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187 Proof
187 Proof Letra
I grew up wishing my life would be like the Cosbys
I go that extra mile to escape this ghetto monotony
See how this vicious cycle could fuck wit you psychologically
You best cooperate with the state or become they property
Bitch my name be ringing bells from the street to the jailhouse
And it ain't no transaction unless I came wit my scale out
Roll in yo college, I just might fuck up and fail out
Fucking bitch after bitch, stacking my chips, all I care bout
Fuck a GPA, bitch I need a CPA, come and count it up
Thousand thugs be always tryna catch him in a crowd around the bus
Guess it's bout to go down, if you down to fuck, then you down wit us
I know hoes that won't smoke, but stay sloppy drunk and get powdered up
This Corporate Thug World, they like you but they love the realest
Straight Gary gangsta shit, didn't come up off no fucking gimmicks, bitch
2Pac ain't back cuz he got set up and shot in the chest
Biggie ain't either, so won't y'all gon let them niggas rest?
I'm 187 proof, streets or the fucking booth
I'm hard to kill like Steven Seagal wit yo fucking troops
Yo choppas ain't chopping shit if yo niggas ain't down to shoot
And I'm ready to R.I.P. any nigga that y'all recruit
Cuz I'm 187 proof, streets or the fucking booth
I speak a foreign language, I think y'all call that the truth
It's Gibbs, bitch
A walking 187, 187 crazy
Sick like Moammar Gadhafi, straight 187 babies
I reach for that reefer stench and my shit knocking Brotha Lynch
So lock me in correctional, but you can't fix me or fucking see me
You know who you fucking with? A nigga who got shit to lose
I got niggas that rob you and rape yo bitch if they in the mood
Check my record, I been a fool, semi autos all in my locker
Flow stupid like I rode the bus to school with Waka Flocka
187 ways to die, bitch, this the end
6 niggas put 600 holes in yo 600 Benz
Bitch, I'm murder proof, I'mma live forever
Duncan block, Virginia street, bitch, we the clique together
Ask Pill who the real, bet he mention (Gibbs)
Killers in that 4th Ward, shout out to my nigga Slick
Shout out to my nigga Hit, West side murder cat
Some of my niggas flow, but most of them beat that murder rep
Cuz I'm 187 proof, streets or the fucking booth
I speak a foreign language, I think y'all call that the truth
Cuz I'm 187 proof, streets or the fucking booth
I speak a foreign language, I think y'all call that the truth
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Introductory Oceanography Field Trips:
Sample learning outcomes and activity ideas
The sample outcomes and activity ideas were compiled by participants at the 2013 Teaching Oceanography workshop Workshop participants created these ideas while taking part in pre- and post-workshop field trips to a number of field sites as well as a field trip to the Aquarium on the Bay (Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco) and the San Francisco Exploratorium during the workshop.
Teaching Geoscience in the Field (including defining its place in the curriculum, its benefits, developing skills and habits, and designing field experiences).
Sample Outcomes
After completing a field trip in an introductory oceanography class, students will be able to:
- Make and record field observations
- Recognize characteristics of a variety of natural process at work in the field around them
- Consider important questions that could be answered by scientists working in this environment
- Consider impacts of human interactions with this environment
- Recognize the value of working together
- Recognize the value of engaging in the local environment
- Identify evidence of human impact on the coastal environment
- Compare and contrast sand composition and texture at different beaches
- Describe the differences between description and interpretation
- Use dichotomous keys to identify organisms that are retrieved from fish trawls, benthic grabs and plankton tows
- Recognize the oceans as a system
- Using aerial photographs, locate themselves and different features along a coastline
- Make and record observations
- Recognize characteristics of a variety of natural process at work in the ecosystems they observe
- Consider important questions that could be answered by scientists working in these ecosystems
- Consider impacts of human interactions with these ecosystems
- Recognize the value of working together
- Assess animal behavior using scientific methods
- Compare the morphology and behaviour of different organisms
- Understand how adaptation to different ecosystems or ecological modes leads to morphological adaptation.
- Develop and/or use a dichotomous key
Sample Activities and Questions to Ask Our Students in a Variety of Settings
Locating yourself: Given aerial photographs, locate yourself and different features in your field area (such as coastal headlands and coves)
Making observations with tools (sketchbook; hand lens; knife; bottles; vials; binoculars)
- Sketch landscape (perhaps at different scales)
- Make one observation each using each of the five senses. Reconvene to record observations and categorize them (as geology/water movement/biology/chemistry/human interaction with nature)
- Challenge groups to provide observations for unfilled categories and to link an observation with another from at least one and possibly all other categories
- An alternative or additional categorization activity is to observe on different temporal and spatial scales.
- Animal Behavior activities -- students can use a focal animal approach, with fixed periods of observations to create time budgets for different species of animals, e.g. for a barnacle.. feeding, being closed up... for a sea otter, swimming in different positions, interacting with conspecifics or other species (if present), apparent playing, feeding, sleeping....for birds on exhibit.. swimming, feeding interacting with conspecifics or other species, sitting or standing, preening, flying, nest building, etc. This can be evaluated in terms of sex, species, and to even identify patterns of dominance in social groups.
- In this quarry or cliff face, there are two rock types. Sketch them with a scale. What are the primary differences between them?
Coastal processes
- Beach: What direction is the wind and swell? What is the wave period?
- Look at the sand -- describe its color, size, sorting, and texture. Is it the same everywhere? Where is it from? What affects it? Where will it go next?
- Compare and contrast the physical and chemical properties of sands on three beaches.
- Sketch a profile of the beach. What does it tell you about the wave energy?
- Look down at the surf zone. Which rocks are in place? Which rocks were brought in from elsewhere? Why were those rocks brought in?
- Look at the sloped area above the beach. Where is bedrock that is in place? Where do you find material that is no longer in place? - With no further action by people, what do you think this area will look like after a few years of heavy winter rain?
- What is the tidal cycle at this location? What is the tide height now, where you are? Can you see signs of animals or plants that will be submerged some of the day? How long? If they are out of the water now, what adaptations do they seem to have that lets them survive the dry conditions and higher temperatures?
- Will this beach/coastline dissipate or concentrate storm surge?
- Erosion, weathering, and mass movement
- Can you find any landslides? (new or old)
- If so, how do you recognize them? (Where do you see evidence of recent/older movement on this slope? Make a sketch of an example of each.)
- How big are they? (And what are some good techniques for determining scale)?
- Why are they here? What contributed?
- Do you see any evidence of erosion? Where? What are the causes? What are some local sources of erosion?
- Do you see any evidence of weathering? Where? What are the causes? Do some rocks weather more than others? Describe those. Why do you think this happens?
Human interactions and impacts
- Identify a natural and an anthropogenic feature
- Draw sketches of human-made structures in the area (drains, rock walls). What is their purpose?
- Class debate: sustainable fisheries... Different kinds -- which is best?
- Sustainable fisheries and seafood: Where is it from? How is it caught? What are the consequences of not knowing. Possible activities: role playing in a restaurant finding out these answers. HW: ask where fish come from? from 2 local markets or restaurants and share info later in class.
- What is one thing you can do to reduce your impact on the ocean?
- Do you notice horizontal color stripes in the intertidal? If so, what causes them? Why?
- Given a dichotomous key, identify 10 different fish collected during cruise or observed in an aquarium or tidepools
- Reviewing a variety of organisms that live in a similar environment, create a dichotomous key
- Camouflage: identify and explain the function of camouflage used by organisms in a tank or in a tidepool.
- Niche adaptations: compare and contrast the adaptations of various organisms in different niches: tidal zone, sedimentary benthic, rocky benthic.
- Aquarium:
- select a favorite tank and list the organisms present, then group the listed organisms by categories (using own scheme). List the organisms in a second tank, and apply the classification scheme to it. Revise the classification scheme as needed.
- How do you think this tank would differ in behaviors at night?
- Observe and attempt to distinguish between natural and artificial processes/behaviors/features in one or more tanks. How could one verify that the process/behavior/feature is natural?
- Sketch three ocean organisms from 3 different phyla. Include the name of the organism, a scale bar for each sketch.
- Explore the way that homologous structures are adapted in bony and cartilaginous fish to meet different ecological needs: draw or describe three species of each type of fish, and identify ways that fins, mouth, etc. are changed among different species to reflect their ecological needs. Also, look at the common features of bony fish vs. cartilaginous fish and speculate about why the bony fish were able to diversity into so many more different body plans.
