Monthly Archives: October 2011

A Minor Obsession | Rustic Blue Door in Cusco

Posted on October 28, 2011 by katrinamauro

Cusco, Peru It’s funny how blue doors surrounded by white walls are so much more appealing than any other color combination. This one caught my eye because of the rustic nature of it, camouflaged by it’s bright color – which … Continue reading →

Posted in Peru, ~Photography & Video~ | Tagged blue, Cusco, door, Peru, photo, Photography, rustic, travel | 1 Comment

Inca Terraces at Moray

Posted on October 20, 2011 by katrinamauro

Not far from the Maras Salt Mines (near Cusco) lie the agricultural Inca terraces at Moray, which were re-discovered in 1932 during an expedition led by Shirppe Johnson. Restoration work is currently being done on the terraces, and only one … Continue reading →

Posted in Peru | Tagged agricultural terraces of peru, agriculture, architecture, crops, Cusco, farming, food, Inca, Inca Terraces, inca terraces at Moray, moray, Peru, terraces, travel | 4 Comments

Spread Love the Brooklyn Way

Posted on October 19, 2011 by katrinamauro

Maras, Peru While on the road from the Maras Salt Mines to the Inca Terraces at Moray, we saw a group of children on their way home from school. Upon sight of them Damany started yelling, “Stop the bus, stop … Continue reading →

Posted in Peru, ~Photography & Video~ | Tagged children, gifts, gifts to travel with, i love brooklyn, i love brooklyn pins, Peru, spread love the brooklyn way, travel | 3 Comments

Maras Salt Mines

Posted on October 13, 2011 by katrinamauro

The Maras salt mines, located about an hour and a half from Cusco, boast a uniquely beautiful landscape, created by the very item that is harvested from it. The mines here are owned by approximately 200 families, each owning about … Continue reading →

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Hiking the Inca Trail with Peru Treks & Adventure

Posted on October 10, 2011 by katrinamauro

I decided to use Peru Treks to book my Inca Trail trek because it was suggested to me by Peru lover Charyn Pfeuffer (@charynpfeuffer) as the company she had heard offered the best value for your money. My understanding is … Continue reading →

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And Then I Ate its Brain…

Posted on October 6, 2011 by katrinamauro

No, this is not a Halloween post, I really did eat a brain – it was a little one, but still, it was a brain. I’ve always been an adventurous eater; though this meal was probably one of the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Peru, ~A Fork & Knife~ | Tagged Adventure, adventurous eating, aguas caliente, brain, cuy, eating eyeballs, eating guinea pig in peru, food, guinea pig, I ate it's brain, odd foods, Peru, travel, unique eats | 7 Comments

The Quintessential Llama Shot

Posted on October 3, 2011 by katrinamauro

Cusco, Peru Everyone knows they need the quintessential llama shot (or alpaca – whatever comes first, right – as long as it’s cute and fuzzy.), but it’s sometimes best to settle in and not be so excited to get one … Continue reading →