On the Road in Peru, and Off the Grid 4500 ft descent on mountain bikes

The forecast calls for pain

September 15th 2009
Peru: 4th - 11th September 2009 Peru has been our first plunge into South America, and our pace has been much more frenetic than any stop so far. Anyone keeping up with our travels would agree that our trip to date would not necessarily be described as typical of the “backpacker scene.” It's true - we've turned away from the ways of the backpacker. It's just that when you get old ... read more

South America » Peru » Trujillo

Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more

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Rayma & Doug Wenger

Rayma and Doug

We'll be updating our around-the-world trip with stories and photos. Check in when you can! Our Travels (subject to change...b/c we can!) -- we've just bought our around the world ticket. If you find that you will be in our neck of the woods, please let us know, b/c it would be great to see you. April: Bali, Dubai and Jordan May - August: Europe, focusing on: Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, the Baltics, Copenhagen, England and ending with Barcelona. August - early November: Peru, Brazil, Argentina and Chile November: Mexico and Texas (UT footba... full info

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