Salsa in Cali @La Topa Tolondra, Cali, Colombia, March 29, 2018
It is widely believed that salsa music originated in Cuba. But to confess, I do not enjoy Cuban salsa music much, at least the modern ones – the endlessly cheerful tone wears out my emotional energy reserve within an hour. In contrast, I enjoy Colombian salsa songs – sometimes they may lack musical sophistication but they are rich with common human emotions, although a lot of them are romantic love-related. Back in the US, I saw salsa Cali performances and the style seemed to focus on...
Sajta,@Mirasol, La Paz, Bolivia, May 9, 2018
My initial experiences in Bolivia were not gentle – disgruntled immigration officer, a policeman asking for voluntary contribution, chilly weather and lack of oxygen. But from the day two, I began to encounter more interesting things. Food is one of them but this might just be my personal preference – there seem to be several spicy food or heavy stews options. The chicken in Sajta de Pollo was slightly spicy and it actually tasted similar to a Korean dish(Dak-bokkeum-tang), which is more spicy. The accompanying dried...
On the way to Puno from Cusco, Peru, May 4, 2018
While heading for Bolivia, I drove the same route between Cusco and Puno again, only in the opposite direction. But this time, I was determined to pull over and take a walk at some point. Aguas Calientes, Occobamba, Peru, May 4, 2018
Alpaca, Cusco, Peru, May 1, 2018
I think I found my girlfriend. She is covered with hair and I like her as she is. @Cusco, Peru, May 1, 2018
Way to Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Peru, April 29, 2018
Here I came to Machu Picchu, where everyone seems to have their profile photos replaced. To get to Cusco, I drove from Puno for about 7 hours and I was already amazed by the scenery of mountains and plains that didn’t even have names. So I was wondering whether Machu Picchu could actually beat the unnamed scenery. Since I do not consider myself a vacation traveler, when I am in a highly touristy place, I feel as if I came to a too much fancy store...
Way to Machu Picchu, Peru, April 28, 2018
Way to the famous Machu Picchu. Not much description is necessary. Enjoy the experience! @Machu Picchu, Peru, April 28, 2018
somewhere 3 hours from Puno, Peru, April 25, 2018
The section from Arequipa to Puno already called my attention weeks ago. Within about an hour of driving, the maximum elevation gain is over 2,000 meters, from around 2,300m to 4,500m. The lack of power of the car, which I experienced in Ecuador, had concerned me about getting ultimately stranded somewhere. But I finally faced the roads today, now armed with a new EGR valve, a bottle of transmission additive, and newly practiced skills on how to use manual gears to minimize stress on the gearbox....
Ceviche, Lima, Perú, April 20, 2018
I am staying in the Miraflores neighborhood in Lima. While things are well organized and fancy, it was hard to find a restaurant specializing in Ceviche(cevicheria) with a local vibe and more generous portions. When I found myself in a less fancy neighborhood while installing a security film on the windshield, I took a break and visited a nearby Cevicheria. This was my second day of trying to have ceviche everyday in Peru. You can choose the spiciness of the ceviche itself, but the accompanying red...
This website chronicles Leebong’s journey around the world for 2+ years, for the time being. To find out more, see The Travel & The Why.
To catch me, see Itinerary.
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