Adorable Beach 2 Story 3BD 2BA Home For Sale in Galveston

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Check out this adorable beach home located in beautiful Isla del Sol. Front deck offers Gulf Views & back deck offers views of the Nature Reserve. Entering the home, you are greeted w/beautiful all wood flooring throughout, an open floor plan showcasing soaring ceiling in living room, walls of windows featuring ample natural light, kitchen w/granite countertops & new stainless-steel appliances & cozy breakfast room. The home has 2 spacious bedrooms & 1 bathroom on the 1st floor along w/ a large back deck. 2nd floor features a spacious primary bedroom w/ en-suite bathroom showcasing dbl vanities, jetted tub & walk-in shower, private deck w/ gulf views & a small loft area perfect as a flex space. In addition, the home has had some fantastic upgrades such as PEX plumbing throughout, new HVAC, new electrical upgrades, new doors along w/ so much more! This home conveys furnished w/some exclusions allowing you to immediately enjoy your new coastal home.

#galveston #texas #isladelsol #palmtrees🌴blueskies #beaches #islandlife #zade #connie #thewheelers someone ran himself to sleep (at Isla Del Sol, Galveston Island ,Tx) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjGenM0pyJY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

NOT LOST | We were absurdly lost that day. On paper. But we were paperless, left to our own devices. No map, no being lost so long as you keep walking. Reaching for the blue heart of Lake Titicaca, the island’s right arm and the right path were far from us. But we were far from lost, and we had the vista to back it up.

Copacabana

On fait une courte pause au bord du lac Titicaca avant d'aller au Pérou. On a décidé de ne s'arrêter que du côté bolivien parce que tout ce qu'on a entendu et lu sur le côté péruvien ne nous fait pas très envie. Apparemment c'est très très touristique et un peu faux.

Emile est encore épuisé de son ascension de la montagne, du coup je pars seule sur l'isla de la Luna et l'isla del Sol. J'arrive en avance au bateau et, comme tous les transports en Amérique latine, il a du retard, du coup j'ai la nausée avant même qu'on parte... Il faut 1h30 pour arriver sur l'isla de la Luna et il ne fait pas très beau donc ça secoue. Une fois arrivés, on nous dit qu'on a une heure avant de repartir, c'est pas grave, il n'y a pas grand chose à voir. Sur l'isla de la Luna, il y a une ruine inca devant laquelle tout le monde fait une séance photo. Il n'y a aucune explication sur le site mais d'après mes lectures sur internet des jeunes filles y étaient élevées avant d'être mariées. Je ne m'y attarde pas et je préfère monter sur la crête et me balader un peu. La vue est magnifique, je n'arrive pas à croire que je suis sur le lac Titicaca !

Je redescends et on part pour l'isla del sol. En chemin, on nous explique qu'on peut suivre une visite guidée ou faire la visite seuls mais que les chemins de sont pas indiqués. Je décide quand même de faire la visite seule, Maps.me à le détail de tous les chemins. Ceux qui suivent un guide sont déposés au temple du soleil, et nous au pied du village principal de l'île.

Depuis un petit moment maintenant, l'île est en conflit, je ne sais pas pourquoi mais ce que je sais c'est que je ne peux pas visiter la partie nord. C'est pas grave parce que j'ai fait une superbe balade sur la crête, j'étais seule au monde et ce calme m'a fait beaucoup de bien après La Paz. La vue était incroyable ! En route, j'ai croisé des lamas, des alpacas, des moutons et des ânes, et aussi des femmes qui ramassaient des herbes qui sont sûrement des plantes médicinales. Je n'ai pas visité le temple parce que j'avais peur de rater le bateau mais finalement je pense que j'aurais eu le temps puisque je suis arrivée en avance. Mais de ce que j'en ai vu de loin je ne regrette pas vraiment d'avoir raté cette visite, ça n'avait pas l'air extraordinaire en soit, je pense que c'est seulement intéressant avec un guide.

Le lendemain on part pour le pays dont je rêve depuis si longtemps, celui qui nous a fait venir sur ce continent, le Pérou !

