One of our overnight stops while in Peru, was a pretty basic resort in the middle of what seemed like nowhere, at Puerto Inka (or Inca). Its saving grace was the amazing Incan ruins just behind the hotel. We’d already … Continue reading More dead bodies – Puerto Inka, Peru
Ollantaytambo is where most trekkers set off on their four day hike to Machu Picchu. When we planned to go to Peru, I never in a million years would have considered I’d be involved in a special ceremony in a … Continue reading Hair-cutting ceremony – Ollantaytambo, Peru
Ollantaytambo is where most trekkers set off on their four day hike to Machu Picchu. Its where we started our epic 1.5 hour train ride to same. Forgive me but I’m not walking for 4 days at high altitude and sleeping … Continue reading Ollantaytambo – gateway town to Machu Picchu, Peru
When many people think of Peru, they think of the jungle or Machu Picchu, which is what I knew before I travelled there. Now having been there, when I think of Peru, I think of the vast and incredible desert, enormous … Continue reading Desert Mummies of Peru