- Choose three animals [CHOOSE ONE: fish, mollusk, arthropod] that live in three different habitats [FOR EXAMPLE: kelp forest, sandy seafloor, tropical reef...] and for each one, describe an adaptation [FOR EXAMPLE: behavior, body part, color] that helps it survive in that habitat.
- Look for and correctly name different feeding styles. Which organisms use these?
- Find at least six different types of caudal fin (tail) on fish in the aquarium. Sketch the different shapes. What do these shapes suggest about the lifestyles of these fish?
- Observing the tentacles on the jellies from coastal waters, what do you notice about length and the type of waters in which the jellies live? What would be the benefits of each? Challenges?
- The reported worldwide expansion of jellies is an interesting topic for discussion and can be developed with aquarium trips since, now, there are so many aquaria that have jellyfish exhibits. There are some very interesting papers discussing the actual data that support (or do not support) this perceived rise in the abundance of gelatinous jellyfish and the possible role of humans, so, overall this topic is pretty fun and rich with potential. See Condon et al, 2012, Bioscience 62:160 and Lucas et al, 2013, PNAS 110:1000-05.

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We're still swooning over all the beautiful details of Izzy and Harry's UK wedding last December. Their save the date cards and invitations were only a fraction of the fun paper products displayed throughout their big day, so when Izzy sent us these beautiful photos by Sven Arnstein we had to share.
Custom wedding signage was created for almost every table along with matchbox favors, wild-flower seed packets, a wishing tree and a delightful 'thumb-print tree', and they all matched perfectly with the Hot Air Balloon save the date.
The couple really went above and beyond to create a whimsical space. We always love a winter wedding...
To view more photos, visit Hello! Magazine! Thanks Izzy for sharing the beautiful photos.


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IRONMAN Mourns Passing of Dean Bullock
2013 Kona Inspired athlete Dean Bullock passed away on Thursday.
It is with great sadness that we pass on the news that 2013 Kona Inspired winner, Dean Bullock, succumbed Thursday to the brain cancer that forced him to call it a day at the IRONMAN World Championship last October.
A day after Bullock was pulled off the bike course, his wife and nine children did the marathon course for him to take care of his "unfinished business." Here is a message they posted on his Facebook page:
"IronDean passed away peacefully early this morning surrounded by his beautiful eternal companion and nine children.
We have no doubt he was welcomed by a proud Heavenly Father. We know that we will see him again one day and that this life is not the end. We know that his body and mind are whole again and he is training for his next IRONMAN in heaven.
Thank you for all the love, support, and prayers that have been given to us along this journey. We feel so honored to have been able to share this amazing man with you. He finished his race on this earth IronDean strong and we know he is watching over us from above. We love that he is ours FOREVER. We LOVE you Dad!"
Last August, Gaylia Osterlund wrote a profile on Bullock. "He talked about death openly," Osterlund remembers of her interview. "He told me if he died tomorrow or when he was 100, he did not want to be remembered for racing. He wanted to be remembered for his now 37 years of marriage, his kids, grandkids and his faith in his Heavenly Father. He truly believed nothing else mattered."
He will be remembered for all that and a lot more. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Below is a repost of Osterlund's story.
17 Times a Grandfather, Once a Kona Competitor
by Gaylialynn Osterlund
The ICU wing of a hospital isn't ideal training ground for IRONMAN preparation. Yet that's where Kona Inspired winner Dean Bullock of South Jordan, Utah fit in a bit of walking this past May just 24 hours after his second brain surgery for a Grade IV Glioblastoma Multiforme—an aggressive and often deadly form of brain cancer.
Bullock, a 59-year-old father of nine with 17 grandchildren, came to endurance sports later in life. He was 34 when a friend challenged him to see who could lose the most weight. He took up running and won the bet, going from 200 pounds to 160, then went on to complete IRONMAN St. George (twice), IRONMAN Coeur d'Alene and 25 marathons.
But last July after a midweek run, Bullock was bothered by an unusual headache. When it had not improved several days later, a trip to the hospital uncovered a tumor the size of a tennis ball in his brain. He was scheduled for brain surgery four days later.
On the day of surgery, the family waited anxiously together at the hospital for news from the doctors.
"One of the surgeons came out and told us the tumor had been removed, and they were stitching him up," one of his children wrote on the Team IronDean blog. "The bad news was the mass was malignant. Dad had cancer."
The elevator ride up to Bullock's room was filled with silence and tears. Once in the solitude of his room, Bullock's wife, Kris, gathered the family in a circle and reminded all of them that their dad was a fighter.
"This battle is your dad's IRONMAN for this year," she said. "He needs all of us to be strong."
The next phase of treatment called for six weeks of combined radiation and chemotherapy followed by another ten months of chemo, but Bullock's never-give-up attitude kept him training in spite of his prognosis.
Amazingly, at the end of the 10 months, Bullock completed IRONMAN 70.3 St. George with five of his children. It was considered miraculous to recover from the cancer, but even more so to regain the fitness necessary for the rigors of racing. Ever the competitor, Bullock still grimaced when he mentioned that all of his kids beat him that day.
"I beat the kids at the last IRONMAN we did together," he shared. "I guess I have some work to do before Kona."
Bullock is an IRONMAN who chooses not to be defined by the brain cancer. He attributes his remarkable story to the many blessings of his family, friends and his belief that his Heavenly Father is in charge. His Kona Inspired campaign was born from his family's desire to watch the person who has spent his life making sure they were happy and taken care of achieve his own dream.
"Three of my children are rotating weeks to help me train," Bullock said, quietly and with deep gratitude. "I feel bad they won't have anything to show for it come October 12th."


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Your Monograms vacation in Peru's Amazon and the Andes Mountains begins in Lima with a guided city tour highlighting the history and culture, including the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Convent. You'll explore the Amazon jungle from Puerto Maldonado, its entry point in Peru's Madre de Dios. With your expert Naturalist by your side, sail on the Tambopata River and view fascinating wildlife and birds on the way to your Amazon Jungle Lodge. Included excursions while in the Amazon include a canoe ride at dusk to learn about the Amazonia river ecosystems, nocturnal creatures, and the southern constellation; a dugout canoe ride on Lake Sandoval in Tambopata National Reserve searching for otters, macaws, monkeys, and much more; a walk in the jungle canopy for a different perspective of the jungle from 100 feet above; a visit to a local farm; and a clay lick to observe wildlife from a blind. Your adventure continues in the Sacred Valley in the Andes Mountains to enjoy local culture, a traditional market with artisan textiles and jewelry, and a visit to the Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo. Board a train for Machu Picchu to explore the "Lost City of the Incas,"on a guided tour. Stay overnight and return the following morning to witness the sunrise—an experience you will not soon forget! Enjoy the sights in Cusco, including the Santo Domingo Monastery and Cathedral in the Plaza de Armas. Fly to Juliaca and travel to the shores of Lake Titicaca. Sail on the highest navigable lake in the world and visit Taquile Island, a remnant of the Inca Empire, conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century. Visit the Uros Islands, made completely of reeds and the locals continue their traditional way of life. On your way to the airport at trip's end, visit the ruins of Sillustani—the fascinating pre-Inca burial ground of ancient high priests. Mysterious ruins of many lifetimes past make this Monograms vacation in Peru and the Amazon the trip of a lifetime.
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Experience Peru from the rainforests of the Amazon to the high mountain peaks of the Andes on this Monograms vacation! After time in Lima, delve into Peru's Amazon, one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world, in search of monkeys, macaws, otters, birds, and much more. And, no trip to Peru is complete without staying in the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco to learn about the most famous Inca sites to be found. Top off your vacation in scenic Lake Titicaca where you explore handmade floating islands that serve as home to the Uros people. No Inca block is left unturned on this amazing vacation to Peru!
Welcome to Lima. Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Your included CITY TOUR focuses on Lima's rich colonial history as well as the modern city. Lima was the bastion of Spanish South America from its founding in 1535 until the independence of the South American republics in the early 19th century. See the cathedral, where the remains of Francisco Pizarro are sealed in a wooden coffin, the SANTO DOMINGO CONVENT to see the relics of three famous Peruvian saints—Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres, and San Juan Macias.
