Adventures in South America
South America, most of the continent lies south of the equator so their seasons are opposite of ours. Consequently it makes visiting there during our winter months a great escape from the snow.
Plaza Major in Lima Peru, historic and beautiful
Plaza Major or the old town square in Lima Peru, the country's capitol. This square was in an episode of the CBS TV reality show "The Amazing Race."
Brazil
Sugarloaf Mountain one of the most enduring sites of Rio De Janeiro Brazil, named so because it resembles a pile of sugar.
Argentina
Iguasu Falls borders Argentina and Brazil where the two countries meet with Paraguay. It is a national park and a World Heritage Site. These falls are playfully called "Niagara on Viagra," over twice as much water falls from these falls as falls from Niagara. Niagara looks like a dripping faucet in comparison. They are much wider since there are about 270 individual falls.
Oh the children pull at my heart
Outside of Cusco Peru in a town that is pronounced "Sexy Woman" we came across some local women with their llama and their children. I just had to get a picture. I had to pay for the opportunity but it was well worth it!
The one and only Machu Picchu Peru, the acient ruins of the lost Inca civilization.
We arrive at Machu Picchu after the four hour train ride, there are no roads to Machu Picchu. The site left me speechless. Imagine that! Hidden by the thick foliage this "Lost Inca Civilization" was not discovered until 1911. At about 8,000 feet above sea level the 100 acre ruins are nestled high in the Andes Mountains and are frequently obscured by mist.
Both Machu Picchu and Christ the Redeemer were recently voted as one of the
"Seven New Wonders of the Wonder."
"Seven New Wonders of the Wonder."
Christ the Redeemer, Brazil
A top Corcovado Mountain stands Christ the Redeemer with his arms outreached to a span of 75 feet welcoming people to Rio De Janeiro.
Souvenir???
In Ecuador I discovered that there are some souvenirs I just really don't need....in fact this was really TMI (too much information), I settled for a blow gun instead!
Ciudad Mitud de Mundo, Ecuador
The equator allows you to stand in both the North and the South Hemispheres at the same time. And there is a wonderful added bonus, a person weighs less on the equator! Hip Hip Hooray!!
Buenos Aires Argentina
The Tango, the national dance and past time of Argentina. People are often seen dancing on street corners or in the city parks.
Ecuador
A young Quichua boy in the village of Ahuano along the Napo River in the Amazon River Basin.
Preparing to eat local food in the Amazon River Basin
The Great Horned Beetle Larva was grilled and still warm off the fire!
Great Horned Beetle Larva
Not bad really, chewy but yet goo-y, if you have the opportunity try one.
If visiting South America try to know at least a few words in
Spanish with the exception of Brazil which speaks
Portuguese the entire continent speaks Spanish.
Spanish with the exception of Brazil which speaks
Portuguese the entire continent speaks Spanish.