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Machu Picchu

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…I found myself staring at one of the most beautiful man made things ever built. A tribute to mankind… a human masterpiece. A melange of nature and natural structures altered and assembled by Inca’s…

I was most definitely shocked and in awe, goose bumped and gob smacked when  the sun’s gentle yet persuading rays kindly ushered away the thick and extremely stubborn fog that had taken a strong stranglehold over the Inca Temple of Machu Picchu. Tears of joy slowly streamed down my cheeks. I found myself staring at one of the most beautiful man made monuments. A tribute to mankind… a human masterpiece. A melange of nature and natural materials altered and assembled by Inca’s into timeless structures.

Letty and I had an early start that day. W woke up at 4:00am to get our passes and catch the bus ups to the mountain top.

I must admit that leading up to this grandiose event, an overwhelming sense of bitter disappointment had come over me. We had travelled over 15,000 klms to see this timeless monument, and at 6:00am we could barely see past the tips of my shoes.

When the clouds dissipated into thin air at 8:30am and what lay beyond became visible, I asked myself – what were they thinking? What could possibly drive this far advanced Civil Engineering civilization to such extreme? I take my hat of to you, O Incas! Words can not describe how I felt that day, and I still feel the same now.

These few photos do not depict Machu Picchu in all its grandiosity. But will hopefully motivate you to make your way to Cuzco, and up the mountain side to Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes and Machu/Huayna Picchu.

Machu Picchu
Taquile Married Woman

The many faces of Peru

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Peru boasts countless natural wonders and a multitude of jaw-dropping, man-made landmarks. From its Pacific beaches (La Costa) to its Andean Mountains (La Sierra) and to the Amazonian jungle (La Selva), its cultural diversity embraces a mestizaje of Inca, African, and European traditions. Like many other Latin American countries, it has endured centuries of colonisation and the destruction of indigenous structures – all this adds to its historical and cultural wealth and forges a proud tradition that includes many folkloric dances, costumes, typical drinks, and signature dishes (Peruvian Cuisine is just delicious). These photos show just some of the people and fauna we encountered on this wonderful journey. I will be adding more as our trip continues deeper into the country…

Posing for photograph
After a long day
Going from Los Uros to Isla Amantani
from Los Uros
Tribal chief
Chicha Morada – Yum!!
This guy sold bucket, bins and storage solutions
And this hat was really funky…
And a world wrestling masked man
And this guy had a dead ferret, I think.
There were snakes involved in the dancing…
And music playing…
There was also dancing…
and offerings to the gods
There was even a Christian cross mowed on the mountain
and they do look pretty life like
But they are definitely interesting
I have no idea what these represent
There were many sculptures like this one in Chivay
Looked kind of interesting with its trimmed fur
Played some Spanish Classical Guitar
Tour Guide to El Colca
Town of Yanque
The gardener was showing off his beauties
Aiii, no seas malo!!
Jesus was waiting for us on a hill in Otuzco
Checking the mobile…
Old door in Lunahuana
Checking SMS
Wanna play?
Yellow chili in Pacaran (Aji Amarillo)
Yum.
Are you talking to me?
Don’t throw rubbish.
Scary sculpture – dangling
Typical costume in Lima festival
Lunahuana ice cream cones
Junior and cousin Joseph
Girl from Pagash, near Platanar
Pagash chili field (Aji amarillo)
Una galleta porfavor…
Wooooosh…
Riding the wave in Huanchaco
Caballo de Totoro
Are you looking at me?
Fixing the net
The housing services, you know??
Looking to the Sun God
Check out the guns…
Espy – The Chihuaha
Juice Lady
Toys r us
I <3 money
Midori makes Ingerborg smile
Llamita blanca en Machu Picchu
Genuine
Not happy
These witches were hanging from the ceiling.
Gives your shoes a shine in no time!
Which one?
La Mama “Pillicha”
Are you kidding me??
Lima, Barranco District – Ice Cream vendor
Hay mahn!
Plaza de Armas Arequipa
Javier in Pisaq
Pisaq aquarelle painter
Taquile necklace lady
Handmade dolls in Taquile – Llamita’s cousins
Cusco road worker
La Vicuñita Baby Alpaca outlet
Vladimir – Cusco tour guide
Donkey and the temple of water
Friendly Inca gave me one finger salute.
Cusco market couple
Cusco pencil doles
El Cuy Magico
Cusco shop vendor
Cusco doll lady
Lambs and ladies
Cusco ninja
Cusco blind fluteman
Juan Carlos – Cusco Guia
Yajuu juice
Presidente Valentin Paniagua
Cusco Police Department
Jay-Walkers beware
Fly Overhead
Lake Titicaca – Taquile Island
Man from Uros and Mercedes Benz boat
Doll Vendor – Arequipa Plaza de Armas
Flowers in Arequipa
Yummo!! In Arequipa
Rooster, not hen.
Chivay – Plaza de Armas
Town of Maca – Peru
Condor and Moon – El Cañon Del Colca
On our way to Cañon del Colca
Yanque traditional costume and dance.
Chivay – Wititi Warriors at restaurant el Horno.
El Horno restaurant en Chivay
Chivay Wititi Warriors
On our way to Colca – 4000m above sea level
Taquile Island – Titicaca
Taquile tapestry woman
We keep the Titi – You have the Caca
Homestay Family on Amantani Island – Titicaca
Amantani Island – Titicaca
Boys singing on Mercedes Benz boat
Elmer – Tribal Chief in Uros – Titicaca
Mercedes Benz boat – Uros
Arequipa Guia
Sisters on Park Bench – Arequipa
Lima Virgen Doll
This guy was a clown.
Roky’s chicken – Ica Plaza De Armas
Tocando cajon en el refugio de Mamaine
Refugio de Mamaine – El Carmen
Restaurant Cordano – Lima
Festival Lima Joven – Plaza de Armas
Jungle Man – Lima, Plaza de Armas
Plaza de armas – Lima
Junglemen – Plaza de armas Lima
Plaza De Armas – Snoop woman
Lima Friendly faces – festival Joven
Cholo in Plaza de Armas – Lima
It was this big!
Street knife sharpener – Legit
Algodon de azucar en Lima
Hotel Bolivar – Pisco Sour
La Bodega de La Trattoria (Miraflores)
Aguas Calientes girl

The Harbour Bridge - thousands of steel rivets.

