Machu Picchu facts (wiki)
Machu Picchu (Quechua: Machu Pikchu) – “Old Mountain”, pronounced [ˈmɑtʃu ˈpixtʃu]) – is a pre-Columbian Inca site located 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level.[1][2] It is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, which is 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest Continue reading
10 October, Visiting Machu Picchu, Peru
We woke up (I had broken sleep) and it was raining outside. So I tried to dress sensibly. I bought a nice warm jacket that proved to be water proof.
view full post »9 October, Cusco to Machu Picchu, Peru
In the morning I got up at 6.30am after 2 hours sleep. Very noisy hostel people walking up and down stairs and talking loudly at various points through the night.
view full post »8 October, Arequipa to Cuzco, Peru
I just caught the bus to Cuzco with only 5 minutes to spare. In the taxi I was telling myself to ‘be peace’ the universe is kind and it will be what it will be. I didn’t look at the… Continue reading
7 October, Clowning around Arequipa, Peru
Spoke to Leah my New Zealand friend this morning. Mornings are hard as I tend to work late on my blog and photos. We had a quick chat and she told me her and her husband have traveled since 2006… Continue reading
5-6 October, Travelling from Lima to Arequipa, Peru
In Lima I spent my last day sorting out my films. That is a full time job in itself. I stayed up the night before until 1.30am and then slept into 11am. The family laugh at my sleeping. They are… Continue reading
History of Arequipa, Peru
About Arequipa
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