Fly to Puerto Maldonado, capital of Madre de Dios and the entry to Peru's Amazon Jungle. Embark on a MOTORBOAT RIDE for a journey up the Tambopata River to view turtles, caimans, monkeys, and river birdlife such as capped herons, black skimmers, and kingfishers. Arrive at your unique Amazon Jungle Lodge where you will meet with your expert Naturalist who will help tailor your time in the Amazon with various included activities. At dusk, take a CANOE RIDE to learn about the Amazonia river ecosystems, nocturnal animals' behavior, and the southern constellation.
Walk into the TAMBOPATA NATIONAL RESERVE with your Naturalist, then navigate by dugout canoe around LAKE SANDOVAL, a beautiful oxbow lake. Learn about the reserve's conservation efforts and the animals that inhabit this lake, such as the endangered giant river otters, blue and yellow macaws, red howler monkeys, and black caimans. This afternoon, the CANOPY WALKWAY shows you a different perspective 100 feet above ground. After night falls, your Naturalist introduces you to the nocturnal animals of the Amazon.
A short boat ride brings you to a NATIVE FARM where farmers use ancient methods to grow crops. Learn about local cultivation techniques and taste some of the produce. This afternoon, visit a CLAY LICK to observe wildlife from a blind to observe the normal routine of the fauna without disrupting the environment.
Fly to Cusco, high in the Andes. Upon arrival, begin your scenic drive into the lush Urubamba Valley, also known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas and your home for the next two nights.
Today, your PRIVATE SIGHTSEEING of the Sacred Valley begins in the market town of PISAC. Handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry can be bought here at bargain prices. After time in the market, your next visit is the Inca Fortress of OLLANTAYTAMBO. Here, some of the finest examples of Inca masonry can be seen. Enjoy an included lunch before returning to your hotel this afternoon.
Board a TRAIN TRIP bound for MACHU PICCHU and cut a path through the Sacred Valley to this "Lost City of the Incas," discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. On a GUIDED TOUR, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. For hikers, a brisk one-hour walk leads to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas.
A morning at leisure allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over MACHU PICCHU with your included second entrance to the ruins. Return to Cusco by TRAIN TRIP.
Your GUIDED TOUR of Cusco visits the Plaza de Armas and its CATHEDRAL and the SANTO DOMINGO MONASTERY, previously the Koricancha Temple, one of the most important temples devoted to worship of the sun. It is said it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. This afternoon, in your free time, perhaps visit the Inca Museum or wander through the artisan district of San Blas.
Fly to Juliaca, where you will be transferred to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Today, enjoy a full-day sailing on LAKE TITICACA and take a motorboat to some of the lake's more unique islands. Start with TAQUILE ISLAND, once part of the Inca Empire and one of the last areas of Peru to be conquered by Spain in the 16th century. The Spanish banned traditional dress on the island, which is why the Spanish peasant dress can still be found today. Next, travel to the fascinating UROS ISLANDS, home to the Uros Indians who were forced to live on the lake as the Incas pushed farther into their territory. These islands are completely made from reeds, which are continually added to as they disintegrate to the bottom of the lake.
Depart for Juliaca this morning, visiting the ruins of SILLUSTANI en route. At this pre-Incan burial ground, see where the ancient Aymaras buried their high priests in chullpas, above-ground cylinder-shaped tombs dating back to the 1400s. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Lima, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.
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As outlined in the day-by-day itinerary below and private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights; intra-vacation flights not included
Monograms offers an impressive choice of hotels pre-selected for their location, amenities and service. When booking your package check to see what other hotels are available for your dates. Some hotels may not be available for this package.
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Check-in Time: 14:00
Check-out Time: 12:00
Address: Calle Schell 452 Lima, Peru
This hotel welcomes you to Lima in comfort and style. It is located in the center of Lima's bustling district of Miraflores, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars, and other Lima attractions. The excellent Casa Andina Select Miraflores exudes sophistication and comfort, focusing on personalized service and great amenities.
This modern and comfortable hotel is perfectly positioned near Waikiki Beach, Kennedy Park, and the Cultural Center. After enjoying the sights of Lima, the Casa Andina Select Miraflores offers comfortable beds, great food, friendly staff, and stylish atmosphere.
Each guestroom is equipped with air-conditioning, cable TV, safety deposit box, hairdryer, coffee maker, and Wi-Fi.
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Check-out Time: -
Address: Tambopata National Park Puerto Maldonado, Peru
The lodge sits deep within the heart of Peru's Amazon, located between the Tambopata National Reserve and the shores of the Madre de Dios River. The grounds of the lodge cover 819 hectares of mostly primary rainforest, with a natural oxbow lake making it home to diverse ecosystems, tropical plants, and wildlife. The design combines classic rainforest hacienda furniture with modern more casual features to create a comfortable, fresh but stylish environment. Guests will live an Amazonian experience surrounded by an array of wildlife and native flora.
Sensitively positioned within walking distance of beautiful and solitary Lake Sandoval, Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion is the latest addition to luxury jungle lodges by Inkaterra, and offers a rustic chic atmosphere amidst the unspoiled wilderness pristine Amazon. Just relax or unwind to your heart's content.
19 private cabanas sit majestically on stilts with high ceilings and rustic thatched roofs peppered around the secluded property. Each guestroom has a private bathroom with hot water, electricity at specific times of the day, ceiling fan, picture windows with views of the forest, hammocks, and mosquito-netted beds.
Check-in Time: 14:00
Check-out Time: 10:00
Address: Plaza Manco 11 De Yucay 123 Sacred Valley, Peru
Bursting with character, the Sonesta Posadas del Inca hotel is the leader in boutique hotels in the Sacred Valley. Featuring a rustic ambiance with modern comforts, dynamite local cuisine, and friendly service, it makes for a memorable stay in one of the most remarkable places in the world. The colonial-style former monastery is surrounded by views of the Andes and beautiful gardens - a leisurely and soothing escape.
The Sonesta Posadas del Inca hotel is located in the heart of the Sacred Valley, a one-hour drive from the ancient Inca capital of Cusco and close to Machu Picchu.
Each of the hotel's 88 comfortable and spacious guestrooms feature individually controlled heating, digital safe, Wi-Fi, and bathrooms with both a tub and shower.
Check-in Time: 12:00
Check-out Time: 10:00
Address: Av Pachacutec 109 Machu Picchu, Peru
Smart and contemporary are the defining elements of this hotel, amidst the commercial village of Machu Picchu Pueblo. The hotel welcomes a wide range of guests expecting an uncomplicated visit. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar, hot-water pond, gift shop, Internet, and laundry service.
Situated in the village of Aguas Calientes.
Each room is equipped with blackout curtains, 100% cotton sheets, down duvets, hypoallergenic pillows, cotton bath robes, natural herbal amenities, 32" flat screen TVs, and tight-focus reading lights.
Check-in Time: 11:00
Check-out Time: 9:00
Address: Av. El Sol 954 Cusco, CUS Peru
The Sonesta Hotel Cusco features a modern contemporary décor and a fine dining restaurant serving classic Peruvian cuisine. It is within blocks of a handicraft market, Plaza de Armas, shops, and restaurants.
Located just few blocks from Main Square in front of the Koricancha Temple and eight minutes away from the Cusco Airport.
All guest rooms and suites were completely renovated in 2010 with a modern, contemporary decor and offer the latest in-room technology. The rooms feature spectacular views of the city and mountains surrounding Cusco.
Check-in Time: 11:00
Check-out Time: 10:00
Address: Sesquicentenario 610 Puno, PUN Peru
On the shores of Lake Titicaca, Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno is a haven for warm and traditional Peruvian hospitality. The Posada offers panoramic views of the world's highest navigable lake, surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks.
On the shores of Lake Titicaca, the Posada del Inca Puno offers panoramic views of Lake Titicaca, is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and is only 5 minutes from Puno's main square.
Check-in Time: 15:00
Check-out Time: 13:00
Address: Malecon de la Reserva 615, Miraflores Lima, Peru
The JW Marriott Hotel Lima awaits with a stunning central location, awe-inspiring architecture and magnificent views. Towering above grand, oceanside cliffs in Lima, Peru's Miraflores district, the JW Marriott Hotel Lima offers sweeping panoramas of the Pacific Ocean from every guest room. The hotel's 25-story, ultra-modern glass tower makes a grand statement as the most cosmopolitan and contemporary of Lima luxury hotels. Spacious rooms feature new bedding from Marriott with designer duvets and plush pillows. The hotel is home to a 5-star gourmet restaurant, a health club, spa, and fitness center, and a pristine pool. Enjoy the first-class service and facilities that create a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation.
