PHOTOS AND VIDEOS FROM OUR TRAVELS AROUND THE WORLD

Albums 1 - 60 out of 60

	Snow Skiing in July Broken River is a club skifield in South Island, New Zealand. Run by the Broken River Ski Club, it is located at about 110 km from Christchurch. The terrain is based around a large, open basin with five ski tows and a skiable range from an altitude of 1420 to 1820 metres. The difficulty distribution is 10% beginner, 40% intermediate, 50% advanced. 40 photos
	Akaroa, New Zealand Jonathan and I decided to go to Akaroa for a day. Akaroa is a village on Banks Peninsula in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand, situated within a harbour of the same name—the name Akaroa is K?i Tahu M?ori for 'Long Harbour'. Set on a beautiful, sheltered harbour and overlooked by craggy volcanic hills, Akaroa is a popular resort village 59 photos
	Maruia Hot Springs Maruia Hot Springs are located deep into the heart of the Southern Alps to the parklands of the Lewis Pass, where snow-capped mountains surround and steam billows from natural hot spring pools, and discover a natural thermal wonderland that begs to be explored. For here on the banks of the Maruia River, in a sheltered valley in the Lewis Pass, is Maruia Springs , a unique tourist mountain hideaway with a more than a little touch of Japan. 40 photos
	my 29th birthday 29 photos
	Ingapirca Incan Ruins Ingapirca (Quechua: Inkapirqa, "Inca wall") is a town in Cañar Province, Ecuador and the name of an Incan ruin site just outside the town itself. The ruins are the largest Incan ruins in Ecuador. The most significant building is the temple of the sun, an elliptical shaped building constructed around a large rock. The building is constructed in the Incan way without mortar. The stones were simply chiseled and fashioned to fit together perfectly. The temple of the sun was positioned so that on the solstices, at exactly the right time of day, sunlight would fall through the center of the doorway of the small chamber at the top of the temple. Most of this chamber has fallen down. 81 photos
	Cumbe Mayo Cumbe Mayo is located about 12 miles southwest of Cajamarca, Peru, at an elevation of approximately 11,000 feet. Cumbe Mayo is best known for the ruins of a Pre-Incan aqueduct stretching approximately five miles in length. The aqueduct collected water from the Atlantic watershed and redirected it on its way to the Pacific Ocean. It is thought to have been constructed around 1500 B.C. and was once thought to be the oldest existing man-made structure in South America. The name Cumbe Mayo may be derived from a Quechua phrase, kumpi mayu, meaning “well-made water channel,” or humpi mayo, meaning “thin river.” There are a number of petroglyphs on the aqueduct and surrounding caverns. This remote mountainous region is also the location of a "stone forest" composed of natural volcanic rocks which have been shaped by erosion. These formations of volcanic rock are also known as Los Frailones, or the Stone Monks. 107 photos
	Ventanillas de Otuzco The people from Cajamarca culture prepared niches carved on the rocks called “ Ventanillas” (Windows). These were graves. First the the dead were laid on the ground. Then, after some time, the skulls and bones were dug up and put in the niches with some of their more-valuable belongings. 28 photos
	Cajamarca Cajamarca, Peru is where the Incan king, Atahualpa was captured, ransomed, and eventually killed. 225 photos
	Lima, Peru We had what was supposed to be a quick stop in Lima, Peru...but it turned into a much longer stop than anticipated because I got violently ill. But, that aside, Lima is a really romantic city. Crazy as it sounds, it's true. 65 photos
	Tahiti Tahiti is the largest island of French Polynesia, located in the archipelago of Society Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. We got to spend 3 days here for free, and decided to extend it by another 3 days. A week in Tahiti ain't too shabby...but 2 weeks would be better. 105 photos
	Auckland, New Zealand The largest city in New Zealand, and where we spent our first week. Jonathan's 6th continent! 44 photos
