All the other birds are migrating south My life of excess has come to a halt. I’m making my own yellow brick road in The Americas. Here’s hoping The Wizard of Oz has a better answer for me than a pair of shiny red slippers

Them bells are ringing!

Sunday, 3 Apr 2011 | Views [522]

Shopping tils that is! Viva Lima. It's weird, Lima is like any other capital city in the world. It's got everything you need, movie theatres, restaurants, casinos (boy oh boy are there casinos). They´re everywhere. At least two within two blocks from ... Read more >

Mirage

Friday, 1 Apr 2011 | Views [449] | Comments [2]

I really don’t want to leave Paracas. It`s really beautiful and warm. Sad fact is most tourists don't stay in Paracas and only stay the day and leave. Lol. I´ve been here for 3 nights. Lucky alright. Had an early start yesterday morning, starting with ... Read more >

The home stretch

Wednesday, 30 Mar 2011 | Views [502] | Comments [1]

So after my 23 hour bus ride that was meant to take 16 I´ve finally made it to Paracas (on the Pacific coast) which is a bit off the beaten road for me  a s I had intended to stop off in Pisco. The travel agent was a liar. It`ll be easy getting to Pisco, ... Read more >

Another bus...woohooo!

Monday, 28 Mar 2011 | Views [550] | Comments [2]

Just when I think Im getting bored of a city, it comes up with a whammy. Cruised into Cusco for my last supper and a few more hundred photos,   and there was a parade. In the main Plaza was a massive dance competition, all ages were involved. I am not ... Read more >

Yin and yang (part 2)

Sunday, 27 Mar 2011 | Views [433] | Comments [1]

…Do you remember when Dorothy and her friends were playing in amongst the flowers? They all fall asleep and the Wicked Witch of the East sends out those ugly flying monkey things to capture her? Total downer, aye. Well, that’s how I felt when I discovered ... Read more >

Yin and yang

Sunday, 27 Mar 2011 | Views [492] | Comments [1]

It was everything I imagined and more. The previous two days I educated myself on the Sacred   Valley and the Sun Temple in and around Cusco. I had a great local guide, Janet, who spoke fluent English, actually too much for my liking. She was a passionate ... Read more >

Photos: Peru

Saturday, 26 Mar 2011 | Photo Gallery

High spirts

Monday, 21 Mar 2011 | Views [549] | Comments [2]

I´ve been a bit slack lately updating my blog.   Been in Cuzco for four days now. Really pretty  and safe town. Loki Hostel is on the top of the valley which means hiking up the stairs two or three times a day. I'm glad to report after two days I can ... Read more >