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I think one of the reasons is the internet and the technology that isolated lots of individuals from real life and from people whom they are supposed to interact with. People started spending more time with their screens and devices than with real humans. The majority of them now prefer to just text rather than going personaly to talk to someone face to face. Less emotions are being conveyed and lots of people can't even relate to how other people feel.
Nowadays, men are not supposed to show emotions too while in the past men (who were considered manly) used to cry and show emotions because they were confident that a simple expression like that doesn't negate their manly reputation. Some women are becoming like that too for some reason.
Moreover, I think our societies have become more competitive, fast-paced and busy. People run like crazy to gain their living. Lots of economical privileges that were evident in the past are no longer there. As a result, people have less time for family and friends compared to before. Even meal times which used to be one of the opportunities to gather family and friends are gradually fading as more people are depending on fast food.11|00|0


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AMES, Iowa - The 15th-ranked Minnesota women's gymnastics team put together its best score of the season Friday night to defeat Iowa State on the road, 196.525-194.750. The Gophers won three of the four events and tied the Cyclones on the uneven parallel bars to improve their record to 10-1 on the season.
Sophomore Lindsay Mable and junior Cierra Tomson led the way for Minnesota by putting up 39.425 and 39.200 all-around scores, respectively.
Starting with a 48.850 score on the bars, the Gophers led after one rotation. ISU's Camille Santerre-Gervais won the event with a 9.925 score, but the Gophers had the next three-highest scores. Madie Hanley scored a 9.825, while Mable had a 9.800 and Tomson posted a 9.775.
Minnesota padded its lead with a 49.275 score on the vault in its second rotation. Mable tied a season-best score with a 9.925 to win the event title and junior Kylie Schermann aided in the Gophers' high score by adding a 9.900 to the mix.
The third rotation brought on Minnesota's fifth-ranked floor exercise unit, which registered a 49.175 score. Mable, Tomson, Schermann, and Kayla Slechta tied for first with the Cyclones' Henrietta Green for the meet's high score. All five gymnasts posted 9.850 scores.
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from Sean Gordon of the Globe and Mail,
It's also becoming more common - seven seasons after the post-lockout crackdown on clutching and grabbing, defencemen can usually get away with rubbing out a forward when a puck is dumped in or chipped past them.
As someone who stands to benefit from this leniency, Pittsburgh's Brooks Orpik makes an unlikely whistleblower.
But blow the whistle he has.
"(The NHL) didn't tell us they were going to go easy on us (defencemen)," he told the Tribune-Review a few days ago. "But it's pretty obvious that it has changed."...
The tinfoil-hat types may see this as part of the grubby jostling that will characterize the CBA negotiations. It almost certainly isn't, but just because you're paranoid doesn't mean no one's out to get you.
It's beyond dispute that one traditional form of generating offence - the power-play - is on the wane.
The NHL has gotten worse with the man-advantage, the 30 teams collectively score just over 17 per cent of the time.
And the fact is, there are fewer and fewer power-plays being awarded in the NHL these days.
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When defensive end John Abraham bit hard on a fake handoff to Ricky Williams in the first quarter of the Jets' 21-10 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday -- so hard that he left his gap and ran to the opposite side of the field to try to make the tackle -- he encapsulated in one decision much of what the Jets think is at the root of their defensive strife in their first two games.
Abraham, who is the Jets' best defensive player, feels he has not done his job if he is not around the ball on every play. So when Abraham, who was on the left side of the Jets' line, saw Miami's quarterback, Jay Fiedler, turn to his left as if he were going to hand off to Williams, Abraham took off. When Fiedler wheeled around and headed to his right on a bootleg, Abraham was far out of position and had to chase Fiedler from the back side.
If Abraham had stayed with his assignment, he would have been there to meet Fiedler as he headed toward the right sideline. The containment had been blown on a play that the Jets had anticipated Fiedler would run at that moment.
''I had a pretty bad game,'' Abraham said. ''I was trying to run him down from behind. I ended up messing up. I was just worried about getting to the ball. I went too far and I messed up instead of making the play. I was one of the reasons we lost. It was probably one of my worst games since I've been an N.F.L. player. If I would have stayed in my gap, we would have been O.K.''
The problem is hardly exclusive to Abraham. The Jets are using the same defense they did last season, and Abraham believes the team has so many potential playmakers on defense that they are all trying to do too much. The result: players are leaving their assignments, which produces gaping holes in what is designed to be a disciplined defense.Continue reading the main story
Or is it that players have been passive, as linebacker Sam Cowart said he was against Miami because he did not want to leave his position? Coach Herman Edwards and his defensive coordinator, Ted Cottrell, rejected the idea that the Jets were not playing hard enough. They think the players are trying too hard.
