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Author: Sandy Parks

Pisco, Planes, Nasca Lines, and a Boneyard: Discovering Treasures in Southern Peru

May 30, 2021 Sandy Parks Leave a comment
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I first became familiar with the name “pisco” after imbibing a refreshing, knock-your-socks-off, more-or-less Peruvian national cocktail called a pisco sour. Pisco is an alcohol more akin to moonshine versus a high-quality liquor. Nonetheless, the sweet cocktail soon wormed its

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More Creatures of Nasca: Part II

April 28, 2021 Sandy Parks 2 comments
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One hazy day in southern Peru, we boarded a small Cessna Caravan and took off to see the mysterious Nasca Lines. These geoglyphs are famous for the creatures, odds lines, spirals, and geometric shapes drawn sometime between 200 to 600

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The Curious Nasca Lines (Part I)

April 9, 2021 Sandy Parks Leave a comment
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Anyone who has ever read the sensational “Chariots of the Gods” or seen numerous shows about aliens, archeology, or strange occurrences is likely aware of the mysterious Nasca Lines. These marks on a coastal plain not far from the city

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Midway Island Recollection

January 16, 2020 Sandy Parks Leave a comment
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  INTRODUCTION: A while ago, my dad and I were looking through his flying and military photos, when he sent me an email: “Seeing the “Old Gooney Bird” reminds me that I flew one of these aircraft from Miami, Florida

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Rembrandt’s The Night Watch

November 18, 2019 Sandy Parks Leave a comment
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A recent visit to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam revealed a surprising highlight. While I expected a crowd to surround Rembrandt’s famous “The Night Watch,” I hadn’t expected it to truly be completely surrounded…by a glass enclosure. Although disappointed a clear

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Recollections of Bill Moffett as a kid during WWII: for his grandson and family (PART II)

June 16, 2019 Sandy Parks 3 comments
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Recollections of Bill Moffett as a kid during WWII: for his grandson and family (PART II) Written July 2017Introduction: My dad and his family lived in California during WWII. This is a brief look at what life was like for a

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  • Capturing Ancient Cambodia (Part II)
  • Capturing Ancient Cambodia (Part I)
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