Centro Ceremonial, donde la presencia de #cuarsos en el terreno de "Isla del Sol", hace que el lugar sea un punto de energía muy poderoso. Energético TITICACA. Me vibra por el cuerpo la información de tus secretos. by. Inspirational Bolivia . . . . . #lago #lake #titicaca #andes #bolivia #copacabana #isladelsol #isla #island #sea #energia #energy #sky #cielo #altiplano #mistico #diluvio #nature #landscapes #trip #lagotiticaca #conection #awakening #isladelsol #ceremonia #landscape #spiritualidad #hiking (en Lago Titicaca) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Ss6h-AxXJ/?igshid=1o9ivatatqlcx

Bolivia - The land of the Salt Flats and much more

Now onto my trip into Bolivia. A land where the people are kind yet proud. Which means issues can arise and no one wants to compromise. One of the highest places on earth. A land growing in exportation and a land of new insights.

Day 1. (16.10). From Peru, Puno we left at 8am bus to Copacabana. Arrived at the border at 11am and got to Copacabana at 13:00 (Bolívia is 1 hr ahead of Peru). I arrived and had lunch at a Coffee-Restaurant Gourmet "Ali" at Av 6 de Agosto. Order the trout lasagna; it's amazing. Then back near the white anchor for a quick singari sour - the bolivian equivalent of Pisco sour. At 2:15 pm boat to isla de sol Set off arriving at 3ish. I found the Intikala hostal (bol50) for single with bathroom but no paper, towel, soap or breakfast also no wifi (for bol80 all of the above included). I also had the option of inti pacha hostel. Off I went to walk to both viewpoints. Sunset was stunning even if overcast. I saw sunset at las velas restaurant and dinner next door to the hotel - quinoa soup for bol10. Would have loved to have walked back to last velas for some hot wine but with the thunderstorm and having to walk through a small forest alone in the dark I thought best not to. Next time. Also be aware that the north part of the island is shut for tourism due to a conflict that started 1.5 years ago between the communities in the Centre and North of the island. The Centre gets no income and the North has great tourism. Consequently the center stopped tourists crossing to the north as they don't want tourists. The North, in turn, does.

Isla del sol - south side

Day 2. (17.10). I woke up at 5 am to find that the sun was already up. It was overcast but the view from my window was stunning with peaks covered in ice. Back to bed for a 9am wake up. I checked out and off I went to see the red flag where you could not walk past due to the Northern conflict. It was a nice walk and a sad reality that tourists for a year and half now have not been allowed to go beyond this point to the Northern part of the island. Then back to the hotel and off to the other view point further south. By that point, the sun had come out and what a view. Now back at the hostel for 12. Watching the view with some muña tea and some peanuts. I will head down for the 3:30pm boat around 2:30pm. You have to pay for wifi here. So 24hrs without connection to the outside world, which was quite nice. I had lunch with an amazing view then ferry back for 3:30pm. Make sure you set off to go town (taking the left turn on the junction). It is hard to miss the way as there will probably be a few people coming up that way. On the way to the island we were dropped off at the temple and not the port (where we were picked up) as the climb up from the port is quite tough so make sure you carry as little luggage as possible. You can leave your big bags at the cafe by the big anchor (literally a large anchor in Copacabana). Just buy something there and they will keep it. Any doubts ask the Peru Hop guides if you are travelling with Peru Hop. Arriving back in Copacabana at 5pm we had 1hr. So we walked to the church which is quite beautiful with Arabic architecture then back down to get some food and our bags. Then 6pm bus to La Paz. In La Paz we stayed at Loki hostel, which, although known to be a party hostal was actually quite chill. The location is central but near some apparently dodgy streets. I had no issues and as the hostel is in a building which was formerly a hotel, being on the 3rd floor when the bar is on the 7th means you can’t hear much noise. The noise that annoyed us for two nights straight was coming from the street.

La Paz - view from Mirador Killi-Killi 

Day 3. (18.10). First breakfast at Loki which was ok but not great so I would recommend going elsewhere in town although Loki is just easy. I then set off to get some money out from the ATMs right in front of the hostel. The hostel also does not do laundry but there is a laundry place across from the hostal that does laundry and delivers back at the hostel - 12bol per kilo. Today we went to see the Mercado de las Brujas which is just a collection of stalls. From there I went to get my Peru Hop top. Then calle Jaén and then the Killi-Killli mirador. I advise you get a taxi up there and back down. It cost up 10 bol up as we were half way there and 20 bol to get back to the hostel. We made it back for 11ish. We had lunch at Cafe Vida - vegan place with a delicious lunch set menu with soup and salad plus juice for 35bol. Then back at the hostel for some chill time until I went to meet Agnes for drinks at HP Bronze Coffee Bar. I had a quinoa beer which was super nice called Niebla brewed by the place. Then back at the hostel and on the way bought ceibo chocolate (Bolivian chocolate which is quite yummy).