One of the most luxurious properties in Lima, The JW Marriott Hotel Lima is located in the Miraflores district, near the LarcoMar Shopping & Entertainment Center, conveniently close to dozens of activities and sites.
Check-in Time: 15:00
Check-out Time: 12:00
Address: Vía Central 150 - Centro Empresarial Real, San Isidro 27 Lima, Peru
An elegant and modern, luxury hotel with finely appointed rooms, Swissôtel Lima is located in the heart of San Isidro, the most attractive business, residential and cultural district of the city. Offering a luxurious Swiss touch with fresh, stylish accommodation complemented by cutting-edge amenities, it boasts special features like the Oro Fit gym and spa, with top-of-the-line gym equipment and pampering body treatments. Whether you're in the mood for a light lunch made with seasonal ingredients or a leisurely classic meal spread out over several courses, Swissôtel Lima's restaurants, bars and lounges provide a choice of ambience and delicacies from Peru and around the world. A sumptuous breakfast buffet also offers a wide range of choices to energize your day.
Swissôtel Lima is located in the most exclusive residential and commercial district of San Isidro, with easy access to shopping, restaurants, and nightlife.
Each of Swissôtel Lima's elegantly furnished, exquisite guest rooms are meticulously designed to meet the needs of contemporary travelers. Large standard rooms feature a spacious working area and generous marble bathrooms. Guest services include access to the gym and tennis court and 24-hour room service.
Address: Ave la Paz 463 Lima, LIM Peru
With its stylish contemporary design, cutting-edge technology and ideal location, the flagship Casa Andina Premium Collection Miraflores hotel is the top of its class in every aspect. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, beauty salon, spa, pool, gym, business center, gift shops, and laundry service.
In the heart of the Miraflores district, the hotel is just two blocks from Parque Kennedy, minutes from the Pacific coast, and is surrounded by Lima's finest dining and shops.
In addition to cable TV, air-conditioning, telephone, in-room safe, and soundproof windows, guest rooms feature top-quality bedding and linens, luxurious marble bathrooms, breakfast tables, and Peruvian artwork selected by curators of the renowned Larco Museum.
Address: Los Eucaliptos 590 Lima, LIM Peru
The Country Club Lima Hotel is now considered a national monument. It is a truly exceptional expression of authentic Peruvian luxury hospitality. Finely decorated with more than 300 pieces of original artwork and colonial furniture on loan from the famed Pedro de Osma Museum, the Country Club Lima Hotel presents the perfect marriage of architectural charm, history and modern comfort.
The Country Club Lima Hotel is located in the lovely district of San Isidro, the most exclusive residential and commercial district in Lima surrounded by embassies and facing a prestigious Golf Club. The city center is 15 minutes away.
Rooms are large and very luxurious, with tons of antiques and old-world appeal although equipped with all the modern technologies and amenities.
Check-in Time: 14:00
Check-out Time: 7:30
Address: Puerto Maldonado, AMA Peru
Refugio Amazonas is the latest addition to Rainforest Expeditions Tambopata portfolio, and an important property in its sustainability. It is becoming integrated to the communities of Brazil nut extractors that surround it, attempting to extend the benefits of ecotourism to the families committed to sustainable forest use. This lodge offers the most superior accommodations in Peru's Amazon and provides and unforgettable brush with nature. It features a dining room with buffet meals, wellness center, kerosene lamps and candles at night, and generator for battery charging. Each guest room is equipped with a private bathroom with hot water, mosquito netted beds, and private verandas.
This 32-bedroom lodge is located on a 200-hectare private reserve within the Tambopata National Reserve. The Refugio Amazonas is welcoming to visitors of all adventure levels, offering comfortable accommodations and relaxing amenities and services. It allows you to unite with nature, connected by raised boardwalks and completely surrounded by open rainforest, where wild monkeys and birds are often visible from your room's veranda.
Guestrooms feature an authentic Ese-Eja décor, which has been crafted by artists from the local community of Infierno. All rooms offer private bathrooms with access to hot water showers and an open verandah to maximize the experience with the tropical rainforest.
Check-in Time: 12:00
Check-out Time: 9:00
Address: Antigua Hacienda Yaravilca Urubamba Valley, Peru
The riverside lands of an 18-century colonial hacienda have been restored into an exclusive 115-room hotel, comprising rural elegance within the hacienda and minimalist design in modern deluxe rooms. Complete with three restaurants, a 2,500 sq meter spa & wellness center with three hydrotherapy pools, art gallery, on-site museum, orchid pyramid and movie room, this hotel offers superior service and comfort, both inside your room and out of it - the perfect way to spend your time in this mystical part of the world.
From Cusco en route to Machu Picchu, this luxurious hotel welcomes visitors into the Inca Empire of the Sacred Valley. Luxurious grounds and accommodations combine with world-class cuisine and service to make your stay unforgettable.
Address: 5to Paradero Yanahuara Urubamba Valley, Peru
The Casa Andina Premium Collection hotel in the Sacred Valley is a luxurious and satisfying retreat. Combining fine food, comfortable rooms, and personalized attention, it is the Valley's most complete hotel. In addition to a spa, a fitness center, and romantic dining, this hotel is best known for providing panoramic views of the Andes in every room. This charming mountain chalet-style hotel adds style and comfort to the already stunning atmosphere of Peru's Sacred Valley.
This mountain chalet-styled retreat is located in the Sacred Valley with panoramic Andes views from every room.
The 85 spacious guestrooms overlook the extensive gardens from private balconies or sitting areas.
Check-in Time: 15:00
Check-out Time: -
Address: Av. Ferrocaril s/n Urubamba Urubamba Valley, Peru
Experience Peru's Sacred Valley with stunning sophistication and repose. After enjoying the rugged terrain and mystery of Peru, settle into first-class accommodations, striking scenery, and all the comforts a traveler could need. Tambo del Inka is a sanctuary - a peaceful and refined spot designed with luxury and adventure in mind. Between the authentic Peruvian cuisine of the Hawa restaurant, a stylish hotel bar, the luxurious spa, and a pool that allows you the warmth of the hotel and the chance to swim out into the open air of the Sacred Valley, you will be surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of this divine haven of mystery and wonder.
Located in the Sacred Valley with an emerald lagoon and blooming riverside gardens.
Address: Av Hermanos Ayar Mz 1 Lote 3 Machu Picchu, Peru
The Sumaq Hotel is located at the foot of the Machu Picchu ruins and boasts an Andean health spa, bar, restaurant, gift shop, and business center.
The Sumaq Hotel is located at the foot of the Machu Picchu ruins.
Noted for their attention to detail, each room is designed for comfort and relaxation. These guestrooms include traditional décor and beautiful views.
Check-in Time: 13:00
Check-out Time: 11:00
Address: Prolonacion Imperio de Los Incas E - 34 Machu Picchu, Peru
This is one of the newest hotels to come to the Machu Picchu area and offers Casa Andina's fine standards and everything you'll need for a comfortable stay. Clean lines, modern colors, and friendly staff welcome you as you settle in for your adventures to the ruins. With every part of the hotel brand new you'll feel refreshed and well cared for during your visit.
Casa Andina Classic Machu Picchu is a friendly and cozy hotel that provides you a strategic location in Aguas Calientes, nearest access point to the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Rooms are tastefully decorated with beautiful color contrasts and a brand new crisp feeling, featuring comfortable beds, hairdryer, flat screen televisions, soft lighting, ceiling fan, and safe deposit box.
Address: San Augustin 239 - Esquina Cusco, Peru
Novotel Cusco, located in the historic city center of Cusco, is in the perfect spot for discovering the Inca civilization. The hotel is in a 16th century building, and is an ideal starting point for visiting the cathedral and other hotspots of Cusco. Guests can enjoy international and local cuisine in La Cave Restaurant, or on the heated patio covered with a spectacular glass ceiling. The bar serves a wide variety of drinks and snacks, and you'll enjoy modern en suite furnishings with simple lines and restful amenities.
The Novotel Cusco is located in Cusco's city center within walking distance of the major tourist attractions.
All rooms of Cusco Novotel come with a minibar, a work desk, safety deposit box, and a private bathroom, and access to room service. Updated furnishings are complemented with soothing color schemes and welcoming bath amenities.
