Photos of Ron and Weifang (Winnie) Charest in their many adventures.
Note: Some of the photos of the two of us together are “selfies.” These selfies include photos taken using a camera tripod and time delay, or a “selfie stick.” Others were taken by people around us, typically passing tourists or a tour guide if on an organized tour.
Winnie on the Wall
Winnie sitting on a colorful wall that runs along the edge of cliffs in the Miraflores District of Lima,. These cliffs run along the coast with pacific ocean beaches at the bottom.
Winnie on the Rocks
Winnie taking a nap on the jetty rocks at Galilee, Rhode Island
Winnie Climbing Up the Monkey Stairs, Near the end of the Inca Trail in Peru
Winnie climbing up the "Monkey Stairs" on the Inca Trail. These are 49 stone stairs at a nearly 60-degree up angle, just below the Sun Gate end of the trail. Also colloquially known as "The Gringo Killer."
Winnie Hiking Uphill on the Inca Trail
Winnie Hiking Uphill on a section of the Inca Trail in Peru, below Wiñay Wayna archeological site.
Ron and Winnie at Q'allaqasa Region of Pisac, Peru
Ron and Winnie at the Q'allaqasa sector of Pisac archeological site in Peru. Pisac is split into 4 sections – Pisaqa, Intihuatana, Callacasa (Q'allaqasa), and Kinchiracay – all of which are different elements important to the Incas . Q'allaqasa, which is built onto a natural spur and overlooks the valley, is known as the citadel
Winnie At Pisaq Archeological Park in Peru
Winnie At Pisaq Archeological Park in Peru, located within the Sacred Valley between Cuzco and Ollantaytambo
Winnie Tries Stern Sculling
While touring an oxbow lake off the Tambopata River, Peru, Winnie received stern sculling lessons from our boat captain. This lake is in a strict conservation area, so no engines are allowed as they create oil pollution. The boat captain is a member of the indigenous Ese Eja Native Community of Infierno.
Ron Stern-Sculling A Catamaran
While touring an oxbow lake off the Tambopata River, Peru, Ron attempted to try sculling. This lake is in a strict conservation area, so no engines are allowed as they create oil pollution. Ron quickly learned that stern sculling is harder than it looks.
Winnie and the Statue of Liberty
Winnie imitating the Statue of Liberty. On a trip in October 2010, after gaining her American Citizenship. New York Harbor, New York.
Tai Chi on the Beach
Winnie practicing Tai Chi and natural foot massage by walking barefoot on Pocket beach, along the Seattle, Washington, waterfront.
Ron on the Beach
Ron enjoying hanging out on the pebbles of Pocket Beach, Seattle, Washington.
Winnie on the Beach
Winnie enjoying hanging out on the pebbles of Pocket Beach, Seattle, Washington.
Winnie on The Beach
Winnie exploring Pocket Beach, along the Seattle, Washington, waterfront
Winnie On A Boat in Seattle
Winnie on a boat in Lake Washington, Seattle, Washington.
Ron and Winnie At Pikes Market, Seattle
Enjoying a visit to the waterfront Pike's Market, Seattle, Washington
Winnie Holding A Sea Fan
Winnie holding a sea fan, a type of soft coral that grows in the warm waters around Bahamian island beaches. This one was already broken off and floating in the protected beach area of Blue Lagoon Island, outside of Freeport, Grand Bahama Island.
Ron and Winnie and a Shark
Ron and Winnie holding a nurse shark. Photo taken at the Blue Lagoon Island "Shark Encounters" pen. This is a small island resort just outside of Freeport, Grand Bahama Island. Photo taken by the Blue Lagoon Resort staff photographer.
Sunset on the Tambopata River
Sunset on the Tambopata River, Peru, as seen from a passenger river boat.
A Wet But Happy Camper
Winnie on a passenger boat on the Tambopata River, in the southeastern Peruvian rainforests. We had been exploring a demonstration tropical farm across the river from our eco-tourist lodge Posada Amazonas. It had been raining for the past hour.
Winnine on a Dune Buggy
Ron and Winnie had a chance to go dune buggy-riding, and sandboarding, through the sand dunes of Huacachina, Peru
This particular adventure deserves a separate page. In 2008 Ron and Winnie purchased an old house badly in need of renovation. These photos document their one-year adventure in home renovation.
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