Peru: The Ancient Cultures on Lake Titicaca
We found the beautiful Lake Titicaca truly fascinating. At 13,000 feet above sea level, it is the highest navigable lake in the world. It is also a very sacred site for the Inca civilization who...
View ArticlePeru: Breathless in Cuzco
Cuzco will take your breath away – literally and figuratively. At an elevation of 11,000 ft above sea level, you will find yourself gasping for breath while walking along its historic narrow, steep...
View ArticlePeru: The Vibrant Sunday Market of Pisac
We visited the picturesque Andean Village of Pisac in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It’s a quiet village that comes bustling on Sundays when the locals from surrounding towns converge in its market...
View ArticlePeru: The Lares Valley Trek
We wanted to trek the Classic Inca trail to Machu Picchu, but we didn’t plan much in advance and the trekking permits were no longer available by the time we booked for the trek. Disappointed, we...
View ArticleMachu Picchu: Reaching the Royal Citadel of the Incas
Keith and I reached one of the world’s wonder on the 4th day of our Lares Valley Trek/Machu Picchu adventure. This was my second visit to this majestic ruin of the Incas, yet it still took my breath...
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