Author Archives: edmarzo

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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Our escape to the border!

Posted on July 17, 2010 by edmarzo

    Our week in Bolivia was incredible and unforgettable.  We met so many wonderful, kind and interesting  people and saw many incredible things.  Little did we know that our adventure in Bolivia wasn’t over but was about to get … Continue reading →

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Tiwanaku and Pumapunku: an Ancient Civilization

Posted on July 16, 2010 by edmarzo

    Exploring the ancient ruins in Bolivia and Peru can be one of the highlights of any expedition to South America.  We were extremely fortunate to have Willy as our guide as we explored Tiwanaku and Pumapunka.  These ruins … Continue reading →

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