Nadines Travel Blog

I chose this cute little hotel because of the good reviews in the heart of Aquas Calientes town and a short 5-minute walk to the train station.  It is a fabulous location right in the middle of shops and restaurants.  The couple that ran the hotel were very proud and you could tell. Each morning Juan the husband made us a lovely complimentary breakfast which was tasty and filling. We spent two nights here and enjoyed our time.  The bed was comfortable we each had our own. South America usually does that if you have 3 adults you get 3 beds. The shower was heaven, one of the better ones I have experienced. We were on the third floor and had access to a window which we had open every night for fresh mountain air. My only complaint about the place was that the third-floor banister needed to be extended 2 feet to cover the gaping opening in the floor. That would not pass safety standards in Canada. It was a good stay and I completely forgot to take photos of the room because w...

  Many people will say that Canada has some of the prettiest landscapes in the world and I would agree.  After witnessing Machu Picchu and being wowed, I was still being wowed during the 2.5-hour drive back to Cuzco and decided to do a post on this lovely scenery as I first discovered it, which is on the drive from Cuzco to Machu Picchu. Passing through snow-capped mountain ranges, open meadows, wildflowers in full bloom, agricultural land, lakes, rivers and towns.  The switchback road that takes you down to the valley from the heights of Cuzco at 11,152 feet is scary but looking down into the valley is stunningly beautiful.  Even though pictures never do a scene justice, you decide if it is the prettiest.   I have laid out the photos in chronological order leaving Cuzco city with so many interesting things to see and the drive as we saw it.  Keep in mind, that almost all of the photos have been taken from a bus window. The bus ride was comfortable alt...