Monthly Archives: July 2010

Another Bull Moose in Big Cottonwood Canyon

Posted on July 31, 2010 by edmarzo

    Today, I was asked to keep an eye on my grandson Luke.  We had a lot of fun this morning playing games, running around the back yard, and watching Sponge Bob Halloween videos.  By afternoon he was ready … Continue reading →

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Utah Moose are Pretty Smart and Very Good Looking.

Posted on July 25, 2010 by edmarzo

    Nature Photography requires a lot of travel to various wilderness areas where hopefully you will be able to capture  the prize-winning image of your favorite animal.  For me capturing  moose has been one of the animals I enjoy the … Continue reading →

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The Dahl Sheep of Alaska

Posted on July 25, 2010 by edmarzo

    Alaska is always an incredible place to visit.  In May I had the chance to spend 4 days in the Anchorage area; an area I had never visited before.     The main focus of this trip was … Continue reading →

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Bison, Birds and Bighorn Sheep – Yellowstone in the Spring

Posted on July 25, 2010 by edmarzo

    Spring in Yellowstone is not only great for grizzly bear sightings but is also a great time to see other animals with their new-born families.  One animal that has been very interesting to watch in the spring is … Continue reading →

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Yellowstone Grizzly Bears in the Spring

Posted on July 24, 2010 by edmarzo

    Yellowstone in the early spring can provide some of the best opportunities to see and photograph wildlife.  The animals are more active in the cooler temperatures and some are coming out of hibernation.  It’s also an excellent time … Continue reading →

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Tucsan, A Village in Need

Posted on July 22, 2010 by edmarzo

    In our search for a future humanitarian project, we were taken to the Tucsan village, which is located in the Sacred Valley.  Tucsan is a relatively new and small village.  Last August I was in Tucsan with the … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon at the Cusco Market

Posted on July 21, 2010 by edmarzo

    Who can pass up a market?  Well we found ourselves in so many markets over the course of the two weeks that we almost didnt go in this one.  That would have been a big mistake!     … Continue reading →

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Salt, Machu Picchu and other ancient Incan ruins

Posted on July 21, 2010 by edmarzo

    About forty kilometers from Cuzco Peru, is the town of Maras.  Maras is home to the ancient Incan salt mines.  Since pre-Inca times, salt has been obtained in Maras by evaporating salty water, leaving the salt behind.  Water from a subterranean stream … Continue reading →

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Llamas and the Sunflower

Posted on July 21, 2010 by edmarzo

After a good nights sleep we were met by our guide outside our hotel.  We drove through Cusco to an LDS Ward where we attended church services.  What a treat that was!     After the church services we drove … Continue reading →

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Finally in Peru!

Posted on July 21, 2010 by edmarzo

    After all the unexpected twists and turns in Bolivia, it actually felt nice to cross the border into Peru.  The bus ride to Puno was very comfortable however  the bus station in Puno was a bit of a … Continue reading →

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