Address: Av. Pardo 1080 Cusco, Peru
Located in the heart of the archaeological center of America's oldest city. A few minutes from the Plaza de Armas, this hotel has modern architecture with fine colonial details.
Located at only seven blocks from Cusco's main square and just 10 minutes from Cusco's international airport.
Each of the 126 guestrooms offer a private bathroom, heating, cable TV, mini bar, medic service, security box, room service. All rooms have anti-noise windows.
Address: Calle San Agustín 371 Cusco, Peru
Casa Andina Classic Koricancha is a comfortable and welcoming hotel located just 4 blocks from the Plaza Mayor of the city of Cusco. It extends over 2 large colonial houses with 2 peaceful interior courtyards. Offering a restaurant on site and within walking distance of the Plaza de Armas and Santo Domingo Church, you'll have access to everything you need to enjoy your time in this great city. Rest peacefully in the hotel's updated rooms with comfortable bedding and private en suite bathrooms.
Located a few blocks away from the Plaza Mayor and steps away from the Koricancha Temple in Cusco, this colonial hotel offers a peaceful retreat in the city center.
Rooms are built around 2 courtyards and are brightly colored and decorated with Cusco textiles. They offer cable TV, safety deposit box, and modern en suite bathrooms, with a hairdryer.
Address: San Juan de Dios 255 Cusco, Peru
Luxury in the heart of the Inca city, this hotel is superior in every way. Built on a completely restored 16th century manor, the exquisite rooms, each with a unique feel and architecture surround the elaborate courtyards and lush inner gardens. Mestizo restaurant and tapas bar complete the gastronomic offer. Antique paintings from the Cuzco School, colonial carvings and sculptures with high cultural value line up the corridors, encompassing a design that brings back its grandeur and lets history speak for itself.
The essence of luxury and comfort, this boutique hotel sits in the heart of the Incan city of Cusco. Built from a colonial mansion, it completely captures the history of the location but adds a superior modernity and class. It offers elegant and sophisticated rooms with plush bedding, and strikingly beautiful grounds with plenty of ways to relax and enjoy this magical part of Peru.
Address: Esquina de la Calle Ruinas 432 y San Agustin Cusco, Peru
In the heart of the city's historical center, the JW Marriott El Convento Cusco combines the needs of today's luxury traveler with the design elements of an architecturally stunning archaeological site. History-seekers will find Peruvian cultural artifacts in the hotel's two exhibition halls. Accommodations are equipped with the latest technology and comfortable features. Designed around a colonial convent, this hotel in Peru features resort-like amenities including a Cusco restaurant with excellent Peruvian cuisine, a bar and a full-service spa offering a relaxation heated pool, sauna, steam room and treatments inspired by ancient techniques.
Enjoy this luxurious hotel, located in the historical Cusco City Center, surrounded by the main Peruvian historical and archaeological sites. At the JW Marriott El Convento Cusco, elegance meets functionality in this ancient and fascinating city.
Enjoy this luxurious hotel, located in the historical Cusco City Center, surrounded by the main Peruvian historical and archaeological sites. At the JW Marriott El Convento Cusco, elegance meets functionality in this ancient and fascinating city.
Address: Plazoleta Limacpampa Chico 473 Cusco, CUS Peru
A beautifully renovated 18th-century manor house is located 3 blocks from Cusco's Plaza de Armas. The hotel is distinguished by its 3 interior patios with wooden balconies. The principal patio, featuring a gurgling stone fountain, is one of Cusco's emblematic colonial courtyards. Amenities include a gourmet restaurant, bar, reading room, room service, gift shop, and laundry service.
In the heart of colonial Cusco, overlooking the small Limacpampa square & just 3 blocks from Cusco's Plaza de Armas.
The hotel's 94 rooms feature full bath, TV, free Wi-Fi, internet access, hairdryer, telephone, coffee maker and in-room safe. Oxygen is available in all rooms upon request.
Address: Av Sesqui Centenario 1970 - 1972 Puno, PUN Peru
Situated in Puno, this 5-star hotel is perched at water's edge in the Puno area of Lake Titicaca; the hotel boasts extraordinary views 12,500 feet above sea level and features a gourmet restaurant.
Perched at water's edge in the Puno area of Lake Titicaca and is just a 5-minute drive to Puno's center.
The rooms at Casa Andina have panoramic views of the lake or mountains. Guestrooms offer a blend of historic décor and stylish furnishings and come uniquely equipped with oxygen as well as heat, cable TV, coffee maker, and safety deposit box.
Check-in Time: 13:00
Check-out Time: 14:00
Address: Isla Esteves Puno, PUN Peru
The Libertador Puno Hotel is located on Esteves Island on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Featuring unforgettable views of the lake, the hotel is located in the bay of Puno on a rocky hill surrounded by the extensive reed forest.
Located on Esteves Island on the shores of Lake Titicaca and just 5 minutes away from downtown Puno.
The 123 guestrooms come equipped with one or two beds, bath, cable TV and spectacular views. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided along with direct-dial phones and in-room safes.
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Magic Water Circuit is located at Lima's Reserve Park, where monumental fountains, laser lights and music are melded in spectacular displays. You will see more than 10 fascinating fountains. It's the biggest water circuit in the world (a Guinness World Record). (Available from Tuesday to Sunday.)
Magic Water Circuit is located at Lima's Reserve Park, where monumental fountains, laser lights and music are melded in spectacular displays. You will see more than 10 fascinating fountains. It's the biggest water circuit in the world (a Guinness World Record). (Available from Wednesday to Sunday.)
This museum, located in Barranco, has one of the best painting collections in Peru with pieces dating back to the 16th century. The paintings from well-known artists are on linen cloth, metal, wood, glass and leather. Antique pieces of furniture, silver, sculptures and textiles are also part of the collection. The base for the Museum Pedro de Osma came from the personal collection formed by Don Pedro de Osma Gildemeister between 1936 and 1967. He had remarkable knowledge of the Peruvian art and gradually gathered various exquisite objects dating from the 16th to the 19th centurycenturies. All the pieces were kept in the large family house in Barranco, arranged in a tight exhibition in the (style of the European palace museums in of the 19th century).
The fortress was built in 1747 to protect the port from pirates and was the last Spanish bastion during the independence of Peru. Today, it houses an interesting military museum.
This museum is located in downtown Lima and exhibits pieces of the culture of Lima, Inca and Chancay that took place during the colonial and republican period.
The world's largest collection of pre-Columbian art is housed in this museum. Marvel at the 45,000 pieces of ceramics, textiles, and jewelry from the Moche Dynasty.
For a bite on the run, this gourmet market is the place to go. Grab a salad or sandwich to go, or if you have the time, linger over the passion fruit tart in the café.
Peru is famous for its ceviche—a dish of seafood marinated in citrus juices and served with roasted corn and onions. Canta Rana serves some of the best in Lima.
For handicrafts made in Peru, this shop in Miraflores offers a unique collection of weavings, ceramics, and silver.
Peru's most famous cocktail is the Pisco Sour, made from Pisco, a regional grape brandy. You can enjoy one on the garden patio of this watering hole in the Barranco neighborhood. Occupying an old house overlooking the ocean, the setting is as great as the drink.
This neighborhood in Lima holds South America's largest Chinese community. Visit any number of the neighborhood's chifas for Chinese cuisine with a Peruvian twist.
You can't visit Lima without seeing at least one peña—a show at a criollo music club with inspiring vocal and dance performances. This criollo club, named after a famous Peruvian song, offers a terrific show.
It's difficult to maintain your exercise routine on vacation. It's even more difficult in a traffic-heavy city like Lima. The biking and jogging paths along the malecón in Miraflores offer a great way to get some exercise and see the city at the same time.
Experience the grandeur of this 1927 hacienda-style hotel. Enjoy afternoon tea under the light of elegant chandeliers as a pianist offers enjoyable background music.
Enjoy the National Museum, where impressive halls exhibit the most important aspects in the development of ancient Peru. Exhibits include replicas of archaeological sites, engravings and dioramas, and an extensive collection of ancient material.
Built around 700 AD as a temple for the worship of the sun god Pachacamac, it housed an oracle that is believed to be one of the main pilgrimage centers in pre-Columbian Peru and on a par with Cuzco. Pilgrims flocked here from far away to worship Pachacamac, who was believed to be the creator of the world and its creatures. The site includes palaces, plazas, and temples that have been painstakingly restored. The on-site museum has a collection of local relics.
