Tuesday, April 28, 2026 We arose around 7 a.m., fully refreshed after a good night’s sleep. After enjoying a hearty breakfast in the Schoolhouse Hotel dining room, we set out on foot for the The Shelbourne Hotel near St Stephen’s Green, where we would catch our tour bus for a […]
Sunday & Monday, April 26-27 Last night, much-needed rain finally arrived in drought-stricken central North Carolina. As we finished packing and preparing the house for our departure, a gentle, intermittent drizzle set in—accompanied by overcast skies and refreshingly cool temperatures. By 5:45 p.m., we were ready and hailed an Uber
Saturday, April 25, 2026 Tomorrow, we set out for the Land of Saints and Scholars—Ireland. We’ll be taking advantage of Aer Lingus’s new nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dublin Airport, departing around 8:15 p.m. and touching down at approximately 8:45 the following morning—ready to begin our adventure. In
Friday, April 24, 2026 Our last travel post feels like it belongs to another era. Dated August 15, 2025, it featured John waving from the heights of Ollantaytambo, the ancient Incan fortress perched in Peru’s Sacred Valley. At the time, we were just a third of the way into our
Friday, August 15, 2025 Today was scheduled as a full day of exploring the Sacred Valley. Upon waking, Jane wasn’t feeling well, so I brought her some coffee from the restaurant before heading back to eat breakfast with a few of my fellow WolfTrekkers. Afterward, Jane and I took the
Thursday, August 14, 2025 We got off to an early start today: a 5:00 a.m. wake-up call, followed by a hearty buffet breakfast at 5:30, and out of our rooms by 6:15. Victor met the group in the hotel lobby, and we walked over to the Lima airport terminal, where
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 This morning, we enjoyed a bit of leisure time to allow our fellow WolfTrekkers—who arrived late last night—to recover from their flights. I took the opportunity to relax in the room and catch up on news from home, while Jane opted for a more active start
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Although today marked our final day at Ceiba Tops before departing for Iquitos to catch our flight back to Lima, German was determined to share more Amazonian adventures with us. At dawn, we rose early and, foregoing both breakfast and coffee, boarded the boat at 6
Monday, August 11, 2025 We got to sleep in a bit and enjoy a more relaxed morning, as the delayed couple—Ann and Larry—finally arrived early from Iquitos after their original flight had been canceled. Though visibly weary from travel, they joined us for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Shortly after breakfast,
Sunday, August 10, 2025 Wow! Today turned out to be a remarkable day—one where the journey was just as adventurous as the destination itself. The day began on a rough note: it had poured all night, and the sky was still heavy with rain. Despite the gloom, we woke early,
Saturday, August 9, 2025 Today was another travel day, this time from Lima to our lodge along the Amazon River. We began the morning with variable-temperature showers (mostly cold). Apparently some plumbing issues in this new hotel still need to be resolved. However, this hardship was more than offset by
Friday, August 8, 2025 The first day of our long-awaited adventure — flying to Lima — was relatively uneventful. We woke at 5 a.m., groggy and sleep-deprived, and methodically worked through our pre-departure checklist. By 6:45, we had called an Uber and were on our way. We arrived at RDU
Thursday, August 7, 2025 Tomorrow, we finally set off on our long-anticipated journey to Peru and Ecuador. For Jane, this trip carries special meaning—after spending 10 months in Ecuador as an exchange student 45 years ago, she’ll finally return to revisit some of the places that left a lasting impression.
Sunday, May 25, 2025 Early this morning, Jane and I both woke up at 5:30 a.m.—even before our alarms went off—as we prepared to depart Mexico. Jeff and Comeka had already left around 4:00 a.m., driven by the son of a local contact Jeff had met on a previous trip.
Saturday, May 24, 2025 Today, Jane and I were joined by a couple of feline visitors as we sipped our morning coffee in the suite. They were noticeably braver than on previous days—bold enough to creep in for a look around, but still skittish enough to run away the moment