At the end of a tiring hike in Peru’s Sacred Valley (of the Incas), we came across some people planting potatoes.
Done the old-fashioned way, the field is plowed with oxen, then the seed potatoes are planted by hand and covered with dirt. The crop is usually planted in Sept – Oct, and harvested about a half year later.
With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
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This iconic tree along The 17 Mile Drive is always a beautiful picture.
Of all the grand features of Paris’s Grands Magasins, Paul Heymont’s favorite is the stained glass dome at Printemps
DrFumblefinger shares images of a Lewis and Clark statue he spotted on the Boise State Capitol grounds.
Sylvia shares some photos of southern Patagonia, as her plane’s approach into Ushuaia’s airport reveals great views of the Andes Mountains and the Beagle Channel.
Travel is such an education. So many people struggle at their daily tasks. We should all be thankful for our “easy” lives in comparison.