experienced a tour of the Ballestas islands (Peru's smaller version of the Galapagos Islands) as well as Paracas National Reserve. It was a beautiful location and tour of the islands only cost US19.00 each.
Ancient ruins in the heart of Lima
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During our visit to Lima in July, we went to Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Incan ceremonial site located in the Miraflores district. The site was built originally by the Lima culture between 200 to 700 AD.
1st impressions of Lima
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Our first few days in Peru included landing in Lima early in the morning and exploring the neighbourhoods around us. We explored the Miraflores district and checked out the coastal walk near Larcomar.
A Rainy Day in Tavira
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Our day trip to Tavira in January, 2024 didn't go as planned. Because of construction we took the long way to get there and barely had coffee and lunch before the skies opened up. So it ended up being a shorter visit than anticipated, but for the time we were there it was worthwhile.
Walking the Southeast Coast of Portugal
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During our stay in the Algarve, we drove to the town of Vila Real de Santo António near the border with Spain. We walked the corner of Portugal in Mata National Park before walking along the Guadiana River that separates the two countries.
Silves Castle and Old Town
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Do you want to spend "one fine day" in a historical place? We recommend visiting Silves castle and old town where we spent a few hours. We also recommend coffee and homemade scones at Halfway coffee bar located next to the old town gate. They were some of the best and very affordable.
Walking the Passadiços da Ponta da Piedade in Lagos, Portugal
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All along the coast near Lagos are a series of walkways called the Passadiços da Ponta da Piedade. On New Year's Day 2024 we walked there after driving from nearby Carvoeiro.
Sagres and the Southwestern Tip of Portugal
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We drove west from Carvoeiro in the Algarve. After about an hour we reached Sagres and the beautiful coastal views close by. Unfortunately it was New Year's Day so the Lighthouse and Fortress were both closed; however, we were happy with the natural sights and the great weather that day.
Walking around the coast of Carvoeiro, Portugal
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Located near the south-western corner of the Algarve, Carvoeiro is a small town that is popular as a summer destination. We went over New Year's so it was walks and views rather than swimming this time. But we enjoyed the scenery and the relative quiet compared with high season.
The Roman ruins of Conimbriga, Portugal
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The Roman ruins of Conimbriga, Portugal
Paiva Walkways (Passadiços do Paiva) of Arouca, Portugal
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Paiva Walkways (Passadiços do Paiva) of Arouca, Portugal
Matosinhos Beach walk from downtown Porto, Portugal
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Matosinhos Beach walk from downtown Porto, Portugal
Toronto Walk #1: From Royal York to Swansea (Click CC for subtitles)
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Toronto Walk #1: From Royal York to Swansea (Click CC for subtitles)
A Wonderful Winter Day in Porto, Portugal (Click CC for subtitles)
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A Wonderful Winter Day in Porto, Portugal (Click CC for subtitles)
Another really interesting video, Brian and Kim. The scenery was excellent. I got the sense without knowing for sure that early life at Raqchi was very peaceful and happy. Idyllic even.
@TeeEmmCee Yes, it was a very quiet and peaceful place. The clear skies and cool but not cold temperatures definitely helped!
Another very interesting video, Brian and Kim.
So interesting as always. The shots you got at Quebrada de Culebrillas were absolutely super. What an amazing place! (When you say that name it sounds like you have practiced your Spanish - maybe you have learned the language?)
Haha, sadly I only know a little Spanish, though I am trying to learn more. It really was a beautiful place, and not crowded at all when we were there.
These are always so interesting, Kim and Brian. Thanks for sharing these videos. //Tom
Really interesting, Brian. I don't remember hearing the name of these lines before, though I have seen pictures of them. An overnight bus?! Only when you are young.
Yes, and the bus wasn't too comfortable! But we put up with it and arrived in Arequipa at 6:30 in the morning. We sat in the lobby of our hotel before going out to walk because our room wasn't ready for another 7 hours.
Definitely a very interesting part of the world, Brian. What time year was it? It looks cool out on the ocean.
We were there the second week of July , which is winter down in Peru. Temperatures were in the 20s on land and a few degrees cooler with the wind on the water. But it was tolerable in spite of the way we look bundled up in our toques and jackets!
@@welivewetravel Yup. I noticed - Toronto Maple Leafs! A die hard fan perhaps.
@@TeeEmmCee Haha, yes, I still am. 🙂
Ese es Mirafores pero solo la zona turistica. Podrías tambien ir por San Isidro que es más moderna, más segura pero menos turistica y de ahí alguien que conozcas podría guiarte por La Molina, Surco, San Borja, que no son tan modernas son menos turisticas pero tambien se ven bien. Si pretendes ver las zonas viejas de Lima especialmente si pretendes ir por Pueblo Libre, Lince, Jesús María, San Miguel, Cercado de Lima (donde esta el Palacio de Gobierno y la Catedral) y La Punta (especialmente este) ahi es más recomendable que vayas de día y alguien que conozcas y sea confiable te guíe. Fuera de esos distritos y que se encuentran en el centro como La Victoria, El Rimac, El Callao (provincia) y el Agustino ya no iria porque son muy peligrosos y solo hay algunas cosas para ver. Finalmente los distritos de los alrededores como San Juan de Lurigancho, San Juan de Miraflores, Villa El Salvador, Independencia, Comas, etc ya son muy pobres, son muy poblados, son muy peligrosos y realmente no hay nada que ver a menos que quieras ver como vive la mayor parte de limeños.
Thanks for the suggestions! We tried to take an Uber to the old town from MIraflores but had no success as the drivers kept cancelling the rides.
So interesting. I got a kick out of Super Mario. He was good!
He really was a great guide, and answered everyone's questions with ease.
That was really interesting, Brian and Kim. Thanks for posting.
Thanks Tom!
What a great walk. Love the scenery. //Tom
Thanks Tom, it was one of our favourite spots on the trip.
how long did it take to walk from lagos to the lighthouse?
We did a lot of stops along the way but if you just follow the boardwalk you can get there in less than 30 minutes.
@@welivewetravel nice. going this week
@@fuspz Have a good time. We loved the area and you can spend one hour or many more depending on how much of the Lagos coastline you want to see.