Peru- Rainbow Mountain
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 […]
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Peru- A section of the Inca Trail
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 […]
Peru- Colca Canyon Loop and the Pampa
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 […]
Peru- Arequipa
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 […]
Peru- The Nasca Lines
One of the things that Geneva was most looking forward to in Peru was the chance to see the mysterious Nasca Lines. We were fortunate to have time to explore […]
Peru- Sand and Pisco
The coast of Peru is sandy… miles and miles of sand dunes with cities trying to maintain a hold on their claim to life. As we passed through these areas […]
Peru- Glaciers, Peaks and Ruins
In the center of Peru lies an area that is recognized as one of the most amazing places in the country. The Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra are the names […]
Toilet Paper-
You have excess in your household. You are wasting paper (cardboard) every week. You really do not need the center cardboard tube in a roll of toilet paper. Yet, you […]
Peru- Adopting a dog!
Peruvian Hairless Dogs are a well recognized breed here in Peru and even globally. You can click HERE to read a post about them. But that is not what we […]
Peru- Back in Lima, again.
We actually passed through Lima several times in our loops around Peru. The prior two visits were filled with touristic fun and exploration. But during this visit we had some […]