Sound familiar? The Jets had the same problem last season, when they were trying to integrate six new starters into the defense. No one was quite sure if he could trust his teammates to be where they were supposed to be, and so players left their assignment to compensate.
This season, though, the Jets have had stability on defense, the players know what they are supposed to do and they experienced the success of the defense in the second half of last season. In fact, the Jets say they have made corrections in the second half of each of their two games. They allowed only the Washington Redskins' game-winning field goal in the second half in their opening game, and against the Dolphins, the Jets allowed only 51 yards on 19 rushes in the second half.
''It was very upsetting,'' Cottrell said. ''I think the best description is that they weren't sticking within the scheme of the call. And they're not doing what they're supposed to do. Just stay within the scheme of the call, and if you do what you're supposed to, we won't have these large numbers in the first half.''
There are other complications. None of the three starting linebackers have made a big play yet. Mo Lewis and Marvin Jones, whom one member of the organization feared had lost a step last season, seemed slow against the Dolphins.
Edwards said he anticipated no lineup changes, and the Jets' options may be limited. Edwards does not believe Victor Hobson, who was drafted in the second round this year to replace Lewis eventually, is ready. Still, the lack of speed in the middle of the defense was obvious on a third-down draw by Miami that went for 18 yards in the second quarter. And the rookie tackle Dewayne Robertson struggled against the Dolphins.
In two games, the Jets have yielded an average of 173.5 yards rushing, 30th in the 32-team league before tonight's Cowboys-Giants game. They were 27th in the league in first downs allowed per game and 23rd in the league in total defense.
Cottrell's efforts to fix the defense will be made tougher by the loss of cornerback Donnie Abraham. Abraham hurt his right shoulder when he hit Fiedler on the bootleg, and early indications are that he will miss four to six weeks. Surgery is a possibility. Ray Mickens and Jamie Henderson will replace Abraham, and the Jets are expected to work out other cornerbacks Tuesday to provide depth.
The Jets, whose stellar defensive play in the second half of 2002 helped carry them to the playoffs, are left baffled.
''Unbelievable, unbelievable,'' Edwards said today. ''I never thought we'd be 0-2 again. We can't say, 'We're learning.' They've been in the defense three years now.''Continue reading the main story


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Wednesday, July 12, 2006
In case of emergency, break glass
For me, it's Mark Strand's Keeping Things Whole:
Keeping Things Whole
In a field
I am the absence
of field.
This is
always the case.
Wherever I am
I am what is missing.
When I walk
I part the air
and always
the air moves in
to fill the spaces
where my body's been.
We all have reasons
for moving.
I move
to keep things whole.
~ from Selected Poems by Mark Strand. Copyright © 1980 by Mark Strand.
This poem describes how I'm feeling most days. If I'm not in balance, then I'm frenetic in an effort to restore order. Days that that leave me with a why-am-I-here? feeling. The line, "I move to keep things whole," reminds me why I do so much for so many people. That's the job description for a mom and an editor: keeping things whole.
(Also, I've heard Strand read it live, so it's his voice I hear in my head. )
So, what poem keeps you whole?
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"maggie and millie and molly and may" by e.e. cummings reminds me to look at the world through fresh eyes and not take anything for granted.
maggie and millie and molly and may
went down to the beach (to play one day)
and maggie discovered a shell that sang
so sweetly she couldn't remember her troubles,and
millie befriended a stranded star
who's rays five languid fingers were;
and molly was chased by a horrible thing
which raced sideways while blowing bubbles:and
may came home with a smooth round stone
as small as a world and as large as alone.
For whatever we lose (like a you or a me)
it's always ourselves we find in the sea.
- January said...
What a great poem! Thanks for sharing, Boston Erin :)
I love e.e. cummings, but I don't read his work nearly enough.
- vlaw said...
The Jewel (James Wright)
There is this cave
In the air behind my body
That nobody is going to touch:
A cloister, a silence
Closing around a blossom of fire.
When I stand upright in the wind,
My bones turn to dark emeralds.
- Deb R said...
High Flight
It reminds me to live while the livin's good.
- ecm said...
I have this hanging by my desk:
Sometimes things don't go, after all/from bad to worse. Some years, muscadel/faces down frost, green thrives; the crops don't fail/ sometimes a man aims high, and all goes well.
A people will sometimes step back from wars;/elect an honest man; decide they care/enough, that they can't leave some stranger poor./Some men become what they were born for.
Sometimes our best efforts do not go/amiss; sometimes we do as we meant to./The sun will sometimes melt a field of sorrow/ that seemed hard frozen; may it happen to you.
--Shenagh Pugli
I also love Thank You by W.S. Merwin but it is very long...
- January said...
