Category Archives: Peru

Cuzco, Inca Trail and Machu Picchu

Posted on April 14, 2014 by katiezanestrand

After a quick stay at a hostel near the Lima airport we made it to Cuzco City, which is the gateway to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. Beth and Rob, our Boulder friends, met us with big hugs and … Continue reading →

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Puno and Lake Titicaca

Posted on February 7, 2014 by katiezanestrand

After an overpriced bus ride with broken English commentary we arrived in Puno, on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca.  Arriving in the evening was a little sketchy as our guesthouse was in between the bus station and the main … Continue reading →

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Arequipa and Colca Canyon

Posted on January 30, 2014 by katiezanestrand

After Ica we took at luxury night bus to Arequipa, which provided meals, movies, blankets and had us go through security, it was like being on an airplane.  Night and day to Asian overnight buses!  Arequipa is the 2nd largest … Continue reading →

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Huacachina, Peru

Posted on January 26, 2014 by katiezanestrand

Imagine a true desert oasis.  Miles of desolate sand dunes baking in the equatorial sun and then out of nowhere tucked between towering dunes springs a small lake surrounded by palm trees and greenery.  This is Huacachina. We heard of … Continue reading →

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Lima, Peru

Posted on January 23, 2014 by katiezanestrand

After being home for the holidays it took us a few days to get back into the swing of traveling.  Being back on the road is starting to feel normal again as we get back in our groove of being … Continue reading →

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