Back in Cuzco – last night in Peru

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I might make the trip to Macchupicchu to just stay again at the Sumaq Hotel – the online pictures don’t even begin to convey the modern luxury offered at every step, as well as the inventive food offered by the …

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My day from Cuzco to Macchupicchu

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After I made it to the bus station by 5:45 am this morning, I knew the day would be a success. I had to leave my big bag at my Cuzco hotel, so having packed light, I first took the …

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View from my room in Agua Calientes

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Arrived in Cuzco – land of Incas

So far, I’ve conquered the soroche (altitude sickness) like Pizarro conquered the Incas but to be safe, I’m following the advice of my guide Boris, and not having red meat or (shockingly) alcohol tonight. The local delicacy is….. Guinea pig. …

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Last night in Lima

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Fish. Amazonian. Arapaima or Paiche. Amazing. Central. Muy bien. On to Cuzco.

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Lovely Lima. In the convents and monasteries

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I couldn’t take pictures of the catacombs – check them out online – more bones and skulls that I ever expected to see while alive. More pictures of gold to come! And it turned out that the group consisted of …

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Walking the boardwalk in Miraflores

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Tasty and tasteful indeed

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On the recommendation of my Spanish teacher, Sylvia, I tried Cala last night – Sylvia had said it was a “great restaurant” and it certainly was nothing less. When I asked the lady at the front desk for a taxi, …

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An afternoon in Lima

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Looking out my hotel

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