Look at the range of poetry here--from James Wright to "High Flight" to Shenagh Pugli! Wonderful words to keep you going when the going gets tough.
Thank you all for sharing.
- bb said...
I've had a good think about this and there isn't a poem that I find myself turning to for a lift on a bad day.
I think it's because when I'm in a down mood I don't want to read anything that is too obviously inspriational, instead I prefer to savour the dark emotions and channel them into production, somehow.
If I was going to read anything else it would be something spiteful and bombastic to aid my wallowing, like Plath's Daddy.
So perhaps I just won't allow any one else's poetry to give me a lift on day's like this, I want the bleakness to have greater meaning instead.
But then again, I'm contrary like that ;-)
- January said...
BB, my contrarian friend, I know the rhythm of "Daddy" well, so I can see how you can carry with you on a bad day. I'm glad you posted your comment.
When you look at the Mark Strand poem I posted, it's not a happy poem. But somehow it gets me through the day.
- jim said...
Yes, Wright's "A Blessing."
Plath's "Poppies in October." The later I write about here--just scroll down a bit, and you'll find it, along with lots of good discussions of necessary lines.
- twitches said...
I LOVE this Strand poem - always have.
Mary Oliver is my favorite poet, and there is a stanza in her poem "In Blackwater Woods" that is my absolute favorite:
"To live in this world
you must learn to do three things:
to love what is mortal, to hold it
against your bones knowing your own life
depends on it, and, when the time comes
to let it go, to let it go."


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Hello again, This one is quite simple in that there are simply no Unix file permissions in Windows for sure, Netware and OS/2 assumed. Attached patch keeps this module from failing to load due to unix permission setting. This is a interesting one, if one is using slotmem_shm there is no problem, but it does have a file based backup mode (wish most using slotmem_shm did since I am having problems in proxy_balancer with slotmem_shm) and that is when us Windows folks run into a problem. Cheers, Gregg
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The goal of the prayer breakfast is to focus the politicians and business people on the problems facing the Spokane community, Lang said.
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In: Uncategorized15 Aug 2017
This one was easier to get than the Solution Architect one.
In: Uncategorized14 Jul 2017
I am going to switch job in a few weeks. As I mentioned, I decided to take the AWS Solution Architect Certification exam before starting on that new position.
In case of you want to do the same, those course notes were a nice summary of what is covered during the exam.
In: Uncategorized5 Jun 2017
I started preparing to pass the AWS Solution Architect Certification.
One of my colleague at Origin just recently re-passed the exam. He was nice enough to share his course notes on his blog at : http://www.beddysblog.com/marks-aws-solution-architect-course-notes-aprmay-2017/
I just went through them and they are pretty useful. I encourage you to take a look if you are interested to pass the AWS Solution Architect certification also.
In this first article, we will talk about how to integrate a strong and flexible search engine within your web application. There are various open source search engine available in the market. This talk will be about Solr. I have been using it for different projects and it offers a nice solid set of features.
Solr is an open source enterprise search server based on the Lucene Java search library, with XML/HTTP and JSON APIs, hit highlighting, faceted search, caching, replication, a web administration interface and many more features. It runs in a Java servlet container such asTomcat.
Source : http://lucene.apache.org/solr/
Solr is a standalone enterprise search server with a web-services like API. You put documents in it (called "indexing") via XML over HTTP. You query it via HTTP GET and receive XML results.
Advanced Full-Text Search Capabilities
Optimized for High Volume Web Traffic
Standards Based Open Interfaces - XML,JSON and HTTP
Comprehensive HTML Administration Interfaces
Server statistics exposed over JMX for monitoring
Scalability - Efficient Replication to other Solr Search Servers
Flexible and Adaptable with XML configuration
Extensible Plugin Architecture
Source: http://lucene.apache.org/solr/features.html
One of the "sexy features" offered by Solr is faceted search. If you are not familiar with that notion. You will often see facets in e-commerce sites.
Faceted navigations are used to enable users to rapidly filter results from a product search based on different ways of classifying the product by their attributes or features.
For example: by brand, by sub-product category, by price bands
Source : http://www.davechaffey.com/E-marketing-Glossary/Faceted-navigation.htm
It helps a lot when user are searching. Here are some examples of facets displayed on various websites.
Solr has a full Rest interface, making it very easy to talk with.
It can output response in different format (XML, JSON, etc.), it can even output response in PHP or PHPS.
We will discuss later how you can enable and use this feature.
Some open source libraries are available in PHP. There is also a PHP extension for Solr.
In our this article, we will use a custom made client (named SimpleSolr). The SimpleSolr class is available for download but as said earlier there are many existing frameworks or libs that can be used for that purpose. I personally decided to build my own little class for the purpose to learn more about the Solr API.
