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Oct 19, 2013

Lima, Peru

This is it, folks. Our last day. We left the magnificent Monasterio at 5:30 this morning and flew back to Lima. We had a nice afternoon in Lima, as we were waiting for the rooms to become available to us. Although Liz and I were a little anxious, as we were only going to be at the ocean front hotel for a couple of hours before we had to hea…

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Tom Verkooijen
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Lima, Peru

Travel is our passion. Liz and I love to explore the world. This trip is to Ecuador, Galapagos and Peru. I visit Galapgos alone to dive for 4 days, then get back to Quito to start the rest of our journey with Liz and our good friend Celeste. South America is new for me, and I'm very excited to explore it. I'm especially excited about the animal encounters this trip will bring. Hopefully this blog will give you a sense of this beautiful area of the world.

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Oct 19, 2013

Lima, Peru

This is it, folks. Our last day. We left the magnificent Monasterio at 5:30 this morning and flew back to Lima. We had a nice afternoon in Lima, as we were waiting for the rooms to become avai…

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Oct 20, 2013

Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

Galapagos-Quito-Galapagos-Peru

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Oct 18, 2013

Cusco, Peru

Travel trivia: What's the difference between Alpaca wool and baby Alpaca? Softer and twice the cost. Both are difficult to distinguish from synthetic fakes by us mortal humans. After my 10am …

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Oct 17, 2013

Urubamba, Peru

Travel trivia: Who has the slogan "We do more before 9:00 am then most people do all day"? The US army does, and today felt like one of those for us. We got up at 5:20 am to get ready to stand…

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Oct 16, 2013

Urubamba, Peru

Travel Trivia: What do locals call Machu Picchu? Mucha Pictures. What do you say about Machu Picchu? It is soooo hard to capture the significance and beauty of this site in words or in picture…

Mom & Dad Wish you all a safe trip home. Can't wait to hear the stories and see the photo's life! Love you. Maybe tomorrow....?

Oct 19, 2013 on the message board

Wendy I have been loving your blog and pictures! Amazing! I feel like I am taking the journey with y'all.... thanks for doing this! I would say ~ enjoy ~ but I have proof you are!

Oct 17, 2013 re: Money shot

Mom & Dad Very nice to follow you on your trip. Great pictures. Every day brings surprises for you (and for us). Still one week to go.Enjoy!

Oct 13, 2013 on the message board

Tom V Hasta luego, Christopher. Enjoy the siesta.

Oct 13, 2013 on the message board

Chris & Erin Tom and Liz - hola from Espana!! Reading your blog and enjoying the adventure!! Thanks for sharing and educating. Look forward to the next installment!! Erin and Chris

Oct 12, 2013 on the message board

Bert Thornton Tom... I can't tell you how much I enjoy your blogs. Not only are they entertaining, they're very educational (and it's what you learn after you know it all that counts!). Looking forward to hearing the stories first hand over a glass of wine when you and Liz return. Be safe... Bert

Oct 10, 2013 on the message board

Tom V Huh. Really? You like chocolate? Have you been good this year? Maybe Santa can do something for you.

Oct 8, 2013 on the message board

Dad Tom, you know I'm (also) a chocolate lover. Reading this, it makes my mouth water. Can't wait to taste a bar at the lake. Maybe at Thanksgiving??????

Oct 7, 2013 on the message board

Mom & Dad An interesting story and a great experience. We crossed the equator a number of times, but never realised this. Can't wait to hear more of your stories. Enjoy your trip.

Oct 6, 2013 on the message board

Cindy Pfff... Wat n adrenaline-ritje! Spannend. Liz goed aangekomen? Veel plezier samen! X

Oct 4, 2013 re: Cumbaya

Bert Thornton Best blog ever. Reads like a novel. Sort of a reality comedy. I'm surprised that no one else has yet figured out that you are making this up as you go; that you and Liz are in downtown Atlanta staying at the Ritz-Carlton. Saw you there last night in the dining room. Good work on the camera shots at the Ga Aquarium. Be safe and have fun... Bert

Oct 3, 2013 on the message board

Dad Glad you made it whole! Have a GREAT VACATION and give a big hug to Liz and Celeste.

Oct 3, 2013 on the message board

Dad For a person who "doesn't blog" you're doing a hell of a job. Keep going, we love it.

Oct 2, 2013 on the message board

Mom & Dad Wow, what a great experience. And what a beautiful pictures and interesting video's. You're doing great with your blog....... (for a first)

Oct 1, 2013 on the message board

Alex Blue-footed Booby. Three words I never thought I'd put together.

Sep 30, 2013 on the message board

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Atlanta, Georgia 26-Sep-2013
Quito Canton, Ecuador 26-Sep-2013
Puerto Ayora, Ecuador 27-Sep-2013
Quito Canton, Ecuador 02-Oct-2013
Tomás De Berlanga, Ecuador 02-Oct-2013
Santo Tomás, Ecuador 08-Oct-2013
Santa Cruz, Ecuador 11-Oct-2013
San Cristobal, Ecuador 12-Oct-2013
Lima, Peru 14-Oct-2013
Cusco, Peru 15-Oct-2013
Machupicchu, Peru 16-Oct-2013
Cusco, Peru 17-Oct-2013
Lima, Peru 19-Oct-2013
Atlanta, Georgia 20-Oct-2013