Porter T.

The Floating Lanterns of Thailand

portert — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:00:06 +0000

Thailand Temples

portert — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 03:08:39 +0000

Alaska 2010

portert — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 01:14:59 +0000

"Misty Fjords", Alaska, 2010

"The Island", Alaska, 2010

Santa Catalina

portert — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:37:24 +0000

Santa Catalina Monastery, Arequipa, Peru - September, 2009

Hello, Friend.

portert — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:31:58 +0000

Returning to Arequipa from Colca Canyon, Peru - September 2009

Children of Peru

portert — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:37:23 +0000

During the few weeks leading up to my trip, I spent some time viewing other blogs and photo pages involving Peru. That’s when I came across a blog that suggested bringing toys for the local Peruvian children. So with only a few hours before my departure, I was forcing packages of hot wheels, toy dinosaurs, jump ropes, and etch-a-sketches into my backpack. Below is a photo of a toy recipient…

Cusco, Peru - September, 2009

Jesus Blanco

portert — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:09:58 +0000

Jesus Blanco - Cusco, Peru - September, 2009

Peruvian Bliss (I like food!)

portert — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:06:43 +0000

Tequeños - Cusco, Peru - September, 2009

Inca Trail – The Porters

portert — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:44:02 +0000

The Inca Trail is a magical experience. In four days we climbed 27 miles of mountain. Without the porters, we could not have completed this trek. They carried a seemingly endless amount of food, tents, propane, and many other items. Plus, they completed each leg of the trail in a fraction of the time it took the rest of us.

Imagine a man standing only 5’3″ before he puts on his pack (the term used for a tarp full of random equipment). He is still only 5’3″, but now walks at a staggering height of over 9′. The porters are an incredible people.

All are of Andean decent and most only speak the local Quechua language (only some speak Spanish, too). They leave their farms in the areas surrounding Cusco and head to the mountain for the peak trekking season. Day in and day out, usually with no rest, the porters climb run up and down the Inca trail. They are always extremely humble and quick to show you their smile. I am proud to share some of their photos here.

Music: The energy of the Inca Trail and the energy of our porters can best be captured by Alborada’s song “Siwar Dance.” Enjoy!

Leon a.k.a. "Lion"

Teofilo

Peru 2009

portert — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:53:33 +0000

Regina (my co-worker and friend) and I returned from our 14-day trip to Peru last night. It included stops in Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa, plus the 4-day Inca Trail. Over the next few weeks I will be posting quite a bit. I’ll include photos from the trip and some Peruvian music.

Music: Check out Alborada’s White Buffalo (you may want to jump to :52 seconds to skip the silent theatrical drama).

Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Peru - September, 2009