	Rangitoto Island Rangitoto Island is a volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland, New Zealand. The 5.5 km wide island is an iconic and widely visible landmark of Auckland with its distinctive symmetrical shield volcano cone rising 850 ft high over the Hauraki Gulf. Rangitoto is the most recent and the largest (2311 hectares) of the approximately 50 volcanoes of the Auckland Volcanic Field. It is separated from the mainland of Auckland's North Shore by the Rangitoto Channel. Rangitoto is M?ori for 'Bloody Sky', with the name coming from the full phrase Ng? Rangi-i-totongia-a Tama-te-kapua ('The days of the bleeding of Tama-te-kapua'). Tama-te-kapua was the captain of the Arawa waka (canoe) and was badly wounded on the island, at a (lost) battle with the Tainui iwi (tribe) at Islington Bay. 24 photos
	Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch (M?ori: ?tautahi) is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the country's second-largest urban area. It lies one third of the way down the South Island's east coast. 115 photos
	Las Lajas Basilica, Colombia Las Lajas Sanctuary (in Spanish Santuario de Las Lajas) is a basilica church located in the southern Colombian Department of Nariño, municipality of Ipiales and built inside the canyon of the Guaitara River. The legend of the cathedral's creation is that in 1754 an Amerindian named Maria Mueces and her deaf-mute daughter Rosa were caught in a very strong storm. They found refuge between the gigantic Lajas, and to Maria Mueces's surprise, Rosa exclaimed "the mestiza is calling me..." and pointed to the lightning-illuminated painting over the laja. The oldest account was recorded in the accounts of Fray Juan de Santa Gertrudis's voyage through the southern region of the New Kingdom of Granada between 1756 and 1762. 92 photos
	Cuenca Cuenca is a colonial city in southern Ecuador. It's home to many churches, and is a beautiful and safe town. 116 photos
	Churches in Cuenca, Ecuador Cuenca is the 3rd largest city in Ecuador. It is a lovely colonial city, and we spent a few days exploring it. There are beautiful churches and cathedrals everywhere! 134 photos
	Good Friday Procession, part 1 The procession of Jesus the Almighty, a carved wooden statue which dates back to 1620 and which belongs to the San Francisco church, takes place on Good Friday in Quito. It’s the largest procession of its kind in the capital and the country. Slowly, the groups of conical–hooded cucuruchos, the bands and the veronicas (veiled women) made their way out of the church, before the five mile procession began. For those carrying wooden crosses, the event is a true Calvary, and the act is one of penance. Some whip themselves with stinging nettles or knotted ropes, others wrap their bodies in barbed wire, nearly all go barefoot. Many children also take part, hooded, or carrying crosses, and one can’t help but ask oneself what sins they have to expiate. 192 photos
	Good Friday Procession, part 2 The procession of Jesus the Almighty, a carved wooden statue which dates back to 1620 and which belongs to the San Francisco church, takes place on Good Friday in Quito. It’s the largest procession of its kind in the capital and the country. Slowly, the groups of conical–hooded cucuruchos, the bands and the veronicas (veiled women) made their way out of the church, before the five mile procession began. For those carrying wooden crosses, the event is a true Calvary, and the act is one of penance. Some whip themselves with stinging nettles or knotted ropes, others wrap their bodies in barbed wire, nearly all go barefoot. Many children also take part, hooded, or carrying crosses, and one can’t help but ask oneself what sins they have to expiate. 113 photos
	Making Patacones Patacones are green plantains that are peeled, cut thick, fried, smashed and fried again. They are delicious. 18 photos
	Party at "Our" Apartment It's fun to have been somewhere long enough (we've been in Quito for 8 weeks now) to actually have friends that we can invite over to "our" place. Carrie and I made our own yucca chips, patacones, guacamole, and no-bake cookies. 5 photos
	Making Fritada Fritada is a typical dish in Ecuadorian cuisine. The main component of fritada is the meat of pork fried. (How's that for a Spanish construction in English?) It is accompanied in most cases by potato tortillas or cooked whole potatoes, cooked corn or hominy, fried sweet plantain, and some kind of side salad. 25 photos
