Peru trip

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June 9, 2023
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Day 1
Friday, June 9, 2023 at 8:00 AM
☀️ 18 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Belgium Kleine Nete 51.135346, 4.55905551°8’7” N 4°33’33” E
Leaving
June 9, 2023 in Belgium ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Start of the trip in Lier train station
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Friday, June 9, 2023 at 9:41 AM
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 24 m
Belgium Brussels-South 50.83642, 4.33461350°50’11” N 4°20’5” E
Checked in and ready to go
June 9, 2023 in Belgium ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Boarding pass, passport, aguacito and happy Socks. I'm ready!!
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Day 1
Friday, June 9, 2023 at 11:22 PM
☁️ 21 °C
Altitude: Sea level
North Atlantic Ocean 34.722473, -38.36968534°43’21” N 38°22’11” W
Crying above the altantic ocean
June 9, 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Watching Close
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Friday, June 9, 2023 at 7:58 PM
☁️ 14 °C
Altitude: 2,537 m
Colombia Hangar Satena 4.696439, -74.1375634°41’47” N 74°8’15” W
Last stop before Lima
June 9, 2023 in Colombia ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
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Day 2
Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 12:50 AM
☁️ 19 °C
Altitude: 38 m
Peru Jorge Chávez International Airport -12.022224, -77.10479612°1’20” S 77°6’17” W
Arrived safe and sound in Lima
June 10, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
After a long trip finally at the same spot and ready to go to bed
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Day 2
Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 9:15 AM
☀️ 6 °C
Altitude: 32 m
United States Sonoma County Airport 38.510094, -122.80554138°30’36” N 122°48’20” W
To Peru
June 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
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Day 2
Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM
☀️ 23 °C
Altitude: 178 m
Peru Catedral de Lima -12.04711, -77.02976912°2’50” S 77°1’47” W
Plaza mayor Lima
June 10, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Exploring everything around plaza mayor and having great ceviche for lunch.
Feeding some lama's too
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Day 3
Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 3:39 AM
☁️ 18 °C
Altitude: 32 m
Peru Jorge Chávez International Airport -12.021845, -77.10971212°1’19” S 77°6’35” W
All reunited and ready for Amazone
June 11, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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Day 3
Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 8:47 AM
⛅ 28 °C
Altitude: 107 m
Peru Pacaya Samiria National Reserve -3.750267, -73.2440723°45’1” S 73°14’39” W
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Morning @ Iquitos
June 11, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A little walk around Iquitos and some typical breakfast before we leave with the boat to the Amazon
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Day 3
Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM
⛅ 31 °C
Altitude: 109 m
Peru Fernando Lores -4.297931, -73.2823874°17’53” S 73°16’57” W
Arrival at the lodge
June 11, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
After a beautiful boat ride along the amazon, we arrive at our lodge. Our stay for the next 3 days.
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Day 3
Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 5:21 PM
⛅ 28 °C
Altitude: 109 m
Peru Fernando Lores -4.297938, -73.2823664°17’53” S 73°16’57” W
First walk in the jungle
June 11, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
When we started the trip, it started to Rain what made seeing animals more difficult. But we were lucky and got the see some monkeys, later when the rain stopped. Afterwards we got to be monkey ourselves a bitRead more
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Day 3
Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 8:15 PM
⛅ 25 °C
Altitude: 93 m
Peru Fernando Lores -4.308776, -73.29134°18’32” S 73°17’29” W
Evening boatride
June 11, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
First evening at the lodge and we went on a boattrip in the darkness to spot some night creatures. Our guide was able to catch a cayman and we could all hold it.
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Day 4
Monday, June 12, 2023 at 1:38 PM
☁️ 31 °C
Altitude: 94 m
Peru Fernando Lores -4.29803, -73.2822954°17’53” S 73°16’56” W
Boat trip to Pink Dolphins
June 12, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
A great morning in the sun on the boat with our guide Roger. Some money, birds and dolphins watching. Afterwards also dive in the amazon.
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Day 4
Monday, June 12, 2023 at 2:05 PM
☁️ 31 °C
Altitude: 109 m
Peru Fernando Lores -4.299439, -73.2820054°17’58” S 73°16’55” W
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Canoe and piranha fishing
June 12, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
A little Canoe trip around out logde with our friendly guide Roger. Later in the afternoon we went for some piranha fishing and we caught a couple we later could eat for dinner. In the evening we went on a walk in the jungle to spot some night animalsRead more
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Day 5
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 7:13 AM
⛅ 24 °C
Altitude: 113 m
Peru Fernando Lores -4.330032, -73.3089984°19’48” S 73°18’32” W
Last morning
June 13, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Left for another boat trip with spotting of a lot of animals. Like slots, capybara, Cayman, cayman lizzard, monkeys and the whole lifecycle of a dunky bird (eggs to grownups)
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Day 5
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 8:30 PM
⛅ 20 °C
Altitude: 44 m
Peru Jorge Chávez International Airport -12.022468, -77.10500812°1’21” S 77°6’18” W
Roomservice to end the day
June 13, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Tired after our 3 day trip and travel back from the jungle. Ordering roomservice at the hotel close to the airport in Lima, because tomorrow morning we are flying again. Towards to South to continue our trip at Lake titicaca.Read more
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Day 6
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 8:23 AM
☁️ 19 °C
Altitude: 38 m
Peru Jorge Chávez International Airport -12.022642, -77.10978112°1’22” S 77°6’35” W
On our way to Puno
June 14, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Plane to juliaca and then a bus with the locals to Puno. Arrived at our airbnb with a nice view on our rooftop.
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Day 6
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 8:44 PM
🌙 4 °C
Altitude: 3,842 m
Peru Plaza de Armas de Puno -15.838244, -70.02609315°50’18” S 70°1’34” W
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Day in Puno
June 14, 2023 in Peru ⋅ 🌙 4 °C
Arrived in Puno, a pretty big change in altitude 3827m (12560ft) and temperature. At our airbnb we first started off with getting some laundry done. Then we went into the city to Explore a little bit. The main square and the cathedral were main things to see. Afterwards we went for lunch and had some alpaca steak and roasted guinea pig (but we were so hungry we forgot to take a pictures).

