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- a change of plansWe collected our bags and set off in search of the tourist information. We had planned on doing an overnight stay with a family on one of the islands but discovered the boats don’t returned to the mainland in time Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 25, 2008
- life on floating islands of Los UrosWe decided to book a boat tour to the islands through our hotel. It was cheaper than through the TI or at the dock. We had a super quick breakfast and were picked up by a bus fo Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 26, 2008
- life on Isla TaquileI didn’t know what to expect, but it wasn’t this. I thought we had another reed island, but this was a real island made of rock. We walked across two boats to get to the dock and Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 26, 2008
- Crazy coca museum and missing Thanksgiving dinner"traditional Peruvian women"We were dropped off at our hotel by our bus and we stopped home for a little rest that included watching the Simpson’s in Spanish. We first went to t Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 26, 2008
- crazy cab ride to the airportWe arranged for an early morning cab and had a very interesting ride to the airport. The first thing I noticed was that the cabbie blessed himself whenever we drove by a church. Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 27, 2008
- Finally! Machu Picchu!**warning - this is a very long entry** I think I had been asleep for only two hours when our alarm went off at 4:30. We were out the door by 5 and off to the train station. Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 22, 2008
- first day in the city of CuscoWe arrived in Cusco [Cusco-travel-guide-1308635] late the previous night but we had reserved rooms earlier at the Niños Hotel. We slept in and ate breakfast out on the patio bef Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 23, 2008
- second day in the city of CuscoWe had another delicious breakfast at the hotel before heading off in search of the man. I had no idea what this was, but it was on our Cusco [Cusco-travel-guide-1308635] ticket Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 24, 2008
- Pisac ruins, lots of steps and stressful shoppingWe woke up to the church bells at 6 am but I stayed snuggled under the heavy blankets until 6:30. As Amanda put it, the blankets were so heavy it felt like you were getting x-ray Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 19, 2008
- Microclimates, terrace steps, and an agricultural laboratoryThe church bells were a little early this morning so we were up and ready by 6:30 and a little disappointed to see the rain. We wanted to get an early start, but were content to Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 20, 2008
- Salt mines of Salinasthe stream is warm!We drove some more windy roads and saw locals out with their animals or tending their crops. In the rain. The salt mines of Salinas (or Salineras?) were not c Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 20, 2008
- People watchingBack in Urubamba [Urubamba-travel-guide-1328060] we were headed towards our hostel when a woman of a Chifa Restaurant (Chinese food) pretty much insisted we eat there. So we wen Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 20, 2008
- the calm before the stormWe slept pretty well but the stupid rooster woke us up at 4:30. We had breakfast at 7 in the garden. We then caught a taxi to Ollantaytambo [Ollantaytambo-travel-guide-1311232] Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 21, 2008
- the stormIt was chaos when we arrived in Aguas Caliente. We had a hostel in mind and thought we knew how to get there from the train station. The only problem was that in order to exit t Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 21, 2008
- Tambopata Nature PreserveWe arrived in Puerto Maldonado [Puerto-Maldonado-travel-guide-905058] and got to exit out the back of the plane directly onto the tarmac - how exciting! It was really hot and hu Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 15, 2008
- Giant otters, piranhas, tree frogs and tarantulasWhat a day! It began at 4:30 am with a quick breakfast at 5 am and off on our 3 mile hike to the lake (one way). We were hiking to see giant otters - what this means I don't Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 16, 2008
- parrots are noisy[http://static.travbuddy.com/images/silk_magnify.gif]View Larger Video [javascript:void(0)]noisy parrots at a clay lick in Peru, wide shotWe met about 5 am and went straight to the boat. We were going to Collpita - the parrot clay lick. Parrots need the m Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 17, 2008
- Leaving the jungle for civilizationFinally sunny and we're leavingBreakfast at 7 included another round of howler monkeys followed by a boat ride back down the Tambopata River to Puerto Maldonado [Puerto-Maldonad Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 18, 2008
- taking care of businessWe finally got our flight to Cusco and could feel why the flight was delayed as the plane bumped around in the turbulence. We made a reservation at the hotel we wanted to stay i Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 18, 2008
- Welcome to Peru - have a Pisco SourMy friend/coworker had planned a trip to Peru over Thanksgiving weekend. She had invited me and a couple other friends thinking one of us would go. Turns out all three of us sai Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 14, 2008
- layover in CuscoWe flew from Lima [Lima-travel-guide-1308247] to Puerto Maldonado via Cusco. Between Lima and Cusco were some amazing mountains - oh yeah, that would be the Andes! Between Cusco and Puerto we flew over a carpet of green - the Amazon Posted by alyssa_ob in Amigas Bonita do Peru | Nov 15, 2008
- Peru 2018, Titicaca! Floating villages & a homestay * Today we go to Lake Titicaca. Start with a fun ride down the narrow streets & traffic to the port in bicycle cabs. * We have a boat to ourselves with a local guide, Josef. We head off & Posted by paulanfran in Paulanfran | Nov 1, 2018
- Peru 2018, Bus to Puno * Off to the bus station & a 7 hour coach ride to Puno. Trip uneventful, scenery always interesting though. Mainly dry high grasslands. Crazy traffic through the city of Juliaca. Juliaca is definitely n Posted by paulanfran in Paulanfran | Nov 1, 2018
- Peru 2018, Rest day in Cusco * Free day, & we enjoy a big sleep in. * Fran & I eventually drag ourselves out & wander back into the town centre, & back to Jack's Cafe for brunch. Huevos Rancheros & coffees are amazing. * We wa Posted by paulanfran in Paulanfran | Nov 1, 2018
- Peru 2018, Ruins, villages & stars * We get up early & spend a couple of hours clambering over the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ollantaytambo|Ollantaytambo]] ruins which are literally about 30 seconds away from our hostel. * Back in Posted by paulanfran in Paulanfran | Nov 1, 2018
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