Category Archives: Peru

MATE and MALBA

Posted on September 30, 2016 by simpletravelourway

What were we looking for? Art that inspired or educated or was just so beautiful we’d not easily forget it. We expected we might find what we were looking for at MATE Museo Mario Testino in Barranco (Lima), Peru. What … Continue reading →

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An outing with strangers that turned to gold

Posted on September 27, 2016 by simpletravelourway

Our first day back in Lima, started out with a lazy morning. It was a Saturday, the sky was leaden, and we were tired, having traveled the day before from Arequipa. Why not have a relaxed breakfast? We sat down … Continue reading →

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Earthquake in Peru: our 2nd miss

Posted on September 24, 2016 by simpletravelourway

The day started like any other. Who could possibly have guessed that so much would change here on this very day? We saw other damage from earlier earthquakes – damaged buildings, roads destroyed, and alternative roads built. Our guide told … Continue reading →

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Getting there was a scenic high

Posted on September 21, 2016 by simpletravelourway

Going over the 15,800’ pass was cold and breath-taking. We had no idea the drive to Colca Canyon would be so scenic. We’d planned this side trip many months earlier and had forgotten any details of what the drive would … Continue reading →

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The fate of the 2nd daughter

Posted on September 18, 2016 by simpletravelourway

Every day we passed an unusual building on our walk in Arequipa, Peru. The plain white and very high stone walled building took up an entire block near the Plaza de Armas. No windows in sight. We found out that … Continue reading →

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A glimpse back at the magic

Posted on September 15, 2016 by simpletravelourway

Most tourists spend only a day or two in Cusco as a transit point before moving on to Machu Picchu. If they travel on to the Sacred Valley, it’s often in a quick day trip. We took our time, and … Continue reading →

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Sunday afternoon at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco

Posted on September 12, 2016 by simpletravelourway

Wondering where to go on a Sunday afternoon in Cusco, Peru? The old, historic capital city of the Inca Empire has several plazas in the city center. We strolled into the Plaza de Armas and were lucky to get seats … Continue reading →

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The travel experience you want to avoid

Posted on September 9, 2016 by simpletravelourway

When we went to Manu Biosphere Reserve in the Amazon Basin of Peru for 9 days, we took every precaution to avoid getting sick, but, even though we used a high percentage DEET lotion on exposed skin, dressed in long … Continue reading →

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Colonial Cusco was built from Sacsahuayman stones

Posted on September 6, 2016 by simpletravelourway

Inca’s stone building expertise is at its most impressive at Sacsahuayman. Not only are the stones huge, but they are also fitted so well together that it defies understanding of how this feat could have been accomplished. So, where did … Continue reading →

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Advice for visiting Inca ruins: It takes time and energy to see Pisac

Posted on September 3, 2016 by simpletravelourway

The Inca ruins at Pisac start just above the small town. Everyone’s recommendation was to take a taxi to the top and hike down through the ruins and back into town. However, we discovered when we arrived, that officials had … Continue reading →

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