Author Archives: Janie Koike

Foto Friday 15 (Tuesday Edition) – “Bath Time”

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Foto Friday 13 – “Church of la Compañía”

PS… We’re actually in the states today!  We’re here in WV to photograph Stephanie and Dave’s Wedding on 11.11.11 as well as visit family – it’s the first time back since moving and we’re excited to be here for a little … Continue reading

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Sacred Valley 3: Las Salineras

From Maras it was about an hour hike through the beautiful Sacred Valley to Las Salineras (or the Salt Ponds).  We could not have asked for better weather! Kenzo, ready to get started! Some fellow travelers…the only other people we … Continue reading

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Feliz Cumpleanos Kenzo!

Friday, October 28th was Kenzo’s 28th Birthday!  28 on the 28 – doesnt’ that have some special name? Anyway, it was really cute because Richie and Dafne were so excited to wake Kenzo up with a big surprise.  Thursday morning … Continue reading

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“Walk with Us in Our Search”

Help us discover our own riches; don’t judge us poor because we lack what you have. Help us discover our chains; don’t judge us slaves by the type of shackles you wear. Be patient with us as a people; don’t … Continue reading

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Foto Friday 12 – “Woman and Child”

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Case Study 5 – TB with Addison’s

Note:  This case comes from Hospital Regional, one of the 3 main public hospitals in Cusco.  More to come about these different hospitals later. HPI:  60 yo male who is a poor historian is referred to Hospital Regional from a … Continue reading

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Sacred Valley Ruins II: Maras

Maras is a small pueblo that really does not attract tourists on its own.  You have to go through it to get to Moray or Las Salineras…which is what brought us to the cute town.  When we arrived, we hooked … Continue reading

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Sacred Valley Ruins I: Moray

In September we spent two weekends traveling throughout the Sacred Valley on the Tourist Ticket (you buy it once and it lasts for 10 days and you get to get into several ruins and some museums here). We’re going to … Continue reading

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Foto Friday 11- “A Room with a View”

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