Later in the afternoon we went to a viewpoint, at this altitude those stairs were no joke, to watch the sunset. We also visited a very interesting museum about Coca and its history from traditional use of chewing leaves or making tea to the cocaine and coca-cola we all know and love today.

The coca museum also had a traditional garb exhibit where we were invited to try on some local costumesRead more
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So pretty 😁😁😁 [Karin]
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Day 7
Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 7:00 AM
☀️ -1 °C
Altitude: 3,805 m
Peru Isla de los Uros -15.817296, -69.97301515°49’2” S 69°58’23” W
Visiting the floating islands of Uros
June 15, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ -1 °C
The morning started with some self prepared breakfast with ingredients we bought at the central market the day before. After that we got picked up for our 2 day/ 1night trip to the islands of Titi-ca-ca. Before we got on the boat we already made a new friend Sofia, from Hungary. We adopted her in our group and spent the next 2 days with her. Our first stop were the floating islands of Uros, more then 100 islands that float together on naturally buoyant root mounds. Each floating island has its own little community. After visiting Uros we set sail for Amantani islands, where we would spend the rest of the day and night.
During our trip we got some beautiful views of lake Titicaca and the mountains around.Read more
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Day 7
Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 2:10 PM
☀️ 9 °C
Altitude: 4,002 m
Peru Isla Amantani -15.664653, -69.70912215°39’53” S 69°42’33” W
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Local family stay on Amantani island
June 15, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
After a 2,5 hour boatride we arrived at Amantani island, where we were warmly welcomed by our local mama Faustina. A very sweet lady that took care of us for the rest of the day, making us first lunch and giving us a warm bed to sleep in.
In the afternoon we climbed to top of the island to the temple of pachatata (father earth) to see the sunset. The steep climb and us not completely adjusted to the altitude, made the views even more breathtaking then they already were.
After our climb, back a our families house Mama Faustina had prepared us diner, so we would be ready for the party. First we off course had to dress properly to be able to go to the dance where everybody danced together, but each with their own family.Read more
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😁#smaal beautiful people💗 [Karin]
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Day 8
Friday, June 16, 2023
☀️ 9 °C
Altitude: 3,947 m
Peru Taquile -15.77075, -69.68585815°46’15” S 69°41’9” W
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Last day of our titicaca trip
June 16, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
At 6h30 our local mama came to wake us up and then had already made us pancakes for breakfast. After our yummie breakfast we had our walk down to the boat and said goodbye to Mama Faustina. Next we took the boat to the next island, Taquile. On arrival we hiked up to the central plaza, there and on the way we had some stunning views. Afterwards some local people performed a dance for us and at the end we could also join, what we off course did. Next up was some delicious lunch on a terrace with again such a beautiful view. With our stomach filled and our bodies starting to feel tired we walked down to the boat and all took a good nap on our way back to Puno.Read more
Cold? [Karin]
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Day 9
Saturday, June 17, 2023
☁️ 17 °C
Altitude: 3,175 m
Peru Saylla -13.557679, -71.85290513°33’28” S 71°51’10” W
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Scenic trainride to Cusco
June 17, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We started the morning bright and early to catch our train from Puno to Cuzco. This wasn’t the standard train, it was a fine dining experience with Peruvian music, cultural costumes and an observation deck. We spent most of our time in the observation car where we had plenty of time to appreciate the scenery as we moved near 30kph for the majority of the trip. The 10.5 hour journey flew bye with good company, great music, beautiful views and yummy food.Read more
TravelerAmai super tof!!!
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Nice train trip! Already drank my favourite drink Pisco Sour? Do not leave the country without trying 🍸 [Karin]
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Day 10
Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 8:18 AM
⛅ 5 °C
Altitude: 3,395 m
Peru Cusco -13.522801, -71.97887413°31’22” S 71°58’44” W
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All together in Cusco
June 18, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
Breakfast with the whole group to start our first day in Cusco! We spent it exploring the city and getting ready for the 4 day trip to matchu pitchu, starting on the 19th.

