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Chile, anyone??

Tuesday, January 11th, 2005

After our exertions along the Inca Trail, we’d planned to spend the rest of our adventure taking it a little easier before our holidays were over and it was time to get back to work. A scan of the guidebooks for beaches and quality R&R between Arequipa and Lima suggested little of interest, and so over a drink I put it to Em that we should hop the border over to Chile. Momentarily phazed by the suggestion, Em studied the guidebooks and then agreed. Okay, Chile here we come (via a bookshop for a new guide!). It also means another country stamp in the passport, and yet another chance for Eug to get a decent Peru stamp – the two he’s got so far are disappointingly undecipherable.

Observations of an airport junkie

Monday, January 10th, 2005

Our flight today took us from Cusco to Arequipa, and since this is our 8th flight since we left the UK, a few common observations are beginning to appear…..
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Cusco salespeople

Sunday, January 2nd, 2005
Perhaps more than anywhere else in Peru, at least in our experience, Cusco is plagued with street vendors. While the hassle level from these people is not all that intense, the range of 'goods' on sale and the techniques ... [Continue reading this entry]

La Paz – a city on the edge of space

Sunday, December 26th, 2004
I've never ever seen a city quite like La Paz. From the air it is astounding. From the ground it is awesome. And from the bit in the middle it's breath-taking. We've had two bites at the cherry ... [Continue reading this entry]

Altitude symptoms

Saturday, December 25th, 2004
One grave concern for both of us in planning this short adventure of a life time is the effect of altitude on our bodies. Our home is a mere 300-ish feet above sea level, our training has seen us ... [Continue reading this entry]

Beggars´ Belief

Saturday, December 25th, 2004
There really isn´t much difference between any city or town across the world when it comes to beggars and those who have fallen on hard times or never had the chance to hold some silver in their hands. They ... [Continue reading this entry]