We arrived in Brazil from Peru, crossing in the Amazon.  And as one might expect, this area is hot and humid.  The border was uneventful and simple to navigate.  The […]

When we arrived in Peru, we had no idea what to expect from this country.  Of course we knew of Machu Picchu, but there were so many more surprises in […]

The region of Peru known as the Sacred Valley wraps itself around the Urabamba River.  This fertile soil and rapid river has been used for many centuries by the inhabitants […]

Yes, the title is right, we had the opportunity to visit Machu Pichu three different times while we were in the area.  Let me tell you why this happened, and […]

Near the city of Maras, Peru is a spring which releases cold, clear, salty water.  This salt water spring has been used since Pre-Inca times to grow and harvest large […]

The area known as Rainbow Mountain in Peru is a relatively new thing on the tourist scene.  As recently as 1990, this region was covered in snow and ice.  But […]

After leaving the Colca Canyon loop we stopped in a small village and camped near the beautiful cemetery.   It was a peaceful spot and the neighbors were very quiet. From […]

Exploring the area near Colca Canyon and the surroundings, known as the pampa of Peru is like setting off to camp on the grasslands. Be prepared to see absolutely nothing […]

The beautiful city of Arequipa considers itself almost a separate part of Peru. It seems not too far from the mark, as this “Ciudad Blanca” (White City) has a very […]