Destination: Peru

Boogie on down

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 | By steph_dave | Views [1190]

While in Huacachina we decided to go on a dune buggy (or as the locals pronounce it boogie)/sand boarding trip.   It was really cheap, less than £15 for the two of us and you’re out for about 2 hours.   So there we were fastened in to what ... Read more >

Tags: huacachina, sandboarding

Sunsheiiinne

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 | By steph_dave | Views [428]

Taxi to Huacachina on the 3 rd and we finally get some hot weather.   Yay.   Huacachina is very cool.   It is a tiny, tiny resort and an oasis surrounded by huge sand dunes.   It’s still fairly quiet but there’s a bit more to do here and ... Read more >

Tags: huacachina

Flattened

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 | By steph_dave | Views [373]

So we got on the bus and went to Pisco.   It took about 4 hours.   There are lots of really good buses here and they’re pretty cheap. Riding with chickens and the family goat is not necessary.   We did know that Pisco had been badly hit by last ... Read more >

Tags: islas bellastas, paracas

Positive Footprints - Peru

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 | By positive_footprints | Views [8309] | Video

So after the success of Positive Footprints - Nepal , we decided it's time to make a series, next stop Qelqanqa Village, Peru! We dragged Trent O'Donnell, our documentary producer extraordinaire , not so kicking and screaming, ... Read more >

Tags: community project travel, community projects, footprints network, peru, peru travel, travel, world expeditions, world nomads, worldnomads.com

Gallery: Ecuador and Peru

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 | By tpara | Photo Gallery

The Amazon

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 | By lopes_family | Views [378]

We flew from Lima to Iquitos arriving just before sunset which was a spectacular red colour. It was very hot and humid after Lima. The transport into the city was an old style American School bus from the 1960 with natural airconditioning (ie.no windows).... Read more >

Tags: day 1 explorama

Lima

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 | By lopes_family | Views [392]

Arrived in Lima after midnight and took a taxi to our hotel in Miraflores. The next morning we ventured out into this tourist mecca area of the city. Went to the famous Larco Mar complex built into the side of the cliff overlooking the pacific ocean. A ... Read more >

Tags: lima

Gallery: Positive Footprints - Peru

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 | By positive_footprints | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Ecuador

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 | By ivanci | Photo Gallery

Mystical peru

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 | By tpara | Views [407] | Comments [1]

I reached the border of Ecuador and Peru mid afternoon, tossing up whether to cross or not i decided to try. The outbound paperwork was processed quickly, then onto the confusing Peruvian immigration and customs. Customs was a little shed tucked in amongst ... Read more >

Gallery: Peru

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 | By ryanj_clark | Photo Gallery

The Black Riders

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 | By tpara | Views [426] | Comments [5]

I arrived in Cuenca and made for the historic heart. After spotting a big bore bike i stopped and talked with the owner. A friend was called and accomodation found in a hostel not yet officially opened, overlooking the main square and cathedral at 10 ... Read more >

Peru, The Inca Trail and Bolivia

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 | By oogs_mich | Views [520]

We have been having the most amazing time...Our highlights so far here have been the Inca trail in Peru and the Salt Flats trip in Bolivia, both with the most amazing scenery!!   Peru: The Inca Trail, Machu Picchu and Cusco We enjoyed our time in Cusco ... Read more >

Peru

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 | By ryanj_clark | Views [1124]

Friday, August 29th - Sunday, October 5 Once I arrived Trujillo, Peru (768,300 pop) on Friday, Aug 29th, late in the evening...I met Cecilia´s mother and brother at the door, and they quickly made up my bed for me, and we all went to bed. She lives ... Read more >

OMG!

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 | By steph_dave | Views [962] | Comments [1]

Something to not bother trying - Ceviche. Tradtional Peruvian dish consisting of raw (yes, raw) fish marinated in chilli, lime and onion. DISGUSTING!!!!! Also tried a Pisco Sour. Grape brandy, egg whites and sugar. An ok drink. Just as it says, ... Read more >

Tags: miraflores, paragliding