Category: Peru

  • Lake Titicaca

    Lake Titicaca

    Lake Titicaca was a destination I felt we had to check out. It is the largest lake in South America and holds the title of the world’s highest navigable lake at 3812 metres. Also it is situated on a fairly convenient route into Bolivia. However before we talk about the lake we have to get…

  • Cusco +

    Cusco +

    We honestly were not prepared for the shear volume of things to see and do around the city of Cusco, Peru. Of course Machu Picchu is probably the best known, and for good reason. However the options certainly don’t stop there. We did three sightseeing ventures from Cusco. One was Machu Picchu, which I covered…

  • Machu Picchu

    Machu Picchu

    First off, Yes, it is worth it! There is a valid reason it is one of the ‘New 7 Wonders of the World’. You will see more than the normal number of superlatives in this post. They are unavoidable. Oh, by the way, we liked it. On a formal note, the information I give about…

  • Lima, Peru

    Lima, Peru

    Even though we only spent 5 nights in Lima we do know one thing, we like it. By the third day as we were walking along the promenade looking out over the Pacific Ocean we confirmed with each other we could easily come back here and spend a few months in this city. We were…