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11 Apr

Amazon Jungle, Peru

After bidding farwell to Cusco we jumped on a quick flight over to Puerto Maldonado in the Amazon Jungle.  Not knowing really what to expect from the world’s largest rainforest, I was a bit nervous.  After a 1.5 hour boat trip we arrived at our deluxe jungle lodge, Eco Amazonia. 
 
We checked into our bungalow, ate […]

03 Apr

Inca Trail

The Inca Trail is 26 miles of steep ascents, steep descents, and amazing views.  We had 2 guides, 22 porters and a total of 16 hikers on our 4 day adventure.  Before we set out, the rain began.  We had purchased ponchos we believed to be waterproof in Cusco.  Within the first hour, we realized […]

03 Apr

Cusco, Peru: a little gem in the Andes

 
We thought of Cusco as a resting point before heading off on our Inca Trail adventure, but we were pleasantly surprised by the city´s charm and beauty.  The main square, Plaza de Armas is one of the most spectacular squares we´ve seen on our whole trip.  When lit up at night…it has a magical glow […]

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