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October 12th 2006

Published: October 12th 2006

So we last left our little gypsy happily in Lima. The 2nd day there, i watched the changing of the guard in the plaza de armas. Way cool! Then revisited some plazas and discovered China town, took a tour of an old cathedral, and dipped in for a few minutes to watch the mass. Another delightful day. Day 3 caught up to me tho. Caught the bus to Miraflores to revisit the American shops and Starbucks.... Read Full Entry

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Making My Way Down the Amazon Trail

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I am borrowing the Aussie tradition, and going on a 'walk-about', to follow my passion. Stepping out of the 'rat race' for a life sabbatical, i'm chasing my long-time dream of doing conservation work in the amazon. On a whirlwind tour of South America, I will be volunteering with conservation organizations and animal sanctuaries, while seeking out all the sights, sounds and adventures I can stuff into my psyche along the way! For more about me or my trip, visit my site at: www.theamazontrail.com Thank you Bon Jovi for the amazing words of inspiration: “It’s my life- It’s now or ... full info

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Sand dunes, Huacachina

sand boarding

Sand dunes, Huacachina

sunset on the dunes! gorgeous. reminds me of dubai

Huacachina

Another cat! my dream cat. sat on my lap constantly. even slept with me!

Islas Ballestas

off coast of Pisco. penguins

Islas Ballestas

day tour. locals were feeding them fish and wanted money if you took a pic.

Reserva Nacional de Paracas

this is where the bus took off without me

Reserva Nacional de Paracas

Bus stop from hell

this is where we were stranded for 6 hours on the way to Arequipa

Bus stop from hell

this is where we were stranded for 6 hours on the way to Arequipa

Colca Canyon Tour

Vicunas

Colca Canyon Tour

everywhere we stopped, locals were selling things

Colca Canyon Tour

local kids pose with animals and want money.

Colca Canyon Tour

best part,HOT SPRINGS!!!!!!

Colca Canyon Tour

locals dance for donations

Colca Canyon Tour

Terraces, irrigation systems

12th October 2006

Debbie
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Hey Tana, hope you are feeling better. I look so forward to your blog , as well as your pictures. I admire you and am also jealous of you all at the same time. I would never have the nerve to do what you are doing. Have fun, stay safe and keep in touch.

12th October 2006

Kate
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Yeah, screw Peru! I'm so excited you're moving on to Bolivia! Stay at the swanky LP recommended lakeside hostel in Copacabana, ride down the World's Most Dangerous Road from La Paz, don't stay in Cochabamba any longer than necessary, hug all the Monkey's for me in Villa Tunari, find the bar/restaurant at the top of the hill in Sucre, do a mine tour in Potosi and do the Salar de Uyuni. Aaaah, Bolivia te amo! Wish I was there. Sorry I haven't e-mailed in bloody ages. Will send a lengthy one soon. Love and hugs xoxo

12th October 2006

Monster
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Food poisoning...yum!
How funny--I just had nacho-based food-poisoning as well, though yours sounds FAR worse. (Note to Self: DO NOT eat the expired sour cream.) Glad you're over it... Based on your blog entries I think I'm gonna cross Peru off my "places to go eventually" list. Oh, by the way--want something to gloat about? Guess what it's doing here? SNOWING. :::sigh:::

12th October 2006

Holly
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you are amazing!
hi Tanya, Gosh, are you having the experiences of a lifetime, or what??? I sit at the edge of my seat reading your blog, oohing, ahhing, and gasping and sometimes even talking to you. I was very sad about the food poisoning, but you just roll with the punches, don't you? Your photos keep getting better and I didn't think that was possible. It got cold here overnight. Frost on the pumpkins! Thanks! love, h.

14th October 2006

Lobster
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BUCKS!
Glad ya found some. I bet you could find a Starbucks in the middle of the desert! But did they know your name?

14th October 2006

G-art cubed?
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Hey there!
Okay so I was lost and now I am found. I lost the web page info and then when I finally got it from K. it wasn't working. You are AWEsome! You really sound like, despite some drama, you are having a blast. I especially enjoyed the Monkey reserve or whatever it was. Just a short. mess. for now. Just wanted to let you know that I am still here. Enjoy for us all. LOVE the Llama. G.

14th October 2006

Bernie
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Peru
Hi Tan-- Peru doesn't sound too great but some of your pictures were very very good. The clown on stilts was really something! Was he running? The littered beaches were a shame. Doesn't seem like there is too much pride in Peru. Did you take any pictures of the Andean condors? I saw one once in the zoo in San Diego. Impressive birds! So how long will you be in Bolivia? Are you going back into the jungle? Will you be on a tour? Send more pictures! Be safe- Love, Dad

15th October 2006

jane trinkley
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Tana, I am sorry to hear you had such an unpleasant time in Peru. I continue to enjoy your travel stories so very much and am grateful for the opportunity to visit all these places vicariously. Your ability to convery the flavor of the communities and the people is remarkable and the photos are fabulous. Thansk so much for taking the time and investing the effort to share so mcuh fo your experiences with the less adventurous of us.

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