Here comes the trolley dolly.
22. September 2017 in England ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
Small banana or giant Toby?
23. September 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Kennedy Park, Lima
23. September 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Plaza Mayor
23. September 2017 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Cathedral closed!
Pachacamac
24. September 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Our first archaeological site with lots of pre-Inka and some Inka buildings and finds.
Pucusana
24. September 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Boat trip to see birds and sea lions.
We found the penguin!
24. September 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Swimming in the little bay next to our restaurant.
Ballestas Islands
25. September 2017 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Boat trip to the islands. Lots of sea lions, cormorants (making guano) and many other birds. Even a few dolphins on the way back.
Nazca airstrip & flight
25. September 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
The flight was not as frightening as we had feared. The figures are fascinating.
Pacific Ocean
26. September 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Just getting our toes wet at Tanaka. And our trouser bottoms and shoes that we left too close to the water.
Arequipa
27. September 2017 in Peru ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Have visited Cathedral, monastery and viewpoints.
Patahuasi
28. September 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Our first taste of Mate Inka. A few vicuñas. Already at 3900m. Volcano erupting in the distance.
Colca Canyon
29. September 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
We saw 15-20 condors. Magnificent.
Mirador de los Andes
30. September 2017 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Highest point of the crossing today and in fact the whole holiday at 4910m. Photo of me courtesy of David Bailey.
Chullpas de Sillustani
30. September 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Funeral towers from various different civilizations.
Puno on the shore of Lake Titicaca
30. September 2017 in Peru ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Arrived late Saturday and stayed for 2 nights.
Market at Acora
1. Oktober 2017 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
A huge range of goods being sold from the very traditional to the very modern. Had to take photos discreetly to avoid offending anyone.
Walk at Titilaca
1. Oktober 2017 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Near Lake Titicaca with views across to Bolivia.
Uros floating islands
1. Oktober 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Fascinating boat trip, meal and explanation of the construction of the islands and the way of life of the islanders.
Pucará
2. Oktober 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Small museum with finds from the Pukara (200BC-400AD) civilization. And a huge 18C church with just one tower.
Raqchi
2. Oktober 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
On the Inka highway, a site of administrative and religious importance.
Pisaq
3. Oktober 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Lots of terraces.
Ollantaytambo
3. Oktober 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
The resting place of Ollantay. Not where he was buried! Last overnight before Inka Trail.
Km82 Start of the Inka Trail
4. Oktober 2017 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Fully loaded with kit for 4 days of trekking.
Huayllabamba - Night 1 on the Inka Trail
4. Oktober 2017 in Peru ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
All mod cons. Sleeping bags. Dining tent with origami folded paper napkins. All the meals were excellent.
ReisenderHave a fantastic time. See you in November. N & C
Reisender
Is that a yellow car ?? Or aren't you car spotting. I thought it would help before it's a tortoise spot. 😀😀