So I am finally posting about Peru. I waited so long to build the anticipation of an excellent post! Yeah!
Quick run through. We spent a couple days in Lima shopping, checking out a couple museums, going to the Temple, and paragliding.
Then we went to the north in Trujillo which was amazing. Old colonial style architecture, really cool ruins and surfing in Huancayo which was amazing.
After we went to Chachapoyas which is the middle of the jungle, crazy windy roads through the Andes and then wet humid life on the other side. We saw some old inca ruins, and the amazing Gocta waterfalls (supposively the third highest after Angel and Victoria falls). It was definitely a highlight.
After we backtracked towards Lima going to Huaraz. We did a spectacular 4 day trek in the Andean range. We only got up to about 4,800 meters above sea level so it was not super high but the views were spectacular. I also liked it because in some parts you actually walk through realy mountain villages where people actually live, work etc. which is something you don't usually get in Europe and you definitely don't get in North America. This was amazing and seeing the stars at night it was great.
After Huaraz we did the more common touristy spots like the Nazca Lines. We also had stops in Arequipa where we had amazing food, saw cool museums and participated in the spectacular 457th anniversary of the city where it was basically I giant parade where the whole city partied for about 24 hours non-stop. After that we went to Cusco spent a couple days there and then did another 4 day hiking, back packing trek into Machu Picchu (which I heard got damaged from an earthquake recently so I guess we went at the right time). The trip was amazing. South American hospitality and prices make it a great place to visit. We had amazing food and amazing adventures for very cheap and Peru really is an amazing country. I will try to add some pictures above for you guys to check out. Sadly, my camera broke so I have to rely on Eddie and Dave's pictures
3 comments:
Yay!! The long awaited Peru blog! It was great to have the three of you stay in Seattle on your way down - it looks and sounds like the trip was even more exciting than you anticipated.
wow you guys sure packed in a lot!
wow that looks like an amazing trip, i hope i get the chance to go there someday!
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