Today was a large celebration for the university in Cusco, where all graduates gathered in the main square. The parade included satirical floats which denounced the current president and highlighted the puma/snake/condor motif which represents indigenous cultural Peru.

We learned additional information about the Incas, Cusco and Peru from our free walking tour through the city with a local guide. While we first thought the rainbow flags everywhere showed Cusco’s support of the gays, the rainbow flag was first coined in Cusco as the city flag prior to its adoption by the LGBTQ+community in the 80’s.

Between all the activities, we still found time to eat Peruvian food, drink pisco sours, take photos with alpacas and more importantly watch Morgans wnba game (player of the game with 16pts and 7 rebounds! WTG!!) All in all, a successful day for our first group outing. We all hope to be well rested for our 4 day trek tomorrow!Read more
Traveler Yaaay the whole crew!
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💗all the pics, enjoy the trail 👍 [Karin]
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Day 11
Monday, June 19, 2023
☀️ 12 °C
Altitude: 3,289 m
Peru Quebrada Llulluchapampa -13.258298, -72.46074213°15’30” S 72°27’39” W
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Start of Matchu pitchu trek
June 19, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Alarm went of at 3.35 am, after a quick breakfast and all our bags ready we were picked up by our guides of alpaca expeditions with the bus. 4 hours, a breakfast and some adminstrative things later we were ready to start the hike. The first part of the hike was easy, a little bit up and down and regurarly a place we could rest a little bit or buy some snacks. Around 1 pm we arrived at lunch were we first got a apetizer salad with advocado, then some soup and the maincourse were some plates with rice, patatoes, vegetables and much more we could share with the group. We finished lunch with some tea and small moment of rest before we continued our hike towards our camp for the first night.
Arriving around 4.30 pm, we had time to wash ourselves a little and meet our chef and porters. We ended the day with some teatime and dinner and then straight to bed, because the next day will be a hard and early day.Read more
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Day 12
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Altitude: 3,563 m
Peru Machupicchu -13.222752, -72.51957313°13’22” S 72°31’10” W
MP trek day 2
June 20, 2023 in Peru
At 4h30 our guides woke us up with coca tea, we had 40 minutes to get everything ready and go for breakfast. A lot choices during breakfast to start the hardest day of the trek. We started at 6 with a lot of layers against the cold. As the sun rose we have shed our clothes. 3 hours and 3000 ft of elevation later we reached dead women's pass, the highest point of our 4 days (13800 ft).
While we took our time coming down the porters and chefs were sprinting passed us to beat us and prepare already our lunch.
After lunch we came on the real original inca trail and we had to go 1500 ft up again. After pictures on the top of that climb we went down towards our camp for the night, but not before stopping first at a beautiful archeological site.
Our campsite for this night had really stunning views and we enjoyed also a spectacular sunset and afterwards a sky full stars. At 7.30 pm we were in our tents and sleeping bags ready for another nigth on the inca trail.Read more
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