Lima is the largest city in Peru. It spreads North and South along the beautiful ocean coastline and far into the suburbs. Each neighborhood of the city has specific characteristics and concerns. We enjoyed a couple of them during our visits to Lima. The first time we arrived in Lima, we were there to pick … More Peru- The capital, a visit to Lima with a friend.
Leaving the edge of the Amazon meant leaving the lush, wet jungle behind us. After that sketchy looking ferry across the river (click HERE to see that story) , the surroundings started to change quickly. We looked ahead on the map and realized we would be crossing the Andes on some rough, desolate dirt roads. … More Peru- The Cordillera Blanca and an amazing blue lake.
After passing through the snowy, rainy, muddy Andes roads we were back on pavement for a while. When we looked behind us we could see the snow covered peaks, peeking through. We found another riverside campsite and relaxed for two nights there. Mike did the dishes in the clear, cold water. The dogs … More Peru- Exploring the edge of the Amazon
We had a little time to explore some off highway areas of Peru so we decided to go through the Central Highlands along the edge of the Amazon and over the the Cordillera Blanca. The Saywite (alternative spelling: Sayhuite) Ruins and Saywite Monolith was our first stop. This stone contains carvings of animals, humans and … More Peru- Inca ruins, trout and Andean mining in the central highlands