Aug 31, 2010 - Lima

Leave Cuzco at 2 pm, 20+ hr. Now in Lima at Flying Dog Hostel again, seems this place is kinda like home. ...

Aug 29, 2010 - Colca Canyon

The following day we made our way to Colca Canyon by way of the Reserva Nacional de Aguada Blanca, Reserva Vicuñas and pueblos tipicos in the countryside around the Canyon. ... Very high up and very beautiful views! In Colca Canyon the women from each end (East and West) wear different headgear. ... From the East, the women wear straw hats decorated with sequins and medallions, from the West they wear intricately embroidered hats.The following day we made our way to Colca Canyon by way of the Reserva Nacional de Aguada Blanca, Reserva Vicuñas and pueblos tipicos in the countryside around the Canyon. ... Very high up and very beautiful views! In Colca Canyon the women from each end (East and West) wear different headgear. ... From the East, the women wear straw hats decorated with sequins and medallions, from the West they wear intricately embroidered hats....

Aug 28, 2010 - Lake Titicaca, Peru

We jumped in a little motor boat today to sail across to the floating islands.We jumped in a little motor boat today to sail across to the floating islands....

Aug 28, 2010 - Cuzco via Urubamba, Moray, Salineras, & Chinchero

Today was very productive and busy as far as covering lots of territory and seeing the sites.Today was very productive and busy as far as covering lots of territory and seeing the sites....

Aug 27, 2010 - Arequipa

I took an overnight bus to Arequipa for an extended weekend to visit Colca Canyon and the Cruz de Condor ( a viewpoint to watch the Condors in the Canyon). ... The journey from Cusco to Arequipa is 10 hours and we arrived in Arequipa at 5. ... Arequipa is Peru's second largest city and is known as the Ciudad Blanca (White City) because the buildings are made from "Sillar" the local off white volcanic rock. ... Arequipa lies in a fertile valley and is shadowed by El Misti, a cone shaped volcano, Chachani another higher volcano and the mountain range Pichu Pichu. ... The sun is very intense in Arequipa and reflects off the white buildings and is glaring in the height of the day. ...

Aug 26, 2010 - Ollantaytambo

Each time we come into these small villages or even the larger towns/cities I marvel at the very narrow, cobblestone streets and how the people just keep on dealing with them cars, buses, llamas, the whole scene crowding together yet still 'functioning' in it's own peculiar way.Each time we come into these small villages or even the larger towns/cities I marvel at the very narrow, cobblestone streets and how the people just keep on dealing with them cars, buses, llamas, the whole scene crowding together yet still 'functioning' in it's own peculiar way....

Aug 25, 2010 - Machu Picchu

Train to M.Train to M....

Aug 24, 2010 - Colca Canyon

Two nights gives us time to take short hikes to acclimatize to the altitude.Two nights gives us time to take short hikes to acclimatize to the altitude....

Aug 23, 2010 - Cuzco

Bus here thru countryside that at times was eirily like driving along the Clark Fork, E.Bus here thru countryside that at times was eirily like driving along the Clark Fork, E....

Aug 21, 2010 - Nazca Lines

Visit one of the world's greatest archaeological mysteries, the Nazca Lines. The tour also includes a visit to an artisan’s workshop, where modern masters create Nazca style pottery Overnight bus to Arequipa ...

Jul 3, 2001 - Monday July 3rd

after an early breakfast we started to walk along the railway tracks towards Machu Picchu station. ... From Machu Picchu station we took a bus for the hair-raising ascent along hairpin bends up the steep cliffs. ... After leaving the bus we walked along a short path and saw Machu Picchu spread before us. ... What an appropriate description! Machu Picchu was "discovered" in 1911, although the local Indians had known of its existence for centuries. ... There is an Inca track traversing the narrow ridge from Machu Picchu to Huaynapicchu. ...

Aug 20, 2010 - Cuzco, Peru

Cuzco is a really pretty little town with a stunning cental square. ... It is bordered by two enormous cathedrals and collonaded shops on the other two sides with a big fountain and grassy patches in the middle.Cuzco is a really pretty little town with a stunning cental square. ... It is bordered by two enormous cathedrals and collonaded shops on the other two sides with a big fountain and grassy patches in the middle....