Malanah

Rebuilding a life we love

Feb 24, 2026

Manta (Monticristi), Ecuador

Manta (Monticristi), Ecuador

Our first and only stop in Ecuador, and our first time to Ecuador. We buy some genuine hand made Panama hats and learn how they are made. In that order.

Feb 22, 2026

Salaverry, Peru

Salaverry, Peru

Got to see the artifacts and learn about the Moche, people we've never heard of before, that disappeared around 800 A.D.

Feb 21, 2026

Lima, Peru

Lima, Peru

We walk through crazy Lima and come out alive. Our expected Machu Picchu visit ended up being this photo on a wall.

Feb 20, 2026

Paracas, Peru

Paracas, Peru

The port was bustling and very interesting. We learned we de-icing salt comes from by doing some self-study.

Feb 16, 2026

Coquimbo, Chile

Coquimbo, Chile

A beautiful day in Coquimbo. Invigorating walk along the beach and a tasty and beautiful meal afterward.

Feb 15, 2026

Valparaiso, Chile

Valparaiso, Chile

Meeting Katie's Chilean family, they are beautiful people who were so kind and welcoming to us.

Feb 9, 2026

Ashuaia, Argentina

Ashuaia, Argentina

4 sea days followed by a stop in Ushuaia, Argentina. The World's End. Mitzi does an 8 mile hike and exhausted, falls asleep before I can get this published.