Puno was my first stop in Peru after crossing the border from Bolivia. Like Copacabana in Bolivia, Puno is located next to Lake Titicaca. However, Puno is considerably larger with a population of more than 100,000. Cruising to the islands of Uros and Taquile is a popular activity for travelers in Puno. A few people … Continue reading Puno
Month: February 2018
Bolivia recap
Originally, Salar de Uyuni was the main pull for me in Bolivia, but I learned that the country has so much more to offer. It has diverse, incredible landscapes and charming towns. Locals were understanding when I fumbled with my limited Spanish. Neighbors like Chile and Argentina have more tourist infrastructure, but Bolivia is significantly … Continue reading Bolivia recap
Copacabana and Isla del Sol
Lake Titicaca was my last stop in Bolivia. Before I visited, I thought, "It's just going to be a big lake. How nice could it be?" And then my bus approached the lake. And I had to eat my words. I spent a couple of nights in the lakeside town of Copacabana and booked a … Continue reading Copacabana and Isla del Sol
Olympics figure skating preview: the women
Women’s - I refuse to call it “ladies’” - figure skating is the marquee event at the Winter Olympics, similar to women’s gymnastics at the Summer Games. Soon after I started skating in 1996, I tracked the rivalry between Michelle Kwan and Tara Lipinski. As I’ve mentioned before, the 1998 Winter Olympics had a big … Continue reading Olympics figure skating preview: the women
Olympics figure skating preview: ice dance
Ice dance has become one of my favorite disciplines to watch because of the top teams' diverse styles. Want ethereal programs? Check out Papadakis and Cizeron. Have a flair for the dramatic? Virtue and Moir are your team. If the skating doesn't appeal to you, ice dance also has the most beautiful competitors in figure … Continue reading Olympics figure skating preview: ice dance
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