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Some updates...

As usual, have not really had any time to update the pages.

We just came back from our honeymoon, a trip to South America to two places that had been high on my to-go list for many years:

- Machu Picchu
- Galapagos

We started by flying in to Lima, but the next day we went to Cusco where we stayed only a couple of days before starting the very challenging (at least for us) 4-day Inca trail up to Macchu Picchu.
It is a very tiring experience, which I am glad we did, but will not do again!
The feeling when you actually get to the ruins is absolutely amazing - the conquest of a very difficult challenge makes it worth it. Unfortunately, the weather was bad and we were denied a first chance to see Machu Picchu from the Sun gate...

After that, we spent new year in Cusco, which was also very nice and then few to Quito, our last stop before the Galapagos.
The islands were as beautiful as we had hoped and it was especially wonderful to be able to get so close to all the animals. I am preparing a page which I hope will be ready sometime soon...

As always, my goal is still to provide as accurate as possible tips for places I have visited (or lived in). Although it might seem I am food obsessed due to the high number of restaurant tips, that is not the case :). I just happen to like food and am also quite demanding about it.

I will be happy to help anyone with more specific information regarding my hometown or any other place I have been to. Please feel free to email me and I will do my best to answer quickly.

My travels

Machu Picchu

We have been quite fortunate lately as we have had the chance to travel quite a lot.

Our last major travels were:

- Equador/Galapagos (January 2008)
- Peru/Macchu Picchu (December 2007)
- Toronto (December 2007)
- Porquerolles, France (September, 2007)
- Siracusa, Italy (July 2007 - for my wedding :))
- New York (February 2007)
- Singapore (January 2008)
- Australia (December 2006/Jan 2007)

I hope to eventually create some pages for the Australian destinations where I spent the most time, but I don't see that happening very soon (although you never know...)

Most pages include travelogues with mainly pictures as I think they can help illustrating what you will be able to see.

Plans for the future

Back to Monterey

Since the last year(s) have been quite busy, I expect this one to be relatively quiet. We will be going to the US in a few months and have still not decided which areas to visit yet) and a trip to Italy and maybe Portugal to visit the family are likely.

Intro Updated Jan 21, 2008
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Rosey-K Feb 20, 2012 at 3:04 AM Report Abuse

Hoi Ricardo,
Gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag...veel genieten

groetjes, Rosey
olja1234 Jan 25, 2012 at 7:59 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday, Ricardo.
connectingrod Jan 24, 2012 at 2:24 AM Report Abuse

A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip.
pieter_jan_v Jan 23, 2012 at 10:04 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday! PJ
kemisteryoso Jan 26, 2011 at 12:24 AM Report Abuse

belated happy birthday....
new_hope30 Jan 23, 2011 at 6:00 PM Report Abuse

Warm wishes from Texas for a very happy birthday and wonderful year to come! ~ Camille
urpi_tamya Jan 21, 2011 at 8:46 AM Report Abuse

beautiful photo of Machu Picchu it is in Peru... Peru is interesting place to visit ;)
buenababe Jan 18, 2011 at 7:42 PM Report Abuse

Wow!wonderful pictures ricardo!:-D and great write-ups as well...
Donna_in_India Jan 23, 2010 at 10:31 PM Report Abuse

Happy, happy birthday Ricardo! Have a great day.
Sharrie May 29, 2009 at 7:49 PM Report Abuse

Congrats! Machu Picchu & Galapagos are perfect destinations for honeymoon :-) I had a most memorable time at MP. Am surprised to see Obidos in your travelog on your homepage. Is this a special place for you? I love it here as well.