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.
Read MoreTrujillo 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!
Read MoreMacchu 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.
Read MoreOasis 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.
Read MoreNew 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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