Peru

Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Mike & Linda Fidge

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   Friendly Locals & Crazy Drivers

   Lima, Peru | Nov 12 '07 | Reviews: 0

   We are here. Jetlagged, but we have definitely arrived at our first major destination....Lima, Peru.

   The flight over was only 4 hours w... Continue reading »

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   To Tsunami or Not To Tsunami

   Miraflores, Peru | Nov 13 '07 | Reviews: 0

   Picture this...A newlywed couple, buzzing after their first day in a foreign land.  Excited about a big day of exploring.  Enter CNN br... Continue reading »

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   Ancient Cultures & Fried Guinea Pig

   Miraflores, Peru | Nov 15 '07 | Reviews: 0

   After chilling out and just soaking in the atmosphere of Miraflores, we were on the hunt for a real ancient cultural experience.Lo and behold, just... Continue reading »

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   Hello Lima, Goodbye Lima

   Miraflores, Peru | Nov 16 '07 | Reviews: 0

   Welcome to our last entry from beautiful Miraflores.  It is being written by two who have just tried their first Pisco Sours, and as such, any... Continue reading »

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   Arequipa Belly & Altitude Sickness

   Arequipa, Peru | Nov 17 '07 | Reviews: 0

   So we arrived in Arequipa full of excitment and energy, and after Linda chose an ´unauthorised´ taxi we made it to our unique hostel.  We set... Continue reading »

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   Goodbye Arequipa Belly, Hello Puno Belly

   Juliaca, Peru | Nov 21 '07 | Reviews: 0

   We were looking forward to our new adventure in southern Peru, shaking off the bad belly and seeing some more rural parts of this wonderous country... Continue reading »

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   Inca Walls & Llama Ladies

   Cusco, Peru | Nov 24 '07 | Reviews: 0

   After 14 days, we have finally reached our primary  destination and one of the reasons we came to South America: Cuzco. The journey to Cu... Continue reading »

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   The Inca Trail - Day 1

   Machu Picchu, Peru | Nov 29 '07 | Reviews: 0

   Day 1 - This is too Easy´

   Well we can´t really believe it. The day that we have been looking forward to for so long has finally arrived. ... Continue reading »

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   The Inca Trail - Day 2

   Machu Picchu, Peru | Nov 30 '07 | Reviews: 0

   Day 2 - the Bloody Stairs of the Dead Woman´s Pass

   After another restless night, we were up at 6am for a hearty breakfast and a briefing of t... Continue reading »

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    The Inca Trail - Day 3

    Machu Picchu, Peru | Dec 01 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Day 3 - The Knee Destroyer

    After what seemed like the coldest night on earth, and after only having three hours sleep each, we awoke at 5am f... Continue reading »

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    The Inca Trail - Day 4

    Machu Picchu, Peru | Dec 02 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Day 4 - Machu Picchu

    After the best nights sleep in what seemed like weeks, we awoke at 4am to get an early start to Machu Picchu.  Some... Continue reading »

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    Time for a Holiday

    Urubamba, Peru | Dec 07 '07 | Reviews: 0

    So to paint the picture, we have been having such a hectic time of relaxing and holidaying over the past few days we felt we needed to escape... Continue reading »

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    Peru - That´s a Wrap

    Cusco, Peru | Dec 16 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Well it´s hard to believe that our time in Peru has finally come to an end.  We have enjoyed every moment (well maybe not the times in bed or... Continue reading »

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