Tag Archives: Cee’s Which Way Challenge

Climbing to the Summit of Pikes Peak

Posted on August 15, 2017 by

One of the most difficult hikes that we have ever done was our hike from the base of Pikes Peak to the summit. The entire hike is over twelve miles and has an elevation gain of over 7,000 feet (2,100 … Continue reading →

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When is a Trail not a Trail?

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

The answer… when it is a stream, but you still have to hike through it. When we did our canopy tour in Bolivia, we had to hike through a stream and climb a waterfall just to get to the start … Continue reading →

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Time Travel is Possible

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

Every now and then, you are able to go to a tourist location and visit it without any other people around you. On those rare occasions when you aren’t surrounded by a hundred people taking selfies in front of what … Continue reading →

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Parasailing – Just for the Thrill of It

Posted on July 25, 2017 by

If you have ever been to a beach resort, you are likely to have seen the boats pulling parasailers around above the ocean waters. Strapping yourself into a harness that is connected to an over-sized parachute and being hauled by … Continue reading →

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What is Around the Next Bend?

Posted on July 18, 2017 by

For good or bad, people have a tendency to focus on what is coming around the next corner. Travelers tend to spend a fair amount of time researching and planning their next adventure, which can be a good thing as … Continue reading →

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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Posted on July 13, 2017 by

Although they can certainly be romantic, we don’t tend to do the horse-drawn carriage rides in most of the cities that we visit. Unfortunately, often the horses are not treated well and the prices that they charge are generally not … Continue reading →

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Crossing Rivers in the Rainforest

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

Since there are not a lot of roads in the jungles of South America, local residents get creative on ways to cross the many rivers. Especially during the rainy season, these rivers can be quite treacherous, so the last thing … Continue reading →

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Driving Across Water

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

In order to get to Copacabana on Lake Titicaca from La Paz, Bolivia, you have to take a ferry across a portion of lake. While you obviously don’t drive across the lake, it was fascinating to see large buses being … Continue reading →

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Sightseeing River Cruises

Posted on June 20, 2017 by

A great way to see a city from a different perspective is to take a sightseeing river cruise. We have taken several over the years and have enjoyed each of them. We have taken them during the day as well … Continue reading →

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Getting Around with a View

Posted on June 14, 2017 by

Cable cars are a great mode of transportation, especially when you need to scale great heights over difficult terrain. Not only does it provide a much easier way to reach difficult destinations, but it also usually provides spectacular views. Whether … Continue reading →

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