Every major city has its bohemian district—where all the artists and musicians hang out—and for Lima, this district is Barranco. The advantage of Barranco is that it combines all this with being a fashionable beach resort too. Originally a playground and place to spend the summer for the old aristocracy of Lima, the district is a cluster of houses, shops, and restaurants in and around a ravine near a cliff overlooking the beach. In Barranco, it is relatively easy to find a place to sip a coffee or a beer while enjoying a fine view over the ocean.
Sail to the islands of Callao. First see the yachts, warships, and merchant ships at anchor in Callao Bay. Then sail over "El Camotal" into the open sea, and observe sunken and stranded ships. Pass the Isle of San Lorenzo—with its long history going back to pre-Columbian times. There are fishing boats at work and many colonies of sea birds and Humboldt penguins. The farthest point on the trip is Palomino Island, home to a large number of seals and sea lions. In a wetsuit, you can swim among them, as they have no predators—it is an unforgettable and emotional moment. Then start your voyage back through impressively shaped islets and rocks.
No more than 25 km to the south of Lima is a little-known hacienda where you can experience nature on the coast, ancestral customs, links with the Inca past, and the incomparable Peruvian paso horse. (Only on Sundays.)
This warm and chic modern, colonial dining room is hidden discreetly on a busy side street leading to Parque Central in the Miraflores district. The restaurant has high, white-peaked ceilings and orange walls decorated with colorful modern art—the products of local art students. At the back is an open kitchen, where one of the owners, Gastón, can be seen cooking with his staff. The place is sophisticated but low-key—a description that could fit most of its clients, who all seem to be regulars. The menu might be called "criollo-Mediterranean" with a light Peruvian touch.
Monograms provides traveler's access to a Local Host, so you will have someone on hand to answer those vacation questions pertaining to Sacred Valley, Peru. No waiting in line at the concierge desk or trying to ask your waitress at breakfast directions to the shopping district. Simply ask your Local Host about Sacred Valley and you'll be on your way in no time. Plus, your Local Host will share local Sacred Valley insights and share suggestions for getting off the beaten path, leaving you more time to create lasting vacation memories that are yours alone.
I'm passionate about working as a tour guide in Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu because it gives me the opportunity to appreciate this wonderful country, its culture, nature and traditions. I love my job because every day I get to show the world how great and unique my home country, Peru is, and my favorite places - Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley.
On this perfect nature walk, you might encounter butterflies and birds, even orchids at the right time of year. A private nature reserve located 4km from Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), where you can walk into bio diverse gardens to learn and enjoy. You'll understand and appreciate the restoration, conservation and preservation of the habitat of hundreds of species of flora and fauna in a vulnerable state, due to many factors such as climate change and human impact.
The Peruvian Paso horse has been bred in this region for centuries and they are known for their smooth gait even while traversing the terraced landscape of the Sacred Valley. At Wayra Ranch in the Sacred Valley, see a demonstration on these beautiful horses and traditional folkloric dances performed with the horses. You can even take a quick ride on one of the horses if you are adventurous!
Peru is known for its Alpaca wool so you really can't go home without any. Many vendors in Peru will try to sell you what you believe to be 100% alpaca, but you can rest assured that the sweaters, scarves, and blankets at "Alpaca's Best" are the real deal.
Tipon is an important set of Inca ruins known for its excellent hydraulic engineering work and it is composed by an agricultural group of platforms with long steps and ducts elaborated in limestone. This impressive system of irrigation is still used in agriculture. Some of the fountains in Tipon have ceremonial purposes. Tipon is considered an Inca temple dedicated to the water cult. This is also a great spot to try Cuy, a traditional Incan meal of guinea pig.
Definitely a must see in the Sacred Valley are the salt mines. A stroll through and you'll be amazed at how the Incas built this maze of hand-made channels that divert saltwater springs into the exposure of the sun. Once the water evaporates, the salt is collected to be sold – an ancient old tradition still in use today. Beyond the engineering, the views from the mines are breathtaking!
Monograms provides traveler's access to a Local Host, so you will have someone on hand to answer those vacation questions pertaining to Machu Picchu. No waiting in line at the concierge desk or trying to ask your waitress at breakfast directions to the shopping district. Simply ask your Local Host about Machu Picchu and you'll be on your way in no time. Plus, your Local Host will share local Machu Picchu insights and share suggestions for getting off the beaten path, leaving you more time to create lasting vacation memories that are yours alone.
I'm passionate about working as a tour guide in Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley because it gives me the opportunity to appreciate this wonderful country, its culture, nature and traditions. I love my job because every day I get to show the world how great and unique my home country, Peru is, and my favorite place - Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
Cusco's version of the sidewalk café is the quinta—an open-air restaurant with affordably priced Peruvian fare. Quinta Eulalia is Cusco's oldest quinta, and it offers a little history with a lot of food.
Restaurante Illary offers a fine-dining experience in the Hotel Monasterio. Savor the alpaca tenderloin in the sacred setting of this former monastery.
Many will try to sell you what you believe to be 100% alpaca, but you can rest assured that the sweaters, scarves, and blankets at this shop are the real deal.
Handmade silver jewelry is an excellent purchase in Cusco. If you want to know the name behind your special find, purchase a piece from this local craftsman.
This bustling coffee shop is famous for its ponche de leche, a beverage made with milk and a shot of pisco, and its lenguas, a flaky pastry with a crème filling.
If you can make the steep walk from the Plaza de Armas to this charming neighborhood, you won't regret it. Panoramic views of the city can be seen outside the artists' workshops that line the streets of this picturesque area.
There are many handicraft shops in Cusco. This one is known internationally for its saint figures with elongated necks.
Founded in 1937, this museum houses an interesting collection of masks and other carved items. Its most interesting display is its large collection of dolls.
Cusco may be the gateway to Machu Picchu, but there are smaller ruins you shouldn't miss. Water still flows over a system of complicated canals at this amazing site—also known as the Inca Baths.
Raised on Inca foundations by Admiral Aldrete Maldonado in the early-17th century, this home has a magnificent baroque doorway emblazoned with the admiral's coat of arms, a large arched patio, and salons with coffered ceilings. It exhibits keros (carved ceremonial goblets), weavings, mummies, and silver and gold figurines, as well as Inca weapons, tools, and ceramics.
Enjoy this area where South American camelidae are bred. Learn about the superb fibers that come from llamas, alpacas, and vicunas. Also learn about the ancient weaving techniques, which are still in use.
Pablo Seminario has been dedicated to the discovery of the techniques and design from ancient Peruvian cultures. Mr. Seminario presents a new art expression providing continuity to these cultural inheritances.
Enjoy this pretty town 35 km (1 hour) from Cusco along the paved highway to Puno. Its unique church, San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, is the biggest attraction for visitors.
Located a few meters off the Main Square of the fascinating city of Cusco in an old Inca palace, the new Incanto is definitely worth a visit. Welcoming and contemporary, its varied menu contains more than 80 dishes. The restaurant offers Italian food, pasta, and various specialties from the grill cooked with an original touch and Peruvian ingredients.
On the second floor of a colonial-era townhouse, this restaurant has a unique personality. La Panaderia serves gourmet breakfasts with breads straight out of the oven. The tapas bar is a perfect relaxing place to enjoy a glass of wine and some tapas. The main dining room offers an unforgettable fusion of Mediterranean dishes made with Andean ingredients.
Learn about the history of the Cacao and the chocolate, the Cacao's tree and its small chocolate factory where the products are made. Enjoy a workshop in the Museum: Roasting of the cacao beans, cacao husk removal, grinding of the cacao nibs on a metate with a mano (the way the aztecs did) or with a batang (like Incas here in Peru), refining and conching of the cacao paste in a melangeur.
Tipon is important for its excellent hydraulic engineering work and it is composed by an agricultural group of platforms with long steps and ducts elaborated in limestone. This impressive system of irrigation is still used in agriculture. Some of the fountains in Tipon must have ceremonial purposes. Tipon is considered an Inca temple dedicated to the water cult. Piquillacta is a national archaeological park with landscapes of great interest. This archaeological Pre-Inca citadel was one of the most spectacular regional centers of the Wari culture. The constructions of Piquillacta are composed by more than 700 structures displayed in a harmonious and symmetric way, with different buildings that should have sheltered a population of about ten thousand people.