	Pablo's Birthday In addition to renting from Pablo, we've also become friends with Pablo. These are the pictures from his birthday party in the park. 37 photos
	Visiting Mindo, Ecuador Mindo is a small town in the Andean foothills of Ecuador. Set in beautiful cloud-forest, it attracts birdwatchers first and foremost, but also has attractions for other tourists like zip-lining, waterfalls, tubing, and more. Mindo is located to the north west of Quito. This town was founded in 1861 and the current population is around 3000 inhabitants. Mindo is surrounded by the Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest; the forest is home to hundreds of species of birds. See videos from Mindo at http://www.CarrieAndJonathan.com 92 photos
	Making Chifles At our Spanish school, our teacher, Maribel, showed us how to make Chifles. Chifles are chips made from fried plantain. Scrumptious and more healthy than any potato chips you can buy at any store. I'm not saying that makes chifles healthy... I'm just saying that I need a rationalization for why I can eat more chifles. 11 photos
	Making Pizza in Ecuador Making pizza for 20 people. Jonathan and I wanted to make dinner one night for our teacher, Maribel, and her family. When we offered, she asked if we were sure we wanted to do that. “You know my family is large, right?” she asked. “Well, yah, there’s you, your husband and your three children.” Not true. “Family” has a different meaning in Ecuador (and in many Latin American cultures), than the smaller, nuclear families we’re more used to in the US and Europe. Maribel suggested that we come to her home and make the pizza there. And so we did. It was WONDERFUL. We loved being part of Maribel's family once again. 28 photos
	Otavalo Market in Ecuador http://www.CarrieAndJonathan.com On 13. march, 2010, Carrie and I visited one of the most famous markets in Ecuador (and arguably in South America). It's called Otavalo. What made Otavalo stand out for us is how mellow the whole experience was. We didn't feel pressured or bombarded by noise, it was just a nice day in a nice market. Here are our photos from Otavalo, Ecaudor. http://www.CarrieAndJonathan.com 112 photos
	Visiting the Country "El Campo" In Ecuador Our Spanish teacher, Maribel, invited us to visit her father's house in the countryside of Ecuador, in a town called Guaytacama. It was a wonderful day, being welcomed as members of the family. We look forward to returning here again soon. 50 photos
	At The Middle Of The World in Ecuador http://www.CarrieAndJonathan.com The Mitad Del Mundo is actually a teeny city where the equator passes through, near Quito, Ecuador. We took the bus there from Quito for a whopping 40 cents (25 cents out of Quito, 15 cents to the Mitad Del Mundo) and had a great morning there. Here are our pictures of the Mitad Del Mundo! http://www.CarrieAndJonathan.com 51 photos
	La Basílica del Voto Nacional: La Basílica de Quito Carrie and I went with our Spanish teacher, Maribel, to the Basilica in Quito, Ecuador. It is an amazing building which you should absolutely visit if you are in Quito. 96 photos
	Cotopaxi Kicked Our Butts If anyone tells you that climbing Cotopaxi Volcano is easy, they're lying. Granted, it doesn't take that long to get to the first glacier (3 hours up and 45 minutes down), but it's seriously difficult when you're at 15,000-17,000 feet, and at the planet's closest point to the sun. 124 photos
	Nighttime tour of Quito, Ecuador Last week, we went on a night tour of Quito, Ecuador with our Spanish school, Simon Bolivar. I actually felt a little rushed through some of the locations, but we had a lot to see and not a lot of time to see it in, so it was probably good that the pace kept moving along. Here are some of my favorite pictures from the night tour. 9 photos
	Saquisili Market near Quito, Ecuador Saquisilí is a city in the Andean Highlands near Quito, Ecuador. It is most famous for its market every Thursday. The market is in a few different areas of the city, starting early in the morning when mostly indigenous people from surrounding villages offer animals, clothes and food. 36 photos
