…………………….In 1972 I was still working for Giorgini, before I started working at Anne Klein in 1973….I was 23 years old when I took my trip to South America……..I went with my best friend Robert Guy Tirman……BOBBY……. We knew each other from when we were 13, and were best friends immediately in 7th grade until his passing last year……He was on a college brake in Feb. and we decided to go to Brazil for Carnival. His best friend in college, Kenny Pulsky, also came with us. Kenny lived in NYC and we too became fast friends….Any friend of Bobby’s was a friend of mine! Kenny and I decided to take a side trip to Peru to see MACHUPICCHU. Kenny was to become a world traveler and went all over the world by himself meeting wonderful people along the way. That was the kind of personality he had. Something I could never do….just take off on my own…..First stop…Peru, and what a great adventure it was. In those days we were allowed to wander through the ruins unsupervised…..But people started taking “souvenirs” from the ruins!!! so that stopped. I understand it is much more of an organized tour now. Bobby had another college friend who was Brazilian and lived in Rio, so Bobby skipped Peru and Machupicchu for the fun in Rio…..that was HIS personality! After an incredible trip visiting the ruins and Cuzco, Kenny and I met Bobby in Rio……Everything they say about carnival is true only 1000 times more so. It was the wildest time I ever had! Maybe we got 3 hours of sleep on the beach each day before we went to another party. Bobby’s Brazilian college friend was very rich and had his own incredible house with servants, and knew tons of people…..who’s parties we went to…..The Carnival Parade was unbelievable with the hundreds of people in each “Samba School” dancing down the street in their fantastic costumes to incredible music….almost naked except for tons of feathers and glitter! It is a trip that is embedded in my brain, and I’m so happy I was able to share this with my BFF………Bobby……..Rest in Peace dear Bobby
My husband and I traveled to Peru last July and I can verify that the Macchu Pichu tour is more organized now for sure! It was a great adventure, and we not only went to Lima and Cusco, but took a week long Amazon cruise. Truly an adventure. I love seeing your photos–a good then and now perspective. Sadly things have taken a bad turn in Peru since we we there. So much unrest in the world. It’s hard to know where it’s safe to go these days.
So fortunate to have good buddies and the opportunity to travel not to mention the photos that bring back the memories. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Did you travel much to Asia?
You have the most amazing friends & an ability to carry friendships over the years!
I traveled to Hong Kong, and Japan a few times. Never to China or South East Asia.
A fabulous experience…and even better with your friends, Louis. Machu Picchu has always been on my “bucket list”, but, alas, time has passed by….and now I know that I couldn’t handle the altitude or the step climbing to really enjoy it. Sad that some spoil the experience for others when they feel they must carry a bit of it home with them. I loved reading your account and about the good times in RIO. Thank you!
Sallie…..I can tell you from experience that even for this 23 year old boy the altitude hit me hard for 24 hours. The walking is difficult with everything being vertical, but again, being 23 it wasn’t difficult for me. It’s something you would have to do at your own pace.