Destination: Peru
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Wed, 10 Oct 2007 | By rayen | Views [2017]
Wieder 4 Tage durch den Schungel, diesmal durch den Nebelwald im Norden Perus, oder das, was nach Abholzung und Brandrodung davon übrig ist. Zuerst zu Fuss, dann mit dem Maultier, bergauf bergab, bis auf 3.000m Höhe. Neben kleinen Dörfern und einzelnen ... Read more >
Tue, 9 Oct 2007 | By nuevomexicana | Views [370]
Made it to Lima, the capitol. I´m at the airport writing this update. The airport is really like any other: McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, etc. I did spy some interesting wool pieces, of course. And other neat handicrafts abound. I saw some interesting junk ... Read more >
Tags: planes trains & automobiles
Mon, 8 Oct 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [2659]
Cuy al horno (roasted guinea pig) must be one of Peru's most famous or notorious dishes depending on your viewpoint. It is however, a delicacy found mainly in the Highland regions, so don't go ordering it in Lima unless you want to eat some kids pet.... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
Mon, 8 Oct 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [2641]
I've never shyed away from exercise. I have even been known to drink Lucozade sport - but when offered the choice of a gruelling 4 day hike over mountains that make Lamas groan OR a spectacular train journey through the Andes, I opted for the latter.... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Mon, 8 Oct 2007 | By las_chicas_blancas | Views [815] | Comments [8]
Nå er me nettopp ferdig med ei herlig ferieveke, fullstappa av opplevelser å inntrykk!! Me har hatt 30 timer på nattbuss (lenge leve Valium)..fint å få utnytte dagene maksimalt. Konge veke, med Machu Picchu, strikkhopping fra 122m, elverafting, sandboarding, ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Sun, 7 Oct 2007 | By jo_hits_world | Views [633] | Comments [1]
Hola everyone! It´s 6am in Cajamarca and I am taking this opportunity to use the internet for what may be the last time in a week or so. I don´t know where the punctuation is generally so forgive me. We got into Lima at 3am local time, to be swept ... Read more >
Tags: Mountains
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 | By rayen | Views [3184]
Nach 2 harten Tagen auf den Strassen zwischen Ecuador und Peru bin ich in Chachapoyas in Peru, Region Amazonas angekommen. Die Reise war mehr als abenteuerlich: Von Vilcabamba im Süden Ecuadors ging es früh um sechs mit dem Bus über schmale Schotterstrassen ... Read more >
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 | By las_chicas_blancas | Views [687] | Comments [7]
Aguas Callientes - for ein plass! Reggae all the time, moskitos (Jeanette var oppi 146 stikk paa ein dag), varme kilder, fantastisk natur, herlig lokalbefolkning, hoye frodige fjell, elvebading og festlige israelere!! Guro og Anette skal tilbake hit ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 | By colleen_finn | Views [958]
Has it been a month already? Amidst a swirl of activity—of sightseeing, volunteering, and the buzz of day-to-day living—the time has flown by and already feels like a dream. After a month in Peru, I find the prospect of leaving bittersweet. There are ... Read more >
Tags: adventures, voluntourism
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 | By free-felix | Views [895]
By far one of the most Visited places by foreigners and locals in the south american Continent, catering for hundreds of bright eyed tourists each day is the one and only Matchu Pitchu. Although a place one can`t keep to themself the company of manny ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 | By davenness | Photo Gallery
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Wed, 3 Oct 2007 | By colleen_finn | Views [1188]
Today was the last day at the Pumamarca school for many of us volunteers. Knowing this would be the last time that I would see the school and the children (for now, anyway), I was plagued by a feeling of melancholy from the moment I woke up in the morning.... Read more >
Tags: adventures, voluntourism
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 | By davenness | Views [470] | Comments [3]
Ola Amigos We finally said a tearful farewell to Cusco after a fab three weeks there. The last couple of days were spent with a local family who have a son who friends of ours in Dunedin are godparents to. Very cool to see a different side to Cusco.... Read more >
Tags: Mountains
Tue, 2 Oct 2007 | By las_chicas_blancas | Views [616] | Comments [8]
For aa spare tid og penger, hoppa vi paa en nattbuss fra Arequipa til Cuzco. Det Jeanette aldri fikk vite (for naa) var at "although night buses to destinations are conventient, they are often not safte. Fatal accidences, hijackings, robberies and ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Tue, 2 Oct 2007 | By colleen_finn | Views [3153]
Day 1 The day of our Inca Trail trip had finally arrived. The first day began in the Sacred Valley about 40 minutes outside of Ollantaytambo where there is a checkpoint at which you present your ticket and your passport. This may sound a little odd, ... Read more >
Tags: adventures, sightseeing
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