It's located one hour by walking from Aguas Calientes; find lots of butterflies and birds, and maybe even orchids at the right time of year.
Located in Cusco city, the exhibition of over 360 archaeological pieces from Machu Picchu that were recently returned by the U.S. Yale University will be held at the newly-renovated Casa Concha. You will be able to appreciate ceramics, stone and metal objects, fragments of bones as well as a nearly complete skeleton of a male between 23 and 25 years.
A tranvia is a vehicle designed to look like the old mule-pulled streetcars that once traversed Cusco. It offers sightseeing through the main streets in Cusco and visits 40 different places in Cusco city.
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After posting a 23-2 record the past two seasons, the Abington High football team has the same expectations as always – win.
ABINGTON – Winning has always been the standard for head coach Jim Kelliher and Abington High football.
And for the past two years, that's pretty much all they've done, going 23-2, winning the Super Bowl in 2012 with an undefeated record, and losing in the Division 5 state semifinals last year.
Despite graduating loads of talent the past two years, the expectations are no different for the Green Wave.
"As coaches, we don't want to talk about rebuilding," said Kelliher, who is entering his 41st year as Abington's head coach. "We don't want to talk about rebuilding with the kids.
"(We tell the kids) don't be afraid to get on the field, but be ready.
"We try to get across to the kids as the years have gone by about the respect that we want people to have for Green Wave football and the respect that I want (our players) to have for Green Wave football."
The Green Wave have lost four Enterprise All-Scholastics, including three-year starting lineman Steve Manning, but they return All-Scholastics Aidan Cawley and Shawn Donovan.
Cawley, a two-way player, will be a key receiver and was Abington's top cornerback last year. Donovan, an explosive junior offensive weapon, finished with over 1,300 all-purpose yards.
"There's no doubt that Shawn Donovan is going to be a key for anybody to watch," said Kelliher.
Senior Bryan Dwyer returns as the quarterback.
"Without a doubt the quarterback is a leader because everybody looks at him," said Kelliher. "(Dwyer) does a nice job.
"I know probably baseball is his first love, but at the same time he just comes here and he comes ready. You see him doing all those little things and those other guys look up to that."
Sam Malafronte is a huge returnee for Abington. The linebacker injured his knee in Abington's first game against Duxbury last season and never returned.
"Any coach would love to have this guy," said Kelliher. "He is just so prepared and ready to get going."
Brian O'Donovan and Ryan Paris will bolster both the offensive and defensive lines.
Luca Cerasani, who has versatility, will see time at guard, tight end and defensive end.
As they always do, the Green Wave will share the wealth in the backfield. Along with Donovan, junior Donnell Leon will get significant carries.
"We think he can be as good as anybody," said Kelliher of Leon. "He's certainly going to be key for us because we think he's got the skills that any coach would want as a running back.
"His ball-handling skills, his catching skills, his running skills, they're as good as anybody."
In recent years, the Green Wave have been able to dominate their opponents with their bulk and size. This fall, Abington will have a smaller yet faster look.
"We see that we have a little bit more speed, a little bit more agility, not the same kind of size that we used to have," said Kelliher. "I just think my skill guys have really come along."
Kelliher and the Green Wave open their season on Sept. 12 against Cardinal Spellman and former East Bridgewater High coach Ron St. George.
Chris McDaniel may be reached at email@example.com and followed on Twitter @ChrisMcDaniel88.


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Red Lobster - Sterling
I know now to only buy my Dungeness crab in the Pacific NW while it's in season. Clearly, it does not travel well.
Birthday. Did ask for a birthday desert for my son as a special request before arrival and was never addressed.
Red Lobster is good value for money. Staff are pleasant and know their jobs. My lobster tail was overdone but otherwise about what you would expect from a chain with a good reputation.
Priority Seating only. That wasn't honored as much as I would have hoped. Two groups who walked in after us with no prior call were seated before us.
Food and service were both excellent. It's still red lobster so the ambiance is not great but it is what it is.
We've been going to this Red Lobster since it opened many years ago. Food is usually good depending on what you get. My lobster tail was a good 12 ounces and cost $34 including sides, which is pretty good. The interior could use another update but it is what it is.
Red Lobster is still a great place for fresh seafood. Sure, it's a chain, but the food is always good and in this case very well prepared and with quite a variety of seafood to choose from. Wait staff was very attentive and our dinners were served quickly and properly prepared. A few pf the dinners are very creative such as Tilapia New Orleans style. Prices are very reasonable and it's good to have a seafood place within reach.
Visited Restaurant January 26th with a confirmed VIP Open Table reservation at 7:15 pm. Arrived and Manager himself said they were clearing a table. H clearly fibbed and 20 minutes later his staff said no guaranty of when a table would be ready and maybe an hour. If the restaurant was so mismanaged and chaotic, they should not have allowed the OpenTable app to be used and should have removed the time slots. A total misuse of OpenTable. The Manger on duty should be reprimanded for running such a terrible operation.
Another wonderful dinner at Red Lobster! Their food and service are always very dependable. We had salmon and cod from fresh fish menu and they both were excellent. Much better and less expensive than the fancy fish restaurants.
It's Red Lobster, but the food and service are always good at this location


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Topic: Mac OS X 10.5.8
Apple releases Safari 4.0.4 with security flaw patch
11/11/2009, 04:11 pm
Apple Wednesday afternoon released an update to its Safari Web browser, addressing a vulnerability that could allow an image file to exploit Macs with older software.
Apple releases DNS security update for Mac OS X
08/12/2009, 04:08 pm
A new update from Apple for numerous versions of Mac OS X is designed to protect systems against remote attacks that could cause DNS servers to unexpectedly terminate.
Apple unleashes new Leopard, Snow Leopard betas
07/13/2009, 09:07 am
Apple this weekend followed the release of its latest Snow Leopard beta with new pre-releases of both Mac OS X 10.5.8 Leopard and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Server.
Apple covering all the bases with Mac OS X 10.5.8 betas
07/01/2009, 06:07 pm
With each successive beta release of Mac OS X 10.5.8, it's becoming increasingly apparent that Apple is determined to give nearly every facet of its Leopard operating system a diligent once-over before turning its focus to Snow Leopard.
Apple posts new Snow Leopard, 10.5.8 seeds
06/26/2009, 10:06 pm
Apple has reportedly issued new seeds of Mac OS X Snow Leopard and of Leopard 10.5.8 to developers that, at least in the former case, add functionality that was previously only shown at WWDC.
Tidbit: Apple naming Leopard point release after ancient gods
06/25/2009, 12:06 pm
It's well known that Apple brands major versions of its Mac OS X operating system with code-names corresponding to big cats, but the company also uses similar naming conventions internally for its maintenance releases, such as those for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard bear the names of ancient gods.
Apple broadens focus of Mac OS X 10.5.8 in new beta
06/19/2009, 08:06 am
While the first two beta releases of Apple's Mac OS X 10.5.8 Leopard update signaled a focus on underlying service technologies, a third pre-release made available to developers overnight expands upon those areas to include several forward-facing apps and additional frameworks.
Apple's Mac OS X 10.5.8 to fine tune service technologies
06/16/2009, 11:06 am
The next, and potentially final, upgrade to Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system will address loose ends in the software's underlying service technologies with a particular focus on networking and syncing.
Apple quietly testing first betas of Mac OS X 10.5.8
06/09/2009, 04:06 pm
Apple this week is reported to be testing the first internal builds of Mac OS X 10.5.8, one of the final updates, if not the last, slated for its current Leopard operating system software.


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Results From Our CwF+RtB Business Model Experiment
from the cwf+rtb deptBefore getting into the "meat" of this post about how our CwF+RtB experiment worked out, I want to announce that we've "replenished" the store with some new t-shirts and hoodies. These are brand new -- not the same t-shirts and hoodies we had before, which are sold out. You have a choice of either a t-shirt or a hoodie with the full Techdirt logo, or my personal favorite DMCA takedown t-shirt which says on the front:
The content of this t-shirt has been removed due to a DMCA takedown notice.
Also, we are doing one thing differently this time around. Rather than just waiting until we sell out to stop selling these shirts, we're taking open orders for two weeks only and then will make the shirts and send them out. So if you want this shirt from us, you have two weeks to order. And that's it. On to the post itself...
