After the Inca trail we spent a few days resting and recuperating in Cusco. This was partly a necessity as Rich had been bitten no fewer than 21 times on his left ankle including by something unsavoury enough to make the whole leg swell up, so we couldn't move very far. But it was a welcome break, and Cusco is cool. Loads of really nice bars, restaurants and things to see. Our Inca trail mates were still around too, so we had a good night or two on the pisco sour...

A review of our experience at Machu Picchu with GAP...

This has seemed like a looong week. We arrived in Cuzco City (3600m above sea level) early Tuesday morning having heard a lot about altitude sickness, but it wasn't too bad… neither of us suffered the nausea, dizziness and headaches. So we managed to steer clear of the chancer selling oxygen to tourists at the airport terminal, it was a good effort tho, not as if its abundant in the atmosphere or anything… That said, we were totally knackered climbing 4 f...

Hola.. We have been in Peru for 4 days now, most of which we have spent in Lima. Our expectations were kept expertly low by the Planet, and they have been handsomely beaten… at least when the sun came out. The richest part of Peru I expect, where we are staying in Miraflores district is very pleasant, full of 5 star hotels and casinos… We also took a trip to Paracas and Pisco for a few days... 4 hours on a bus and we were there... little bit freaky to share...

Hello So we made it to Peru safe and well! Was a very long day travelling... 15 hours on planes is never that exciting. Got a bit lost finding our hostel, but was nice when we got there.. althought Rich managed to lock us out of the bathroom, which was quite special : ) Today we went around Lima and saw some ruins in Miraflores, was pretty interesting. We´re off to Paracas/Pisco tomorrow to what is known as the "poor man´s Galapogas"... excited abou...