I´m back in Cusco again and have plenty of adventures to report. I took the 4 hour train ride to Machu Picchu, nearly a fortnight ago now. Apart from treking(!) its the only way to reach Machu Picchu and it runs alongside the river, providing idylic views. Considering the english prices they charge for the train, it was pretty cramped and uncomfortable and at times I felt I could have walked faster! So you then take the bus that winds its way up the huge mount...

¡Hola! from Cusco in Peru Its been over a week now since I left Rio and am pleased to report all is well. I spent the last day in Rio at the modern art museum and downtown in the centre. The following morning I flew back to Sao Paulo and then straight to Lima and then onto Cusco. Never done 3 flights in one day before! I guess one of the most obvious elements of this trip is that locals would often try to rip us off. But in Cusco its quite ridiculous. You c...