We will assume in this tutorial that you have a functional Apache / PHP 5.2+ installation ready also we will assume you are running with a Unix platform. The first thing you need to do, is to install Solr.
We recommend using the lucidworks package for Solr. Based on the most latest stable release of Apache Solr, it includes major new features enhancements. For further details, you can check their website (www.lucidimagination.com). Here is the URL to download it: http://www.lucidimagination.com/Downloads/LucidWorks-for-Solr
Installing Solr is very easy, Lucidworks offers an installer (that run with Windows and Linux since it is a .jar)
You will need to install JRE, for all the details on how to install lucidworks, please refer to this documentation : http://www.lucidimagination.com/search/document/CDRG_ch02_2.1
Whenever you are ready go to the folder where Solr is installed, to see all the option, you can type this :
sh lucidworks.sh –help
Using CATALINA_BASE: /var/www/solr/lucidworks/tomcat
Using CATALINA_HOME: /var/www/solr/lucidworks/tomcat
Using CATALINA_TMPDIR: /var/www/solr/lucidworks/tomcat/temp
Using JRE_HOME: ./../jre
Usage: catalina.sh ( commands … )
debug Start Catalina in a debugger
debug -security Debug Catalina with a security manager
jpda start Start Catalina under JPDA debugger
run Start Catalina in the current window
run -security Start in the current window with security manager
start Start Catalina in a separate window
start -security Start in a separate window with security manager
stop Stop Catalina
stop -force Stop Catalina (followed by kill -KILL)
version What version of tomcat are you running?
In order to start Solr, you need to type the following :
sh lucidworks.sh start
Using CATALINA_BASE: /var/www/solr/lucidworks/tomcat
Using CATALINA_HOME: /var/www/solr/lucidworks/tomcat
Using CATALINA_TMPDIR: /var/www/solr/lucidworks/tomcat/temp
Using JRE_HOME: ./../jre
Now you can check if Solr is running by going there: http://localhost:8983/solr/admin You should see the Solr backoffice admin page.
Now that you have an install ready to be used, lets build a simple Search.
You can configure Solr to use various cores. That way, the same Solr instance can serve various applications. In order to do that, you can check the following link : http://wiki.apache.org/solr/CoreAdmin
You need to edit the solr.xml, and add the new core :
<solr persistent="false">
<cores adminPath="/admin/cores">
<core name="tutorial" instanceDir="tutorial" />
<!– You can add new cores here –>
Then, edit the solrconfig.xml file, make sure the right path is set for the dataDir property.
<!– Used to specify an alternate directory to hold all index data
other than the default ./data under the Solr home.
If replication is in use, this should match the replication configuration. –>
Make sure also that the PHP and PHPS responseWriters are enabled ! Otherwise, it won't work !
<queryResponseWriter name="php" class="org.apache.solr.request.PHPResponseWriter"/>
<queryResponseWriter name="phps" class="org.apache.solr.request.PHPSerializedResponseWriter"/>
Now, edit the conf/schema.xml file and add the following fields within the <fields> node :
<!– Unique Solr document ID (see <uniqueKey>) –>
<field name="solrDocumentId" type="string" indexed="true" stored="true" required="true" />
<!– Fields for searching –>
<field name='id' type='integer' indexed='true' stored='false' />
<field name='text' type='text' indexed='true' stored='false' multiValued='true' />
<field name='title' type='text' indexed='true' stored='false' />
<field name='author' type='text' indexed='true' stored='false' />
<!– Facet fields for searching –>
<field name='category' type='text_facet' indexed='true' stored='false' multiValued='true' />
<field name='concept' type='text_facet' indexed='true' stored='false' multiValued='true' />
<field name='location' type='text_facet' indexed='true' stored='false' multiValued='true' />
<field name='person' type='text_facet' indexed='true' stored='false' multiValued='true' />
<field name='company' type='text_facet' indexed='true' stored='false' multiValued='true' />
In this article, we will index and search on articles. An article has an title, text, author and some special metadata such as : category, concept, location, person and company.
Make sure to restart solr every time you do a change on your solrconfig or schema files !
Now it is the time to start with the PHP code.
IMB article on Solr
Refer to http://wiki.apache.org/solr/SolPHP?highlight=((CategoryQueryResponseWriter)) for more information.
In: PHP18 Aug 2015
I recently released a PHP client to consume Optimal Netbanx services on Github.
You can integrate your application using this agnostic Card Payments API to process all major credit cards through the NETBANX payment gateway.
It implement a wide variety of REST-based API requests - including purchases, refunds, and authorization reversals. Obtain output in JSON format – it's easy to parse in a large variety of Web and mobile applications.
An account with Optimal Payment is needed in order to use this library. You can create testing account here : https://developer.optimalpayments.com/en/
This library can be loaded via composer. This is an open source project, feel free to contribute !
