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Nicaragua’s Masaya Volcano

Katie — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:03:25 +0000

Bit of a dramatic one this, taken at the summit of Masaya volcano in Nicaragua. That cloud isn’t a handy prop to set the mood, it’s actually smoke rising from the crater itself – the sky was a clear blue behind me. Even without the spectral presence of the cross looming over the crater, the [...]

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Inca Trail Holiday Collage

Nigelpayne — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:43:21 +0000

From the crusted wizened hands of the old lady in Cusco town to the newly spun red yarn jacket at Pisac market; from the poor flutist trying to earn some money at Sacsayhuaman ruins to the beauty of the imposing Lima sunset; from the exertion of climbing the steps on the Trail to the proud satisfaction at reaching the top of Dead Woman’s pass; from [...]

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The Inca Trail in Peru

Nigelpayne — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:21:08 +0000

This picture was taken early in the afternoon whilst hiking through the rainforest of the Inca Trail in late October 2009. The slightly diffused light permeating through the misty rain forest created an almost “fairy land” feel and was typical of the beautiful scenery we encountered throughout this fantastic walk. The trail is Peru’s best [...]

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Beautiful sunset on holiday to Nicaragua

Katie — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:54:05 +0000

Sunset views on the world's largest lake island, Ometepe, in Lake Nicaragua.

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