Peru

Floating Islands

Posted by on Oct 18, 2011 in Peru | 1 comment

Floating Islands

The floating islands are home to the Uros people, who are a pre-Inca civilization that still exists today! They are said to have existed before the sun and claim to have “black blood” that immunes them from the bitter cold nights on the high altitude lake.

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Trujillo Peru… My First Tea Party

Posted by on Oct 3, 2011 in Peru | 0 comments

Trujillo Peru… My First Tea Party

After trekking through the jungle for days, and being at high altitude for months, we were ready for a beach!

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Macchu Pichu – 100 Year Anniversary

Posted by on Sep 17, 2011 in Peru | 0 comments

Macchu Pichu – 100 Year Anniversary

Macchu Pichu celebrated its 100th anniversary of being discovered by the western world on July 24th, the exact day we visited. We didn’t know that until we got there, and we didn’t really belive the tour guide, but Wikipedia agrees so it must be true. Ok, I’ve gotten ahead of myself, let me step back.

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Oasis Escape

Posted by on Sep 16, 2011 in Peru | 0 comments

Oasis Escape

Huacachina, Peru is like no place on earth. It is an oasis city surrounded by some of the world’s biggest sand dunes. We had a short 5 hour bus ride from Lima to Ica down the coast, Huacahina is a short, 5 minute taxi trip from Ica.

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New Camera!!

Posted by on Jul 30, 2011 in Peru | 0 comments

New Camera!!

Finally!! I lost my camera while sliding down a waterfall in Brazil back in March. Now I have a replacement! We are in Lima and this has been the first major city we’ve been in since Buenos Aires.

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