So Much More Than Machu Picchu


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South America » Peru
December 8th 2008
Published: December 11th 2008
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Time Travellers With all the zen we could muster we agreed to leave the trauma of the stolen bag behind us as we excitedly crossed a new border into Peru. Rather handily (insert sarcastic tones here) the border post is pretty much in the middle of nowhere, roughly half way between two border towns. As it was now dark and with no local buses in sight we decided to take a taxi to the nearest to... Read Full Entry



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Llama LovliesLlama Lovlies
Llama Lovlies

We saw dozens of women with their llamas in Cusco.
Pura Alpaca SeñoritaPura Alpaca Señorita
Pura Alpaca Señorita

This oversized sheep in the Colca Canyon couldn´t shake the grumpy look from its face.
Nazca LinesNazca Lines
Nazca Lines

EVERYTHING in this town bears images of the lines...even the bus stops!
Huaca de la LunaHuaca de la Luna
Huaca de la Luna

Perfecly preserved by layers of temple above it.
Chan ChanChan Chan
Chan Chan

Restored walls at the ancient site
Arequipa´s Plaza de ArmasArequipa´s Plaza de Armas
Arequipa´s Plaza de Armas

Famous for its white stone cathedral, we thought the perfectly pruned trees were more fun!
Lovely jelly everywhereLovely jelly everywhere
Lovely jelly everywhere

Even in the Colca Canyon you can buy a jelly!
Huanchaco fishermanHuanchaco fisherman
Huanchaco fisherman

Riding the waves on his ´caballito´
Surfing anyone?Surfing anyone?
Surfing anyone?

It´s low season, so not enough tourists to pay for a ride in these spare fishing boats.



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