Lima, Peru

We had less than 24 hours in Lima.  Our flight from the States arrived after midnight and we flew to Bolivia the next day at 8pm.    Most folks said recommended bypassing Lima completely, and we had planned on (mostly) taking their advice. A friend’s parents live in Lima, and we had the pleasure to spend the day with them.  (Thanks Islas!)  It was a lot of fun, and we were pleasantly surprised by the city.  The neighborhoods of Miraflores & Barranco were very charming, and Lima Centro was beautiful.  I guess the current mayor has done a lot for the …

Peru & Bolivia

Very excited!  I’ve been itching for another trip, and Friday night, we’re off!  The current plan is: Fly in to Lima, Peru.  And then on to La Paz, Bolivia. Visit La Paz, wander through Copacabana and see Lake Titicaca. Make our way up to Cuzco Take the 4 day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Wander through the Amazon in Puerto Maldonado Spend last few days in Arequipa. Not sure how much real-time blogging there will be – but expect lots of pictures afterwards!