	Eating Cuy (Guinea Pig) in Ecuador On a Friday afternoon after Spanish class, Carrie and I paid $5 to take part in a tradition that is one of the 5 things you must do while in Ecuador. These pictures are from the tradition of eating cuy, or guinea pig. I've got a video of this experience as well, so be sure to check that out, but here are the pictures from us eating cuy (Carrie tried the tiniest piece, but I was a brave little toaster) in Quito, Ecuador. 23 photos
	At the TelefériQo in Quito, Ecuador El TelefériQo comes from teleférico (gondola) and Quito. It's a gondola that goes up Pichincha Volcano. We had a great morning with our friends Alex and Kyra. 80 photos
	Favorites From Panama City January 2010 During our two days in Panama City, we visited the Panama Canal, Casco Antiguo (also called Casco Viejo - it's where the president of Panama lives), Panama Viejo (the old city which was destroyed multiple times by fires and pirates), and the Causeway - three islands connected to the mainland by dirt that was dumped there during the building of the Panama Canal. We had a great (and busy) couple of days. 41 photos
	Ping.fm Photos 10 photos
	Lunch With Joe While we were home for Christmas, my uncle Joe took us out for food at one of our favorite restaurants. Jerusalem is a middle eastern restaurant in Denver where the food is inexpensive and delicious. We really enjoyed our time with Joe! 5 photos
	Colorado Christmas 2009 Being back in the states for just a few days, Carrie and I visited many parts of Colorado in order to see our families. Here are some of our favorites. 77 photos
	Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens: November, 2009 We rented an apartment for a week in Allejuela, Costa Rica (outside of San Jose, Costa Rica) and went to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall gardens on two different days (because the first day was too foggy/cloudy to see anything). 48 photos
	La Tortuga Feliz: Bataan, Costa Rica. October, 2009 From October 12-19, 2009, Carrie and I volunteered at a turtle conservation project near Bataan, Costa Rica. To read more of our thoughts on the experience, visit http://www.carrieandjonathan.com/la-tortuga-feliz-first-impressions.html 20 photos
	Boquete Highlights: November, 2009 Some highlights from the two weeks we spent in Boquete, Panama 17 photos
	Mi Jardin Es Su Jardin: November, 2009 A guy who had success in business decided to turn his large backyard into a huge garden here in Boquete, Panama. It's free to visit and open to the public. Beautiful in concept and view. Mi Jardin Is Su Jardin - My garden is your garden. 15 photos
	Museo Del Oro Costa Rica: November, 2009 Museo Del Oro - The Gold Museum is a huge hole in the ground. Basically, from the time you walk into the museum, you are underground, and the exhibits are a series of vaults dealing with pre-Columbian/pre-Spanish colonization gold and techniques, and then an exhibit for the numismatics (coinage) that were made out of gold and silver throughout the history of Costa Rica. It's definitely worth an hour or two to visit here. 5 photos
	The Mayan Ruins of Tikal, Guatemala: December, 2009 Mayans lived here for over 1000 years and built a huge and amazing city which Guatemala is just beginning to undig and preserve (as well as turn into a tourist attraction). It's really impressive and worth a visit. 23 photos
	Climbing Pacaya Volcano: Lava Roasted Marshmallows Dec. '09 They tell you it's an easy climb... It is short (4 hours round trip), but I wouldn't say it's easy. It's totally worth it to climb Pacaya volcano though. Who can resist lava roasted marshmallows? If you go make sure to take marshmallows and a stick on the climb with you as there is nowhere to get these items at the top. 10 photos
	Favorites From Guatemala City: December, 2009 These are some of our favorite pictures from the less than 24 hours we spent (from 2 visits combined) in Guatemala City. 10 photos
	The Mayan Ruins of Copan, Honduras: December, 2009 Carrie and I were super impressed by the structures built by Mayans in this Northwest city of Honduras. It's definitely an incredible place and worth a day or two to visit. This part of Honduras felt as safe as anywhere else we've been. 24 photos
	Favorites from El Salvador: December, 2009 Carrie and I only spent 2 nights and 1 full day in El Salvador, so our opinion is admittedly limited, but we enjoyed our day in El Salvador. Here are some of our favorite pictures from El Salvador. 19 photos
