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
Even travelling requires chore days. Can’t escape the reality of bills from home to be paid, researching our next place to stay, booking buses, backing up our hard drive & getting another blog written. We are back in Cusco from … Continue reading
Continuing along the Sacred Valley on local buses. Take up a recommendation by a travel buddy Brian, we stop at Pisac, take a taxi to the top of the ruins and walk 2 hours down through more incredible Inka ruins. … Continue reading
Ollantaytambo holds significance in the Inka history being the royal estate for the Emperor Pachacuti and lodgings for his nobles. Also in 1536 Manu Inca defeated the Spanish. The panoramic view from the top of the ruins overlooking Ollantaytambo in … Continue reading