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Category Archives: PanAmerican Journey

Peru- Cusco

January 1, 2020by CGENGO 2 Comments

  Cusco is a very special city.  It represents much history and also much progress.  It is the gateway to many wonderful sites that we have shared with you previously.  […]

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Peru- Adopting a dog!

October 19, 2019by CGENGO 6 Comments

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 […]

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Peru- Back in Lima, again.

October 12, 2019by CGENGO 4 Comments

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 […]

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Peru- Lima Auto Museum (Museo de Autos Nicolini)

October 5, 2019by CGENGO 1 Comment

The last post mentioned some of the touristy highlights we experienced in Lima.  Another stop that we enjoyed was the private auto collection of Jorge Nicolini.  You can see the […]

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Peru- The capital, a visit to Lima with a friend.

September 28, 2019by CGENGO Leave a comment

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 […]

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Peru- The Cordillera Blanca and an amazing blue lake.

September 21, 2019by CGENGO 5 Comments

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 […]

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Peru- Arrival To The Amazonas Region

July 6, 2019by CGENGO Leave a comment

We drove the rough, muddy, bumpy road out of Ecuador and camped along a river just before the border.  We had good company for the night, as we shared dinner […]

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Ecuador- Cuenca and nearby historical areas.

June 27, 2019by CGENGO 1 Comment

Cuenca was our last big city stop in Ecuador before we crossed the border to Peru. The some small ruins that are attributed to the Inca mark the area around […]

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Ecuador- Daily life and history combined.

May 30, 2019by CGENGO 1 Comment

This country is rich with indigenous heritage.  The various cultures (tribes) are respected and honored with positions in the government and opportunities to improve their communities.  Many traditions and practices […]

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Ecuador- The Baños area

May 26, 2019by CGENGO 1 Comment

Baños is a bustling town built in a volcanic valley.  The weather is nearly perfect year-round.  The main business is tourism, and everything revolves around that income.  Good restaurants, thermal […]

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