© Lorraine Caputo
The time for travelling has arrived.
In the Northern Hemisphere, chill winds blow through bare tree limbs, whipping sodden, colorless leaves into whirlwinds. Snow is a-blowing into drifts. Icy slush seeps into boots.
For some of us, this is the time to transform into the ultimate snowbird. We pack the ol’ trusty knapsack and hop on the wind, escaping from that frigid winter. We head to lands where the hurricane season has ended and the dry season begun – or to others lands where summer is beginning.
In the Southern Hemisphere, summer vacations are upon us. Locals are packing luggage, coolers and other essentials – especially in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. They are boarding trains to explore the countries, then bee-lining it to the numerous campgrounds, hostales and other lodging so common throughout these countries.
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Are you ready to enjoy the endless summer?
Then come with me to browse the 2023 acquisitions to the Latin America Wanderer’s eBook Library.
No, these aren’t guidebooks in the traditional sense, listing hotels, restaurants and the such. These are a whole new concept in guides.
Some of these special collections of my published poetry are journeys to specific countries, sometimes illustrated with my own photography.
Others are handbooks – to give you information on Latin America’s cultural and natural beauty. These also include poetry and – very often – are generously illustrated with my photography.
Embark, then, on poetic journeys to Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and other destinations in Latin America.
And check out the special handbooks to help you in your journeys to Northeastern Argentina and to Latin America’s multitudinous archaeological sites, and enjoy one of the region’s most important religious celebrations, Semana Santa.
All are available at the LATIN AMERICA WANDERER E-BOOK LIBRARY.
Safe Journeys!
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Poetic Journeys to Great Destinations
At Blue Beach & Other Explorations : Chilling On Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Mmmmmm – what a delight to escape to the beach! Come chill at some of Mexico’s most-renowned Pacific Coast playas, as well as some lesser-known ones. Caleta de Campos, Playa Azul, Puerto Escondido and Zipolite are all on the itinerary.
Jungle Visions – Meditations from the Shores of Lago Izabal
A half-dozen poems of one of my favorite get-away-from-it-all places in eastern Guatemala.
Land Of Lakes & Volcanoes : Poetic Vignettes of Nicaragua
With this collection, you will mosey through Nicaragua, to cities, small towns and deep in the countryside, from Estelí in the north to Rivas in the south. Be witness to daily life, to a heartfelt serenade, and to several holidays: the feast day of San Antonio, New Year’s Eve and the Epiphany (feast day of the Three Kings).
From the Crossroads of the World : Verses from Panamá
From Bocas del Toro, on the far northern Caribbean Coast, to Panama City, the Pacific Ocean terminus of the Panama Canal, we wend and learn why Panama is the Crossroads of the World.
Selva Saunters : Poetry in Ecuador’s Jungle
This selection of poems let’s us journey through the Ecuador’s jungle region, from Baños to Zumba, with stops at Puyo, Macas and Vilcabamba.
Return to the Roof of the World : Journeys Through the Northern Peruvian Andes
We return to the Roof of the World in Peru, this time wandering through the northern Andes: to Mitupampa; from Huamachuco to Trujillo; to Huaraz; from Huaraz to Chavín and vice-versa; and from Huancavelica to Pisco. This collection is the sister companion to On the Roof of the World – Poems from the Southern Peruvian Andes (2022).
Patagonian Passages : Poems from Southern Argentina
Here we travel in Argentina’s Patagonia, from the South Atlantic seas to the towering Andes. Such breathtaking landscapes!
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Cross-Geography
Jaguar Dreams
Throughout tropical America, the jaguar (Panthera onca) is a sacred animal. For many indigenous nations, this mystical feline represents abundance, protection and leadership. In my journeys, I have had often felt its spirit (and even had a few close encounters of the yaguareté kind!)
Women of Latin America – South America
In celebration of International Women’s Day and Month, this volume honors the women of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, the Galápagos Islands, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Uruguay in poetry and photography.
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Travel Handbooks
Between Rivers – Journeys in Argentina’s Mesopotamia Region
The wonderful thing about traveling in Argentina is that even the smallest of towns have campgrounds – and Argentina’s Mesopotamia region, which encompasses Entre Ríos, Corrientes and Misiones provinces, is the perfect place to kick back and chill. The principal towns are popular with national and international vacationers, as are Iberá National Park and Iguazú Falls.
Digging the Past : Exploring Latin America’s Ancient Ruins
This handbook will guide you to visiting Latin America’s many ancient ruins, with information on off-the-beaten-track explorations and tips for visiting archaeological sites. Also included are special articles on geoglyphs, petroglyphs and other earth art; Chinchorro mummies; and suggested readings on Latin America archaeology. Lavishly illustrated with my photography. We also embark on poetic journeys to sites in Mexico, Honduras, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina.
Semana Santa – A Guide to and a Poetic-Photographic Journey of Easter Week in Latin America
Semana Santa (Easter Week) is one of the major religious seasons in Latin America. This guide fills you in on everything you need to know to witness these events: Marking the Days of Semana Santa in Latin America; Best Places to Experience Semana Santa, Tips for Travelers, and Ciphering Semana Santa. Poetry documents the religious traditions, from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday, in Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru and El Salvador. Extensively illustrated with my photography.
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Where shall we be a-journeying in 2024?
What festivities shall we be joining?
Come visit the Latin America Wanderer E-Book Library every month, when a new collection is added, and find out!
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Contact me to discuss your dream!
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