We’re feeling a little nostalgic today. Thanks to the magic of Facebook memories, we got reminded that exactly one year ago today, we struck out on one of…
At last, we’ve come to the final post from our month-long journey in Peru. Our last destination (before one more night in Lima) was the beautiful colonial town…
On our recent trip to Peru, we traveled from the Sacred Valley by train to the city of Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. (That train ride…
All over the Sacred Valley, we saw these “Pucara Bull” ornaments on the tops of homes and businesses. They’re said to bring good fortune to the residents. So…
We weren’t prepared to love Lima. One reason was the negativity we got from some of our friends, including some who have never been there. In keeping with…
As part of our 23-day Peru adventure, we wanted to experience a part of Peru by rail and enjoy the beautiful scenery that Peruvian Andes country has…
“Mark, you can’t finish the Inca Trail and not know that this was the end point of a pilgrimage.” — Johan Reinhard to Mark Adams, “Turn Right at…
Earlier this month, we realized a dream a year in the making when we walked Peru’s Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It was one of the more physically…
A serendipitous moment Oct. 9 was election day in Peru, and citizens across the country turned out to choose their local and provincial officials (in other words, mayors,…
It’s August, and that means the countdown to our big Peru trip has begun! On Sept. 29 we’ll fly to Lima and then spend 23 days exploring…