In: Uncategorized16 Feb 2015
I just discovered a new web application named IFTTT.
The concept is so simple and so powerful at the same time.
It allows to create simple rule : If This Then That
Where "This" is a trigger and "That" is an action. Both happens in what they call "Channels". Channels are applications like Facebook, Linkedin, Weather, Email, etc.
In a nutshell, you can build an integration between third parties in a matter of seconds.
Here are some examples of rules :
- Show your support for the Texas Rangers on Twitter every time a game starts
- Post videos from your YouTube favorites playlist to Tumblr
- Build a Twitter List from a specific #hashtag
If you are interested to know more : https://ifttt.com/wtf
I also encourage you to create an account and try it.
In: Uncategorized16 Feb 2015
The first annual PHP Australia Conference will be in Sydney in 4 weeks !
Don't miss this exciting event !
Cya there.
In: Uncategorized18 Sep 2014
I am glad to learn that I will be a speaker at the 2014 OSDC in the Gold Coast : http://2014.osdc.com.au/
Not only, this is going tobe a very interesting conference seeing the different talks and speakers, but also you can expect some good fun in the Gold Coast.
Hope to see you there !
In: PHP| Programming language27 Jul 2014
I recently had to work on integrating an ERP with DHL XML API Services. I could not find a PHP open source library to consume their API, so I decided to share the one that I wrote.
You can download the code on github : https://github.com/alfallouji/DHL-API
If you want to read documentation about the DHL XML API Service, their toolkit can be downloaded from here: https://xmlpi-ea.dhl.com/
The library is a PHP Oriented Object client for the DHL XML API Services. DHL XML Services is an online web services integration capability that provides DHL's service availability, transit times, rates, shipment and courier pickup booking along with shipment tracking from over 140 countries around the world. Using DHL's XML Services, customers can incorporate DHL shipping functionality into their websites, customer service applications or order processing systems.
The client does not rely or depend on any framework and it should be fairly easy to integrate with your own code. You can use the autloader that is provided or your own autoloading mechanism.
The sample folder contains examples on how to use the client and perform requests to DHL XML API, such as track a shipment, create a shipment, request a pickup or print labels.
In order to have the samples working, you will need to create a DHL staging account. You can do that by going to that URL : DHL - XML API Services
Then, you need to edit the config/config.php file and provide your account id and password. The samples use those credentials.
return array(
'id' => 'Your_DHL_ID',
'pass' => 'Your_DHL_Password',
In: Uncategorized20 Oct 2012
I was able to invest time on improving the UI and adding new features to fxalert.net.
Fxalert.net is a web application allowing to create simple and advanced email and SMS alerts on the forex market. It supports more than a 100 of currencies pair.
The new features includes the following :
- Integration with facebook (you can now use your facebook account to login);
- UI Revamp;
- You can now create SMS / Mobile alert for up to 10 different countries and it supports more than a hundred of mobile providers;
- Aggregation of forex news from twitter and around the web;
- New FAQ section.
I hope people will like and find useful this new version.
My name is Bashar Al-Fallouji, I work as a Enterprise Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (Sydney, Australia).
I am particularly interested in Cloud Computing, Web applications, Open Source Development, Software Engineering, Information Architecture, Unit Testing, XP/Agile development, etc.
On this blog, you will find mostly technical articles and thoughts around PHP, OOP, OOD, Unit Testing, etc. I am also sharing a few open source tools and scripts.


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From the floor of the Sacred Valley to the heights of the Andes, Boundless Journeys' custom tours in Peru combine exciting archaeological sites and magnificent hikes with tropical rainforests and bucket-list dreams.
Discover Peru's rich blend of Inca and Spanish Colonial architecture, remarkable ruins, and testaments to the sophistication of Inca society, along with colorful markets and friendly people. Hike the ancient Inca Trail, through Intipunku, the Gate of the Sun, and directly into the heart of Machu Picchu. (Plus, you'll have the opportunity to return at sunrise the next morning—before the crowds—to fully explore Machu Picchu at your own pace.)
Experience another side of Peru on Boundless Journeys' exploration of the lush forests of the Amazon River Basin. Thatched-roof bungalow accommodations and unusual wildlife—think toucans, tapirs, giant otters, monkeys, and more—complete the jungle experience. Go on a private journey to Tambopata National Reserve in the Amazon River Basin, where a range of land and river excursions can introduce you to the magic of the Southern Amazon rainforest.
Create your own style of trip in a range of intensity levels, and let Boundless Journeys' expert local guides lead the way as, step by magical step, you experience the very best of Peru.