Lunch bowl at Cafe Vida

Day 4. (19.10). Wake up at 8am to head out into La Paz to take the Teleferico. I took the orange line north (3Bol a ride) and stayed on it until the end, then bought another ticket to the White line and stayed on it until the end and lastly the Blue line (called línea celeste). On this last line you can either take it back to the centre of the city or out to the south of the city to connect with the green and yellow lines. The south of the city is the richer part of the city. The orange line is the longest and takes you up towards the mountains which is pretty awesome view. Then the white line is also quite cool as it takes you past the tall buildings. The blue line then drops you off just outside the centre, near the Wild Rover hostel. I then walked back stopping at the restaurant called Ali Pacha recommended by Agnes. The menu looked amazing, Bol100 for a set lunch menu that looked beautiful. I was just not in the mood so went back to the cheaper option: Cafe Vida. Bus at 9pm to Uyuni with Todo Turismo buses.

CRIBSHEET OF LA PAZ

Where to stay: I stayed at Loki which although known as a party hostal is like a 7 floor former hotel and I had no issues in my room. They also do individual rooms. My issues was on the street as both nights I stayed in La Paz there was a band outside playing until 11pm. The other options that other PeruHop travellers stayed at was Buckie Hostel and Adventure Brew B&B which were on Av Ismael montes but also pretty close to the centre. 

For Restaurants: I went to Cafe Vida and loved it (vegan and delicious - BOL35 for lunch deal). I also ate at Loki but not the greatest food. Also gave a chance to street food which was ok. Other places I would try/ recommended: Bolivian Popular Food (Calle Murillo 826); La Casona (Av Mariscal Santa Cruz); Ali Pacha (Calle Colon No 1306); HB Bronze Caffeebar (Plaza Tomas Frías 1570). 

For typical foods and drinks: empanadas (saltenas); sopa de maní (peanuts soup); plato pásenos (typical dishes); sackhta (dehydrated potatoes, chicken and salsa and pepper). Then for the drinks you have Singani sour (a Bolivian pisco sour); for beers look out for Pasena and Wari brands.

To do: city tours; the markets (La Lanza, de las Brujas; Rodriguez); teleférico with 7 lines); trekking (choro which starts at la cumbre up el chairs to come back to la Paz, taquesi until chulimani, three day trek from tiwanacota); Tiawanaco (archeological site at Bol100 entry, Chaqueltaia (5,200m mountain full day trek); vale de la Luna; Vale de las Animas (geological formations); Muele del Diablo (30 mins from la Paz and a 3 hr walk); Camino de la Muerte.

From La Paz to Uyuni: Todo Turismo buses. 

Uyuni Tours: use FindLocalTours to look at the possible options. When you get to Uyuni there are lots of options but don’t opt for the cheapest as you need experienced drivers and that will cost you a bit more. I used Perla de Bolivia and had no issues (USD200 with all included plus transfer to San Pedro de Atacama).

Day 5. (20.10). Arrived in Uyuni  for 8am. Some people headed straight to their salt flat tours which is definitely doable. I instead, checked in and relaxed. Watched Netflix at the hostel: Piedra Blanca. The hostel is clean and very nice only a bit outside the town but only 5/10 min walk. Went into town bought pasta and cooked it at the hostel. Relaxed day.

Day 6. (21/10). Wake up and breakfast was good. Left the hostel around 9am to get to the agency promptly. Arrived there at 9ish and waited around until 10ish when we set off to the train graveyard. From there we went to a salt making town which has souvenirs etc. I didn't buy a dragon but I should have or instead have props for the salt flats. We resorted to using a banana, which served as a boat quite well. Then lunch at the next stop at the salt flats and more photos. We stopped at another beautiful spot and took more photos. Then we stopped at a coral volcanic island for an one hour walk. We then stopped again for sunset and wine. We then carried on towards the evening hostel.

