We were transported from our Cusco hotel to the airport for our flight to Lima. With it being a domestic flight it was much easier going. While all of us were in the same area on the plane we were all mixed in seating, which pleased us as we’ve become good friends. Bags collected we …
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Machu Picchu!
This was to be the day to be the crowning glory of the trip and it didn’t disappoint! We began by climbing aboard our small buses and headed for Ollantaytambo, where we had been the day before. But this time it was to climb aboard the Perurail Vistadome train heading to Machu Picchu. We had …
The Sacred Valley of the Incas
We began the day with yet another wonderful breakfast buffet, all while listening to a local gentleman playing a harp and then a recorder type instrument. We then had a sit down lecture about the formation of the area and of the early indigenous people and the Incas. Onto our two smaller vehicles with our …
Urubamba
What a day! We awoke early to get our bags out to be picked up and have breakfast prior to heading back to the Lima airport. In the first 25 minutes on the bus we made it all of about 1 1/2 blocks. We could still use the hotel WiFi! The traffic was totally nuts! …
Lima
A good night’s sleep for both of us in a beautiful hotel did us wonders. We woke before our alarm, showered and headed down for breakfast. They had a delicious buffet plus a menu from which to order. Coffee was the first order of business as the tiny contraption in the room with one little …
The Journey Begins!
My long time friend and fellow Navy Vet, Patty and I were comparing our Bucket Lists while we were on a cruise to Alaska in 2022. Turns out that both of us had the Galapagos and Machu Picchu near the top of our lists. As luck would have it the ship was offering a talk about a …
Redpath At Ease 