Peru
Huaraz – turquoise lakes and a taste of guinea pig
We’re keen to get out of Lima and pretty soon we’re on a bus back into the Andes again, this
September 7, 2011
Peru
Lima – just passing through
American fast food chains have a total stranglehold on the Lima. KFC, Burger King, McDonald’s, Dominos, Pizza Hut and Papa John’s are on every street here.
September 4, 2011
Peru
Cuzco – post Inca Trail weight gain
The plan is to spend just three days here before heading off to Lima. The truth is we are almost done with Peru, we’ve already done most of the ‘must dos’ and the ‘have to sees’ have been seen.
September 2, 2011
Peru
Inca Trail – my knees will never be the same again
Regulations state that only 500 people can start the Inca Trail every day, and since this number also includes porters and guides, the actual number of tourists starting is around 200.
August 29, 2011
Peru
Taquile – sleeping with the locals
…our plan is to arrange a homestay on the Island of Taquile, a three hour boat ride away.
August 21, 2011
Peru
Arequipa – welcome to Peru!
We arrived in Arequipa around 6pm on August 15th. As I discovered whilst reading the Lonely Planet on the bus,
August 17, 2011
Chile
Arica – last stop in Chile
After Iquique, it’s a quick stop in another seaside town, although this one is not nearly as pretty. In fact,
August 14, 2011
Iquique – surfer dude central
We’re booked onto the Inca Trail for the end of August so we’re in no real rush as we make
August 12, 2011
Chile
San Pedro de Atacama – sandboarding and stars
Our bus from Salta to San Pedro de Atacama left at 1am and we knew in advance it was going
August 9, 2011
Argentina
Salta – sunshine, more salt and even more steaks
Nothing says ‘back on the road’ more than a 21 hour bus journey. It’s a long way from Buenos Aires to Salta but after a short and sad farewell to our home for the past two months, we’re on our way.
August 4, 2011
Argentina
Buenos Aires – time to hit the road again
we have managed to get ourselves onto a fantastic volunteer program in Ecuador. For the whole of October we shall be staying in the Ecuadorian jungle together with another six or so volunteers and a couple of vets looking after injured and previously captive Amazonian animals.
August 1, 2011
Buenos Aires – the best bits
Best steaks There’s no denying that Argentinian steaks are fantastic. Apologies to all those veggies out there but nothing beats
July 20, 2011