Monthly Archives: July 2013

I know, I know a roast but for the Nobbies this is a big deal. Only having access to an oven twice on our trip and with access to a great supermarket nearby it is an eye fillet roast for … Continue reading →

Calle Union, Barranco, Lima. This is our temporary home for 4 days in Lima. Staying in a residential apartment with a tasty Chifa (Chinese) restaurant next door called Chung Yion, an institution in this area for 80 years. Street has … Continue reading →

Arrive in Lima after a long overnight bus ride of 15 hours through twists and switchbacks along the valleys. Nothing inviting about Lima at the moment. Cold,damp and grey. But we finally get to see the Pacific Ocean after 6 … Continue reading →

Peru Independence Day. A long weekend and celebrations throughout Peru. The ribbons are hung throughout Arequipa, on buildings, in the plaza and over bridges. With these reminders of red & white colours one would think it was a Sydney Swans … Continue reading →

Santa Catalina Monastery, Arequipa. I drag Ben along to visit this fully restored convent which turned out to be a very intriguing and beautiful place to explore. Vivid colourful alleyways and courtyards with orange trees & gardens this was built … Continue reading →

Up early to walk the ridge to the cruz de condor lookout over the canyon to watch the graceful Andes condors glide the thermals of this canyon. The breeze picked up at 8am and about 15 condors came out of … Continue reading →

Off to the Colca Canyon (twice as deep as the grand canyon for 2 days). We reach the highest point on the Patapampa Pass of 4910m with prayer rocks to the gods surrounded by beautiful snow capped volcanoes and the … Continue reading →

Arequipa we love your warm weather, your tranquil atmosphere and your beautiful volcanic rock buildings surrounded by not one but three snowcapped volcanoes. Watching a beautiful sunset over the main plaza called Plaza de Armas (muchas Plaza de Armas ‘ … Continue reading →

After 3 weeks in Cusco and the sacred valley Nobbies finally pack up our packs and are on a night bus to Arequipa. But not before a last minute visit to Cusco’s pre Colombian museum and visiting the plaza one … Continue reading →

Joy joy joy! Ben picks up a much awaited package from Cusco post office from his mummy Nobby. Goodies from home includes 3 tubes of vegemite, Peanut butter, lots of Tim Tams, Aussie tea, blistex lip cream, Stingose, body lotion … Continue reading →