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Carumas, Cuchumballa, Calacoa: in search of hot water

PERU | Saturday, 12 Jan 2008 | Views [1033]

The villages of Carumas, Cuchumballa and Calacoa are included in a collection of high mountain villages.  The villages are craddled by the mountains terraced with pastures and fields of crops.  The elevation varies from 3200 to 3500 meters (10,000 to ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures


New Years at the Beach in Ilo

PERU | Saturday, 12 Jan 2008 | Views [683]

The family I am staying with invited me to join them at the beach for New Years.  This is a family tradition going back at least 4 generations if not further.  Same spot each year.  Our carload camped for 3 nights while others camped for 4 or 5 nights.... Read more >

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Hiking Cerro Baul, Torata

PERU | Saturday, 12 Jan 2008 | Views [1336]

Cerro Baul has an elevation of---- and has a huge flat summit.  Legend says that the Inca hid their gold and other precious possession in caves from the Spanish.  I saw no signs of gold once I reached the top, but there were lots of signs of ceremonies ... Read more >

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Gallery: Carumas,Cuchumballa, Calacoa: The search for hot water

PERU | Saturday, 12 Jan 2008 | Photo Gallery

Carumas and beyond
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Gallery: Hiking Cerro Baul

PERU | Saturday, 12 Jan 2008 | Photo Gallery

Cerro Baul
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Biking from Torata

PERU | Wednesday, 26 Dec 2007 | Views [940] | Comments [1]

Waaay to early in the morning we load into a Combi.  Peru´s idea of local bus tranportation (van).  One sol (about .30) will get you about anywhere in the city.  The group today is about 10 guys an me.  They say that there aren´t any girls that ride ... Read more >

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Moquegua

PERU | Wednesday, 26 Dec 2007 | Views [792]

Moquegua is a "tranquillo" little city about 1 hour from the coast of beautiful beaches.  The city seems to be surrounded by mountains, amazing views. Everyone knows each other.  After a week here I already know enough people to stop for conversation ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation


Gallery: Torata

PERU | Wednesday, 26 Dec 2007 | Photo Gallery

The locals favorite bike route
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Gallery: Moquegua

PERU | Wednesday, 26 Dec 2007 | Photo Gallery

Around town and biking
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Gallery: Hike, Eat, Play

PERU | Tuesday, 4 Dec 2007 | Photo Gallery


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All in a weeks work

PERU | Tuesday, 4 Dec 2007 | Views [558]

Daily hikes out the back door into the mountains. Skulls and fruit blowing in the wind (check out the pics). Discoteca till sunrise. Peruvian bands doing covers of 80’s music. This included everything from Air Supply to Guns and Roses. Even if they ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation


Gallery: Pachacamac, a field trip

PERU | Tuesday, 4 Dec 2007 | Photo Gallery


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Just a regular day out grocery shopping

PERU | Saturday, 1 Dec 2007 | Views [707] | Comments [10]

This week we went out for a regular shopping trip. The usual farmers market with small booths that have everything from produce, meats, and household items to beer. We ate plenty of fruit samples. Renee bought a ton of mangos, avocados, and other ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating


Gallery: Ceineguilla

PERU | Friday, 30 Nov 2007 | Photo Gallery

Around the neighborhood
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