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I took a trip to Peru to visit my girlfriend Mary Nakada, who is also the founder of Rockoto Industries (see the links margin). It was an amazing trip and i wanted to post some pictures to capture the essence. Here are some shots from our journey to Cusco and a couple other things mixed in there. Enjoy!!!!!

Cusco, Peru

Mary and I in Aguas Calientes, Peru. What a trip people!!!

No words. Cusco, Peru

This is my brother Jean-Luis' work. The canvas is nothing more than a planter at the gas station he works at in San Clemente California.

The nether chambers of the San Francisco Catacombs in Lima Peru.

Sometimes when you look out the window, you see beautiful things. This look-out i saw something beautiful and i had to show you the magic that life offers. And not because i was in a new place, not because you have to be in a certain context, but everywhere you can capture the magic. Look at yourself in the mirror, and look into your eyes for some time...and remind yourself your crazy, crazy enough to see the magic.

My girlfriend Mary and I in Cusco, Peru

Well, Its been a nice rest from reaching out and now its time to inform. After spending 2 weeks in Peru with my girlfriend and having a magical time- its now time to return North-but-South. Sitting on the tarmac on a 737-500 jet in SFO upon arriving from Lima via Huston i checked my voice mail expecting 30 plus messages. Well, it wasn't quite that, but it was definately up there. Within the cue of messages i was pleased to hear the voice of a fellow by the name of Xamba. According to his message he runs this new spot in the city called Favela. In case any of you dont know what Favela is, i suggest you either go the easy route and google it or watch City of God. Though i reccomend you go to Brasil-particularly Rio de Janeiro- and look along the hillsides and notice the vast coat of colorful and run down houses that appear to be stacked on top of eachother. • Favela is a term commonly used in Brazil to describe areas such as shanty towns or slums. The term 'favela' was c