Based on our years of designing custom tours to Peru, we believe that the combinations below deliver the best experiences in each region. Our Boundless Journeys trip specialists can further customize these options to match the interests of your group, and can mix and match the experiences below. Don't worry: If you don't see what you are looking for, there are many more options to explore! Give us a call at 1-800-941-8010 to start the conversation.
Please note: Inca Trail hiking permits are limited and issued "first come, first served," so you are encouraged to reserve early.
Experience another side of Peru on this exploration of the lush forests of the Amazon River Basin. Thatched-roof bungalow accommodations and unusual wildlife - think toucans, tapirs, giant otters, monkeys, and more - complete the jungle experience.
Amazon River Basin
Day 1: Into the Amazon River Basin via a boat ride along the Madre de Dios River, guided trail walk, and twilight river excursion
Day 2: Trail walk to Sandoval Lake then board a platform-style boat and ply Oxbow Lake's peaceful waters on the lookout for the rare giant otters, caimans, and other wildlife; canopy walk across towers and suspension bridges to discover the rich forest from another angle
Day 3: Riverboat ride to Gamitana Creek; visit to rainforest farm; afternoon at your leisure
Day 4: Return by boat to Puerto Maldonado; visit a local butterfly farm; departure in the afternoon
From Cusco to the gates of Machu Picchu, this private Peru walking and hiking adventure will immerse you in the best of Peru.
Cusco | Sacred Valley | Inca Trail | Machu Picchu
Day 1: Arrival in Cusco; afternoon city tour and exploration of the Sacsayhuaman site
Day 2: Cultural excursion in the village of Chinchero, side trips to Maras to Moray, and arrival in the Sacred Valley
Day 3: Walk to Kiswar Lake for spectacular views of the Sacred Valley; visiting the well-preserved Inca ruins of Pisac
Day 4: Hike to a nearby mountain village; touring Ollantaytambo, a charming town of cobblestone streets, ingenious aqueducts, and colorful market stalls at the base of an impressive ruin
Day 5: The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu; hiking is moderate to challenging (approximately 6 to 7 hours/2,600' elevation gain and loss of 890')
Day 6: Sunrise and then full day at Machu Picchu to learn more about the complexities of this mountaintop city, or you may choose to challenge yourself to a final hike up Wayna Picchu
Day 7: Morning at leisure in the town of Machu Picchu; Vistadome train to return to Cusco, and departure
Trekking a hidden Inca trail with a small group, past stunning Andean peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, and remote Quechuan settlements; this is Peru at its most authentic.
Cusco | Sacred Valley | Inca Trail | Machu Picchu
Day 1: Arrival in Cusco; afternoon city tour
Day 2: Tambomachay to Sacsayhuaman; hiking is easy to moderate (approximately 3 to 4 hours/elevation loss of 1,000')
Day 3: Walk to Kiswar Lake for spectacular views of the Sacred Valley, then visiting the well-preserved Inca ruins of Pisac; hiking is easy to moderate (approximately 2 to 3 hours)
Cultural excursion in the village of Chinchero, side trips to Maras to Moray, and arrival in the Sacred Valley
Day 4: Hike to a nearby mountain village; touring Ollantaytambo, a charming town of cobblestone streets, ingenious aqueducts, and colorful market stalls at the base of an impressive ruin
Day 5: (Start of Trek) - Parpishu to Chilipahua; hiking is moderate to challenging (approximately 4 to 5 hours; beginning elevation is 10,000', highest elevation is 12,800')
Day 6: Chilipahua to Ancascocha; hiking is challenging (approximately 5 to 6 hours; beginning elevation is 11,500', highest elevation is 14,750')
Day 7: Ancascocha to Camicancha; hiking is moderate to challenging (approximately 5 to 6 hours; beginning/highest elevation is 12,700')
Day 8: Piscaycucho to Machu Picchu; transfer from Camicancha to hike. Hiking is moderate to challenging (approximately 6 to 7 hours; beginning elevation is 6,259', highest elevation is 8,860')
Day 9: Sunrise and then exploration of ruins at Machu Picchu to learn more about the complexities of this mountaintop city, or you may choose to challenge yourself to a final hike up Wayna Picchu; Vistadome return train to Cusco
Day 10: Departure from Cusco
When it comes to describing the Amazon River Basin, it's probably best to talk numbers. This world of natural and biological wonders covers an area of over 2,600,000 square miles (or approximately 40% of South American), is 4,195 miles long, and has 15,000 tributaries and sub-tributaries, four of which are longer than 1,000 miles.
It's also home to a staggering variety of flora and fauna, including over 80,000 plant species, 16,000 species of trees, 2,200 species of fish, 1,500 species of birds, 1,400 species of mammals, and 1,000 species of amphibians. There are even 1,300 species of butterflies alone! Truly, this is a nature lover's paradise.