	Favorites from Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica: October, 2009 From the 17th-22nd of October, 2009, Carrie and I spent 5 days in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. It was a neat town, but three days would have been enough. http://www.CarrieAndJonathan.com 22 photos
	Favorites from Chichicastenango Market, Guatemala: December, 2009 Chichicastenango is a large aboriginal town, lying on the crests of mountaintops at an altitude of 1,965 m (6,447 ft). It is located about 140 km (87 miles) northwest of Guatemala City. Chichicastenango is well known for its famous market days on Thursdays and Sundays where vendors sell handicrafts, food, flowers, pottery, wooden boxes, condiments, medicinal plants, candles, pom and copal (traditional incense), cal (lime stones for preparing tortillas), grindstones, pigs and chickens, machetes, and other tools. In the central part of the market plaza are comedores (small eateries). Among the items sold are textiles, particularly the women's blouses. The manufacture of masks, used by dancers in traditional dances, such as the Dance of the Conquest, have also made this city well-known for woodcarving. During our one day at the market in Chichicastenango, we felt like the giants from the north (which, of course, we are...) http://www.CarrieAndJonathan.com 41 photos
	Favorites from Bocas Del Toro, Panama: October, 2009 For seven glorious days in October, 2009, Carrie and I spent time off the Caribbean side of Panama on an island and in a town called Bocas Del Toro. We finished our SCUBA certification here and just loved the town. These are some of our favorite pictures from Bocas Del Toro. 33 photos
	Lewes Delaware - Misti and Yvette We went to Misti and Yvette's wedding in Lewes Delaware. 26 photos
	2 Rows Behind The Dugout - Rockies Game Zach and I went to a Rockies game on 12 July, 2009. We negotiated with some scalpers and got $50 tix for $27. It was a fun day! 19 photos
	Jessica and Julie visit Colorado In the summer of 2008, my cousins Jessica and Julie came back to Colorado. Here are some pictures from the time we spent hanging out! 24 photos
	May 2008 - Adam's Surprise Birthday Party May 16, 2008, Laura threw a surprise Birthday Party for Adam (my brother). 13 photos
	Honeymoon: October + November 2007 In October/November of 2007, Carrie and I stayed in London (Dan and Jane gave us their vacation flat for three weeks - thanks guys!), visited Mara in Bergamo, Italy and she toured us all over the North of Italy, visited Anne Link in Hamburg, and Carrie's cousins in Bad Zwischenahn in Northern Germany, took Carrie to where my great great grandparents (and before) are buried in Twistringen, Germany, visited Anne Uekermann in Munich, and ended our honeymoon with three days at Hotel Q in Berlin. It was an amazing six weeks. (I left in the middle to fly to San Francisco for a conference for a week... but that's a much longer story...) 59 photos
	Argentina - 2008 For six weeks in 2008, Carrie and I lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Despite our limited Spanish (and despite not understanding Castillian Spanish), we loved it there. Thanks Emily for your enthusiasm and excitement about the trip and Emily and BoRyan thank you for letting us crash at your place during our apartment difficulties the first few days! 30 photos
	Carrie and Jonathan summer 2006 trip We toured Washington D.C., staying with Yvette and Misti (You're the best Yvette!) while there, and then went to NYC, staying with Viliam in New Jersey (Viliam, Julie, and family ROCK!), and the flew to Tanzania, Africa, where we climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. On the way back, we spent three days in Amsterdam (that was enough), a day in New Jersey, and a week in Florida for the affiliate summit and visiting Carrie's aunts and uncles. It was an incredible travel. Expensive, but incredible, and I'd absolutely do it all again... except maybe summiting Kilimanjaro... that's maybe something I'll do once more in my life - maybe when I have kids who are old enough to do it. 18 photos
	Pumpkin Pictures We had a pumpkin carving party and made some tasty treats! Here are pics of the party and pumpkins! 20 photos
	Mohank Mountain Kevin and Annmarie took us on a hike up Mohank Mountain. It was a great time! 4 photos