Setting off
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Last time beautiful Düsseldorf Holthausen subway stop
Last time beautiful Düsseldorf Holthausen subway stop
After three flights and lots of waiting time, we have finally arrived in Lima, Peru. The adventure can finally start...
After the three quintessential todos (cash, sim card, ceviche for Esther) and a walk around a neighborhood Miraflores, we did a walking tour in the historical center of Lima. Even though we are stillMeer informatie
Walking down clifftop lover's lane, exploring hipster barranco and Esther's birthday present: 15 courses of heavenly delights
Cusco was the Inka capital and even after the Spanish conquered the city, it remains the hub of the Andes, only more churches now:)
When we visited, there was a huge parade of alumni of the localMeer informatie
The sacred valley runs from Cusco to machu Picchu and is filled with Inka ruins and gorgeous views. We stopped at Chinchero "textile" village, the Maras salt mines, the "greenhouse" terraces at MorayMeer informatie
Thankfully still jetlagged, we got up at 4:30am to catch the train to Machu Picchu, but got off at km104 in order to walk the last day of the classical Inka trail (lazy, but there is no way I couldMeer informatie
After one night in the tourist hole of Aguas Calientes, we got up very early once again to explore the ruins of Machu Picchu. Amazing how well preserved this Holy Site is. The Inkas abandoned it whenMeer informatie
The rainbow mountains are rock formations a few hours from Cusco, formed by iron and other minerals. Unfortunately, they're located at 5000m altitude. Only explored touristically in the last fiveMeer informatie
After all the long days of hard core sightseeing, we chose to skip yet more Inka ruins in Pisac and just relaxed in Cusco on our last day in the area. We did check out the cathedral (think terribleMeer informatie
Reiziger Oh, two lovely penguins!
Reiziger :D