Tambopata National Reserve, Peru
Perched on the banks of the mighty Madre de Dios River in Perus Amazon River Basin, Reserva Amazonica Lodge offers individual cabaña style accommodations surrounded by the rainforest and miles of trails. Naturalist guided outings include rainforest walks, boating, and bird watching. Superior river view cabañas offer comfortable beds with canopy mosquito nets, lantern lighting, and screened siesta porch with relaxing hammocks. Luxury suites offer spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Enjoy extensive spa services, daily tea time, balconies for bird watching and star gazing, and a beautiful central lodge with bar and restaurant featuring authentic, local cuisine.
In the heart of the land of the Incas is the city of Cusco (11,150'), whose name is taken from the Quechua word for "naval" or "center". Here, dramatic Spanish colonial architecture blends with solid Inca masonry in a harmony belying the area's tumultuous history. Beautiful cathedrals abound, often built directly on top of ancient Inca temples. The juxtaposition of pagan and Christian art and architecture is fascinating, and the stonework of the Incas is unsurpassed by that of any other culture.
Cusco, Peru
Belmond Hotel Monasterio, a former monastery and national monument dating from 1592, is a delightful retreat located next to the lively Cusco central square. The property combines centuries-old charm with luxury service, inspired restaurants and boutique rooms and suitesall clustered around a tranquil central courtyard. Featuring warm and inviting Spanish colonial décor, rich wood furnishings, antique artwork and architectural quirks, each room is unique, reflecting the monasterys charm and elegance. Superior and Deluxe Rooms feature king-sized or twin beds, luxurious marble bathrooms, and views across a cloistered courtyard or the cobbled streets of Cusco.
Cusco, Peru
Built to incorporate an early 16th century house, this well-located hotel in the heart of historic Cusco showcases the exceptional style of colonial architecture, and is the perfect base for exploring this historic city and the surrounding area. Featuring colonial architecture, a central courtyard and spacious rooms. Sip a complimentary coca tea in the patio and savor the international fine cuisine of the hotel's restaurant amidst the fine hospitality of the staff.
Cusco, Peru
Inkaterra La Casona is a an exquisite 16th century colonial manor house meticulously restored into a luxurious and authentic Peruvian hotel, where Spanish design meets local flavors. Centrally located on an Incan settlement near Cuscos main square, its 11 suites surround a sumptuous courtyard, where time is tastefully preserved. Suites feature colonial furnishings and lavish contemporary comforts, with a stone fireplace, large marble bathroom, heated floors among many other amenities, including a spa.
Stunningly situated high in the Andes Mountains and overlooking the Urubamba River valley, Machu Picchu is one of the must-sees on any world traveler's bucket list. This Incan citadel built in the 15th century and then later abandoned is world-famous for its dry-stone walls made out of cut stone that "fit together without mortar so tightly that its cracks still can't be penetrated by a knife blade."
The purpose behind its complex of plazas, palaces, temples, and homes that play on astronomical alignments still remains a mystery to scholars, but one thing is known for sure: The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu is truly one of the greatest archaeological wonders on Earth.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel located steps away from the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, offering guests exceptional access from early morning to late afternoon, when most of the day visitors and buses are gone. Savour Peruvian cuisine made with produce grown in the Lodges garden. Each ecologically-friendly offers bright, inviting interiors featuring bold patterns and dark wood, echoing the natural beauty of the lost city. Rooms feature marble bathrooms, some with courtyard patio, and spectacular views across Machu Picchu or panoramic mountain views.
Machu Picchu Pueblo, Peru
This highest rated hotel in the Machu Picchu region (Travel + Leisure, Worlds Best Hotels) offers Andean-style individual bungalows in a quiet riverside spot in the town of Machu Picchu Pueblo. This acclaimed hotel is renowned for its progressive sustainability programs, featuring an impressive tropical garden showcasing a wide variety of native plant species, stone paths, and canals flowing with spring water, creating a special atmosphere. Enjoy the spa services, including a eucalyptus sauna, and excellent restaurant overlooking the rushing Vilcanota River.
Stretching along the Urubamba River, from the Inca citadels of Pisac to Ollantaytambo, is Peru's spectacular Sacred Valley. Known as "Vilcamayo" to the Incas, the Sacred Valley is home to pre-Colombian ruins, picturesque villages, amazing archaeological sites, huge saltpans, and incredible terraced mountainsides. If that weren't enough to attract you, its combination of slightly higher temperatures and lower altitudes also makes the Sacred Valley the perfect place to acclimatize to the altitude of the Andes.
