Peru ???

Are we going to Peru 1/30 - 2/2?

If you are following the craziness in Peru, you will not be surprised that this morning they cancelled our 3 days in Salaverry, Callao, and Pisco Peru. Sadly, over 50 people have been killed since protests began in early December 2022 following the ousting of President Pedro Castillo. Most of the current rallies and marches are to demand his replacement, Dino Boluarte, step down and call new elections. Yesterday, local newspapers reported a “national strike” as many cities were closed down, with major roads blocked.

For those that had planned 3-day trips to Machu Picchu this is very disappointing. Karen and I would have loved to go back to Peru (we were in Machu Pichu doing the Inca Trail on February 15, 2020 when Covid started to explode), so we understand and feel very lucky to have been there and experienced its wonder when we could. Not to mention we now make and love drinking Pisco Sours at home (if you never heard of them or tried one, give it a shot, most liquor stores have Pisco). https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pisco-sour

Instead of Peru, we will be extending our trip to Ecuador for 2 additional days (and going to Guayaquil, Ecuador 1/31-2/1 with another day in Callao, Peru a protected area, just to pick-up fuel ..somewhat important).

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