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    Peru

    Thatched Roof and Incan Wall, Machu Picchu – Friday Photo

    Thatched Roof and Incan Wall Machu Picchu

    4 Comments » | Peru, Photos |

    Puno to Cusco by Train

    Travelling by train is always a highlight for me and Puno to Cusco is no exception. The train that…

    1 Comment » | Highlights, Peru, feature |

    Inca Trail Orchid – Friday Photo

    One of the many Orchids you’ll see on the Inca Trail, keep an eye out for the pretty flowers!…

    1 Comment » | Peru, Photos |

    El Misti, Arequipa – Friday Photo

    Well worth the short taxi ride to a great vista of El Misti, the volcano that towers over Arequipa…

    2 Comments » | Peru, Photos |

    Huacachina Sand Dunes, Ica, Peru, Friday Photos

    The ride in the dune buggy is quality!

    As is the sand boarding

    The sun setting over the sand…

    2 Comments » | Peru, Photos |

    The Floating Islands of Los Uros, Lake Titicaca

    Lake Titicaca at 3,810 metres, is the highest navigatable lake in the world, one of the most fascinating things about…

    7 Comments » | Peru |

    The Thoughtful Llama – Friday Photo

    Not sure if this is a llama or an alpaca but its looking pretty thoughtful as it waits for…

    4 Comments » | Peru, Photos |

    Paradise at Sangalle Oasis, Peru

    Most people who visit Peru will visit the Colca Canyon to see the Condors, I’m not sure however how many…

    4 Comments » | Off the beaten track, Peru, Places to stay, feature |

    Inca Trail Rainbow, Friday Photo

    When we did the inca trail a few years ago the weather wasn’t exactly on our size, it rained alot,…

    5 Comments » | Peru, Photos |

    Leaving Puno by Train – Friday Photos

    If you leaving Puno and Lake Titicaca  and heading fo Cusco make sure you get the train, probably my highlight of…

    4 Comments » | Peru, Photos |

    The Yavari Project, Lake Titicaca

    The Yavari is a British ship with an incredible story. Currently docked on the worlds highest navigatable lake, Lake…

    4 Comments » | Peru |

    Dancing Girls, Puno, Peru – Friday Photo

    We we’re lucky enough to be in Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca during a weekend celebration (what…

    3 Comments » | Peru, Photos |

    Los Uros Girl – Friday Photo

    During a tour of the Floating islands of Los Uros on Lake Titicaca, Peru I managed to get this…

    No Comments » | Peru, Photos |

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