Yucay, Peru
This Spanish hacienda-style lodge is located on the site of a restored, 350-year-old monastery in the heart of the Sacred Valley in the foothills of the Andes. The property is an oasis of lush gardens, fruit trees, an inviting courtyard, and quaint chapel. Enjoy local musicians over a cocktail in the lounge before savouring the restaurant's authentic Peruvian and novoandean cuisine created with native ingredients from the hotel's gardens and fertile Sacred Valley.
Urumbamba, Peru
Located in the heart of the Sacred Valley, Sol y Luna is a charming property with a historic feel in a tranquil setting. Its unique collection of villas, or casitas are each uniquely decorated and lively painted by a local artist. The beautifully-landscaped gardens, renowned restaurant, heated pool, and fabulous spa facilities make it the perfect retreat for private groups.
From providing accommodation options based on your budget, to recommendations on pre- or post-tour travels, to assisting you with booking regional air, to meeting you at the airport when you arrive: Boundless Journeys can help you with each step in planning your custom tour. We will seamlessly guide you, so that you can simply relax and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime in Peru.
Peru's geography is as diverse as its culture, with altitudes from sea level to over 22,000 feet. Most of our custom trips begin and end in Cusco, which is situated at 11,150 feet, in the foothills of the Andes, while our walks and hikes will take place at elevations of 8,000 feet to approximately 12,000 feet. There is time to move at a comfortable pace, allowing ourselves to adjust to the mountain air.
The mountainous areas of Peru have pronounced rainy and dry seasons, which are more responsible for the prevailing weather than seasonal temperature fluctuations. While the dry season lasts only from May through September, the most significant rains fall from January through March. Temperatures do not fluctuate as much, although nights do tend to be colder from May through September. Any time of year, dressing in layers is a good strategy, so that you can shed or add layers as the day heats and cools.
You may obtain more detailed weather information at www.weatherbase.com.
Amazon Basin
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Peru is generally delightful for hiking from April through December. We avoid scheduling trips January through March, as this is the height of the rainy season. That being said, the hillsides and valleys tend to be greener in April, May and June. Later in the dry season, the fields turn golden and the campesinos harvest their crops.
In the Amazon River basin, daytime temperatures are fairly consistent year-round, although nighttime temperatures are a bit cooler from May to September. During those same months, the weather is driest, although this is a typical rainforest climate and it is not unusual for it to rain for a part of each day. It is fine to plan a trip at any time of year, although we do suggest avoiding the rainiest months of December through March.
If you are planning to hike along the Inca Trail, It is important to reserve your trip early, as the Peruvian government has a permit system in place which strictly limits the number of hikers on the Inca Trail at any given time. Permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis, and they can only be confirmed upon receipt of your deposit, as well as informing the government of your passport information to reserve a permit for you.
Now is the time to reserve, if you dream of hiking into Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail. Please contact our office with any questions regarding this.
Reserva Amazonica
All excursions from the lodge are guided in small groups by one of Reserva Amazonica's trained professional Explorer Guides in English (other languages available upon request, and may be subject to additional charge). Their knowledge, interpretive skills, and local connections combine to provide understanding, insight, and an enhanced experience of the surrounding environment.
Harry was born in a village in the center of the Incas' Sacred Valley and began hiking the Inca Trail and exploring the Vilcabamba region as a young boy. The son of a traveling teacher, Harry had the opportunity to travel extensively through the mountains and villages surrounding Cusco and near Machu Picchu.
Harry started his career as an assistant guide at the age of 13 and went on to earn his degree. In addition to guiding, Harry has worked with NGOs in support of impoverished Andean families, and he has participated in anthropological projects studying the native communities of Central America to assess similarities with his native culture.
Harry's true passion for the cultures of the Andes and his extensive experience make him an ideal companion for exploring the mountains and villages of Peru.
Ruben grew up in the quaint and historic city of Cusco and was exposed to the rich cultural and natural heritage of the region. Upon completing his degree in archaeology and tourism and an MBA, he finally pursued guiding—his ultimate passion.
Ruben has an intimate knowledge of the opportunities for adventure in Peru and draws from his extensive experience not only as a guide, but also from working in tour operations and as a consultant in sustainable tourism development.
Ruben brings more than a decade of experience leading groups around his home country. He is dedicated to uncovering the unique cultures and landscapes of Peru through cultural, adventure, and ecological tours. Ruben's expertise and good-humor are much appreciated by guests of have traveled with him.
With a Boundless Journeys guide, your experience is that of friend and local adventurer. We believe strongly in working with local guides, experts in the areas to which we travel, and they hold the keys to unlocking the hidden delights of your chosen destination. Although you will never know they are at work—the mark of a truly great leader—our guides make magical things happen and add a dimension to your trip that you could not experience on your own. Over the years we have forged bonds with some of the best guides in the world, and we typically work with a small team of guides in each region. You will be informed of the guide for your trip one month prior to your departure.
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