After seeing many musicians setting up various interesting/amusing "tiers" of scarce value worth buying, while also working to connect with fans, we decided to launch our own CwF+RtB tiers, at the end of July, as an experiment to see what we might learn. We knew that this sort of thing worked for music, but had no idea if it would work elsewhere -- say, for a blog. It wasn't designed to replace our existing business model, but just as an experiment to see what would happen -- and what we could learn that might help others implementing similar business models.
I should apologize, as this post detailing the results is way, way, way overdue. We had most of the results and lessons within about a month, but this is a big post to write up and I kept procrastinating. No good reason why: there was just always something going on in the news that seemed more urgent and every so often I do like to catch up on sleep.
The quick summary: we consider the experiment to have been a huge success.
- We brought in approximately $37,000 total due to this experiment, mostly in the course of that first month.
- Nearly $12,000 came from direct sales to individuals of the tiers between $5 and $150.
- As was revealed in an article at Wired, another $5,000 came from an individual, Didier Mary, who was working on a business plan and bought the Techdirt Reviews Your Business Plan package. The package included an Insight Community conversation, which recently concluded, about his business model idea. Didier has told us that "it was a great experience" and very useful to him in moving forward with his plans.
- Another $20,000 came from larger companies, which purchased Insight Community packages after learning about them through this effort.
- The effort also resulted in potential future deals, as it led many more companies to contact us to learn more about the Insight Community.
- Other companies, with whom we were already talking about the Insight Community, contacted us after we launched this, with one noting that if what his company had been discussing with us was on the list, he probably would have just "clicked buy" right away (though, with that company, we're still discussing a deal and have not yet completed it).
- Ignoring the higher end Insight Community deals, the average amount paid by users was over $70. This was significantly higher than expected.
- Sales came from 15 different countries around the globe. North America and Europe were obviously the biggest, but we also got sales from Asia, South America and Australia (no Africa). The international sales might have been bigger if we had launched international sales the same day we launched the overall effort. Unfortunately, we didn't have all the details on that sorted out until a week later, and I think we probably lost some international sales that way. The US Postal Service does make international sales much easier these days -- especially with its "one rate" boxes, but shipping is still really expensive, and many countries then add annoying tariffs on top of everything. This was annoying, but (unfortunately) unavoidable.
- Our highest selling item was not the cheapest, second cheapest or third cheapest offering (contrary to the claims that people just want the cheapest item). Instead, the biggest seller -- by a pretty wide margin -- was the Approaching Infinity package, that included both a copy of my book and a t-shirt.
- For quite a while, the hoodies (which we almost didn't offer) outsold the t-shirts... but in the end the t-shirts barely passed the hoodies.
- The Techdirt Book Club outsold the Techdirt Music Club by a factor of three.
- No one bought the Day with Techdirt package, though we actually got a lot of inquiries about that, with multiple people who don't live in California saying that if they were closer, they would have bought it. This is still available, though.
- And, fear not, no one bought the $100 Million Silence Techdirt offer (still available as well!), though we did get a few people who were worried that someone would actually take us up on this -- and one satirical offer from someone claiming to be from the RIAA, which made me laugh, saying the RIAA would pay up, but wanted to guarantee "exclusive rights" to the RIAA, such that it would be able to "pursue appropriate legal action against any and all 3rd parties that make use of this silence purposely or inadvertently" including, of course "the right to pursue similar action against any individuals who are also not reading Techdirt and therefore infringing on our own licensed agreement to be the sole recipient of a Techdirt-free world." Brilliant.
- However, the $100 Million Silence Techdirt offer did get the most traffic of any of the tiers, by a factor of three -- though, it also drove many people to check out the other tiers.
So, what did we learn? Lots of things:
- This works! These sorts of models can absolutely work in connecting with fans and in making money.
- All of you, in our community, are awesome. Not just for buying, obviously, but because the overall response we got was incredible. This included many really, really nice emails that made us feel great, along with happy emails and Twitter messages from people receiving their packages, and telling us stories about wearing the clothes, reading the books, etc.
- It's fun making people happy. Really. It really gave all of us here at Floor64 a great feeling every time we heard back from happy community members.
- Logistics and inventory management are more complicated than you expect. We sort of knew this ahead of time, but you realize it first-hand when somehow, somewhere copies of signed books go missing, and you suddenly need to ask for an author to send extras. Also, dealing with sourcing inventory from so many different people for the Book and Music club is doable, but takes a lot of time to manage. Though, I have to say, every one we worked with -- from authors and musicians to publishers, agents and record labels really were fantastic. We didn't have even the slightest trouble from any of our partners in this endeavor. Shipping out the products definitely was an effort, but we tried to make it fun, with a group of us working together to package up and ship stuff (and on this one, the team here, lead by Gretchen, did a fantastic job, going above and beyond to get everything organized and shipped).
- Having lots of options was a good thing because we weren't very accurate in predicting what would sell. We came close to not offering the hoodies at all, but those were incredibly popular.
- You can't keep everybody happy, but you should try! We had to set up a better process for "customer support" as we launched this (nice job, Dennis!) and then work with and respond to customers who had questions or (in a few cases) problems. A few times the problem was that we did not explain things clearly enough, and sometimes there were problems with shipments (or, in one case, a hoodie that was frayed). But we tried our best to make sure everyone was happy and hopefully succeeded (mostly).
- What you're selling should match your audience. The Book Club sold really well. The Music Club, not as much -- despite being awesome (seriously, the combined Music Club items are really, really cool, and the music is great as well). But, in retrospect perhaps that made sense, as the books in the Book Club directly related to everything we talk about here. The Music Club, while supporting artists who did things that we talked about here, was a bit different, and required people to like the music as well, which is a lot more subjective. Bundling together four separate musicians with different styles was, perhaps, not a great idea. On top of that, we perhaps did not do enough to promote the music itself to get more people to enjoy the work of those musicians. Finally, while some of the offerings were "unique," others could be purchased elsewhere, which limited the "scarcity" of the overall package.
- Some promotions worked really well. The first promotion we did was offering anyone who bought both the music and book clubs together a choice of either lunch with me or a free hoodie. This helped motivate a bunch of folks to step up and buy -- and resulted in a handful of lunches.
- Having lunch with people was really, really cool. I have to admit that I was a bit nervous going into the lunches from the above promotion, but they were all really amazing, often in very different ways. Each individual was really interesting and the conversations were quite engaging and thought provoking and fun. I'm pretty sure every lunch ended up lasting well over the allotted hour. I ended up learning a lot and had a great time at every one. I'm hoping to set up more ways to do things like that, if not the same thing.
- Even the tiers that didn't sell, still generated interest in other things we were doing. A bunch of people contacted us about the Day With Techdirt package, and while no one bought it, many of them bought other packages instead.
- Not everyone who says they will buy will buy, but that's okay. It was interesting to note that some people who told us they would buy (or even announced it on their Twitter/Facebook feeds) never actually did buy for whatever reason. That's fine, of course. Everyone is free to do what they want, but it was interesting to note. Just because someone says they'll buy, it doesn't mean they will.
- Communicating directly with everyone can be difficult. While others here handled customer service requests, I started getting a bunch of emails personally from people who participated, sometimes with long and detailed questions. I tried to reply to most of these, but it was difficult, and I'm sure I missed a few.
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Description for Brazilian plume (White)
Justicia carnea, with common names including Brazilian plume flower, Brazilian-plume, flamingo flower, and jacobinia is a flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.The perennial plant is native to the Atlantic Forest ecoregions of eastern Brazil.
It produces a never ending show of large spikes of brightly colored, tubular flowers from spring to fall.
Planting and care
Jacobina should be grown on rich, well drained soil that receives ample moisture in a location shaded from full-day. Although tender to frost, plants will grow back quickly in springtime in USDA hardiness zones 8 and 9. Prune during the growing season only to remove spent flowers or occasionally pinch to stimulate branching. Since flowers form in new growth, prune early in the spring in order to not reduce flower display. Older plants benefit from rejuvenation type pruning where most of the taller stems are cut back to a node close to the ground..
If this is performed each year, plants will last for many years.Enjoys a dappled sun / full shade position in your garden. The USDA Zones typically associated with Brazilian plume flower are Zone 8 and Zone 11. Keep in mind when planting that Brazilian plume flower is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.
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Friends And Family Receive Emails From Deceased Loved One [Video]
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