Sydney Trip July 2012

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“….. I always end up meeting someone interesting or finding myself lost in a place I like to find myself…. “

Sydney is a truly awesome city to visit. I love coming here and having Portuguese chicken from little Portugal (in the suburb of Petersham). I also love going to Newtown for Thai cuisine. Newtown very much reminds me of Brisbane’s West End and it is the home of the free-thinking, art-loving, purple hair sporting, nose ringing, beatnik’en fashionistas.

The Harbour Bridge - thousands of steel rivets.

Ribbed for his pleasure.

Foggy Sydney

Foggy Sydney

Sydney is most definitely a buzzing city and has plenty of cool events (for example last weekend’s Aroma Festival), hip restaurants and trendsetting hang-outs. Things can get happenin’ if you know where to look and/or if you have connections. But who am I to say? A little bit of adventurous roaming never hurt anyone and is a great way to become more acquainted with such a city.

Personally, I like to take to the streets (armed with my camera and tripod) and follow my nose and instincts.

I always end up meeting someone interesting or finding myself lost in a place I like to find myself.

I’m just sayin’.

One of the SHB Pylons

One of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylons

The smiling face of Luna Park in Sydney's Milson's Point.

The smiling face of Luna Park in Sydney’s Milson’s Point.

 

James Magnussen – he attracts other swimmers.
Chef’s Gallery – they make awesome noodles.
Chef’s Gallery Wonton soup
Classic car night out
Mac Store on George Street
Thairiffic Pad Thai in Newtown
Newtown Station
Boat going somewhere
Capitan Torres restaurant on Liverpool Street
Mate Mate Mate at SOH
My model modelling.
Mi amigo Miguel
I guess these are from joggers stretching after a workout.
One of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylons
Ribbed for his pleasure
The smiling face of Luna Park in Sydney’s Milson’s Point.
Foggy Sydney
Kirribilli Notice Board.
Timber escalator from the 1800’s
Bonsai Daniel-san!
This is 6 photographs I have superimposed for a 3D effect
I suffer blurred vision at times
George Street

 

Where there's a will, there's a way.

Concrete Jungle

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“…. I look at how root systems wrap themselves in every crack and crevice. Reticulating, torticulating, twisting, undulating, penetrating…”

Is it the moisture in the concrete or is it the lime? Could it be the tiniest amount of urban dirt that accumulates in the parting of two surfaces? What makes these plants thrive in these man-made, unnatural growing conditions?

Concrete Jungle

Concrete Jungle

I look at how root systems wrap themselves in every crack and crevice. Reticulating, torticulating, twisting, undulating, penetrating… dying? No – thriving.

Man builds. Nature takes over. Nature obeys no man’s laws.

Wall Fern

Fern growing in mortar at Newtown station

Unnatural, you ask? No, of course not. There couldn’t be anything more natural than plants combating man made creations, they make the triste and grey look lively and interesting.

A Sydney bridge, plant growing in concrete crack

Tree growing in concrete crack

If I was a plant, I too would probably nestle my roots deep into the very urban foundation. My home would be right there, in its rightful place.

Letty and Zombies

Paddington Zombies

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“…. Go to your garden and grab a hand-full of leaves, grass, dirt, sand, pebbles, dog doodoo and splash it on your face…”

Twas’ Nirvana’s 27th birthday party and the zombies came out to play… For some reason, there were more Britney zombies than other types of zombies. There was zombie punch, zombie posters, zombie food, eerie blood zombie lighting and even a zombie slayer.

Zombie Girls

The Paddington Zombie Girls

We had a blast.

Ok, I have received a lot of questions about how zombie skin is made… Well, there are a number of ways – but the cheapest is very simple and I should get royalties for sharing my “secret” recipe with the world.

How to make zombie skin (Zombie Skin Recipe):

I use water and flour. Simple. Water and flour, apply it on your skin after you’ve mashed it to a gooey/sticky consistency (but not too runny). Then you can add jam (preferably one that has dark red berries – boysenberry jam works well).Go to your garden and grab a hand-full of leaves, grass, dirt, sand, pebbles, dog doodoo and splash it on your face, arms and hands… Whatever tickles your fancy – and presto! Bob’s your uncle.

Henry Gomez

Zombie man

!! A word of warning !!

This mix will dry, itch and stretch your skin – it’ll hurt like hell after a few hours and it gets very uncomfortable. Then the fun part is removing it from your skin, and hair. I understand what women go through when they wax. Oh the pain! I would suggest shaving those body parts where you plan to apply the mix.

The second method is used to make scabs, lacerations, and vile looking infections on your skin. You can purchase liquid latex from costume shops and mix it with toilet paper. Build layers up on top of one another and form the laceration as required!

Thanks for an awesome night Nirvana!

 

Letty getting eaten by zombies