Sunset at day 1 at the Salt Flats

Day 7. (22.10). Day 2 of the sat flats. We woke up at our salt hostal at 7am and were out by 7:30am. We decided not to do the galaxies cave as it wasn't amazing and would cost us bol20. Instead we headed to the army of stones which are volcanic formations from when the volcanoes erupted and formed interesting shapes raised from the floor. We drove past the altiplano lakes and siloli desert to later stop to see the flamingos. We had lunch at a flamingo lake. We then carried on to the stone tree for 3/4pm then the red lake when we entered the national park (bol150). Almost at the hostel we passed the sol de manana geysers with boiling sulphur (volcanoes below the surface). We arrived at the hostel by the hot springs for 6pm had tea and dinner. The entrance to the hot springs was bol6. Some went some didn't as it was super cold but the stars were beautiful.

Day 8. (23.10). Wake up at 6am to leave at 7am. If you can wake up for sunrise and head to the hot springs, do. The sunrise is beautiful. At 7am we headed to the Salvador Dali desert (the paintings came first). The green lake followed with a beautiful view of the Licancabur volcano. From there we left the reserve and headed to the border. We arrived at the border at 8am and the Bolivian side was easy. At the Chilean side we took an hr or so. They stamp passports then check bags for food etc. From there into Chile.

Alicancbur - day 3 almost at the Chilean border

Thank you Bolivia.

Your world. My world. Our world. 

Isla del Sol. It was a peaceful evening on the island of the sun 🇧🇴 . . . . . #visualsofearth #artofvisuals #agameoftones #nakedplanet #theglobewanderer #oneplanetdaily #earthfocus #earthpix #lifeofadventure #YourShotPhotographer #roamtheplanet #ourlonelyplanet #folkgreen #stayandwander #ourplanetdaily #createexplore #livefolk #discoverearth #wildernessculture #depthsofearth #beautifuldestinations #iamatraveler #isladelsol #bolivia #discoversouthamerica (at Isla Del Sol, Copacabana - Bolivia)

En medio de las tinieblas nace la santa luz de la libertad. The candle shines out, and each day there is reborn within the heart of men the understanding of the value of freedom. . . #Freedom #Caras #Turismo #Fotografia #ViajesPorElMundo #Viajes #Naturaleza #Paisajes #Cultura #Suramerica #IslaDelSol #Latinoamerica #Peru #DestinoAmerica (en Isla Del Sol, La Paz, Bolivia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWEun38smDy/?utm_medium=tumblr

#galveston #texas #isladelsol #palmtrees🌴blueskies #beaches #islandlife #connie #thewheelers (at Isla Del Sol, Galveston Island ,Tx) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjGedUBpna8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy Friday Cigar w my Brother... #happyfriday #birthdayweekend2 #fall2021 #isladelsol (at Irondequoit, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUydRpQs-wf/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Meditacion 106 – MEDITACIÓN PARA LOS TIEMPOS DIFÍCILES: "FESTIVAL ANUAL MATA MIEDO - Isla del Sol - Bolivia 17-25 Julio 2021" #YoSoy #MenDisHe #ElMensajero, #ElDiscipulo y #ElHeroe #FestivalAnualMataMiedo #IslaDelSol #Miedo #MiedoPersonal #MiedoMundial #TiemposDificiles #Salud

#Meditacion 106 – MEDITACIÓN PARA LOS TIEMPOS DIFÍCILES: “FESTIVAL ANUAL MATA MIEDO – Isla del Sol – Bolivia 17-25 Julio 2021” #YoSoy #MenDisHe #ElMensajero, #ElDiscipulo y #ElHeroe #FestivalAnualMataMiedo #IslaDelSol #Miedo #MiedoPersonal #MiedoMundial #TiemposDificiles #Salud

FESTIVAL ANUAL MATA MIEDO. Isla del Sol – Bolivia 17-25 Julio 2021. Únete a nosotros para el primer festival presencial del grupo online Meditación Mata Miedo, de 2500 meditadores, formado en abril de 2020. El Festival se llevará a cabo en la Isla del Sol en Bolivia, en el Lago Titicaca, en un centro de retiro permanente en el Refugio Ecológico Wiracocha, establecido por Ian Paul Lee en alianza…

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#travelfriday Copacabana and Isla del Sol in Bolivia on lake Titicaca a few years back @artbyrabideye @rabideyemoves @rabideyedesign #copacabana #isladelsol #laketiticaca (at Tla'amin Territory) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRab7bujV5p/?utm_medium=tumblr