Monthly Archives: July 2009

Today we have yet another strike here in Cusco.  It’s a transportation strike.  The government has raised the fines for certain traffic violations and the “transportistas” want them lowered.  More than likely nothing will come of it and they will lose money for not working for a day.

Happy 4th of July!  Tomorrow is our nations Independence Day and I read this on another blog.  Thought you all would enjoy it. Here’s some back story on some of the fifty-six signers of the Declaration of Independence. Most Americans know next to nothing about these fifty-six heroes who pledged their lives, fortunes and sacredContinue reading “Independence Day”