Day 4
We had lunch at this not-to-be-missed restaurant, with alpaca fur covered seats, and a view to sigh for.
But lest you imagine that my travels inhabit nothing but luxurious villas overlooking pounding surf and sunsets, with poolside butlers spritzing me with Evian water, you’ll be relieved to know that this trip was a mixed bag of nuts. There were unpalatable Brazil nuts in the form of redundant and unsatisfying food with primitive lodgings that left me freezing and toiling without natural light or the internet. (Luckily, I switched rooms and at least had a window and a heater) I also found a rancid nut: a weird and unfortunate interlude with one of my friends. But the beauty of Peru was a slew of perfectly salted cashews.
Yes, there were lots of peanuts that nobody wanted, but other nuts, like the pecans, tasted like the most intensely delicious nut ever—Machu Picchu, I’m talking about you. There will be many more souvenirs to come, but today, I picked one photo to represent each day. Don’t forget to visit my last post about the beginning of the trip! But for now, follow my dog-tired feet. P.S. Sleeping dogs in Pisac was a quintessential sight!
Day 5
Behold the majesty of this world wonder! Stay tuned for the rest of the story.
Day 6
Drum making 101. Mosaic Monday.
Day 7
I didn’t do anything on this day because the rest of the group was tripping on San Pedro or plant medicine. So, this is the view from the yoga room where I did stretches and not much else.
Day 8
Sometimes the ladies of Pisac dress in traditional clothes with babies in tow as a means to make money by posing for tourists. The color and ceremony of Peru really is enchanting.
Day 9
Seven Lakes Ausangate
An Andes horseback adventure at 15,000 feet left me frazzled from exhaustion, sucking oxygen from a canister, and smiling with delight at the snow packed scenery dotted with cairns and herds of alpaca. Stay tuned for more from here as well!
Day 10
A condor at an animal rehab sancturary posed for me. There are only about 300 condors left in the wilds of Peru.
Day 11
The view from Santuario Del Senor De Huanca. A church on a hill dating to the 1600’s.
Day 12
The view from my northbound plane. On my first flight from Cusco to Lima, the blue misty silhouette of mountain peaks took my breath away. (But my phone was in the overhead bin)
Day 13
My husband picked me up in Miami, and the next morning I found myself back in Naples, nestled on the couch, catching up with my internet woes, and cuddling with my cat Hana. But now I’m back in Minneapolis for the summer.
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Hello Sharon,
Your Peru trip looks amazing. Another place that was on my bucket list.
I enjoyed all the photos, the scenic views, the bird and critters.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
What a fabulous trip to Peru. Wow. I know you had a great time.
Awww on the precious kitty.
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Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. ♥
I probably won’t ever get the chance to visit Peru… which is all the more reason why I’m looking forward to your travelogue. Especially as I’ve seen quite a bit about the country and its people in various TV documentaries. If I remember correctly, it was either a BBC programme or TERRAX.
And I can see your beautiful cat lying on its side ❤️
Thank you very much for sharing at MosaicMonday
Sorry about the hiccups with the trip. Looks like it was gorgeous when things were going well.
Hello Sharon,
What a fantastic report of Peru.
A great place to be and what a wonderful pictures.
This is so very nice. Thanks for sharing, it is so special.
Many greetings,
Marco
What a journey, Sharon!
Love how you shared both the breathtaking highlights and the tougher moments–it makes the whole adventure feel so real.
The condor sighting and horseback trek sound unforgettable, and that last image of coming home to Hana is just perfect.
wow stunning photos of an amazing place. My brother has climbed the Andes as well and had a severe case of altitude sickness. I love the colourful clothes of that lady. What a great trip
What beautiful photos and report of your trip to Peru.
They have beautiful and colorful traditional clothing there.
The photo of the mountains from the plane is my favorite.
All the best, Irma
Oh these are stunning photos of Peru. I really enjoyed the honesty of this travel post. Too many travel stories make everything look effortlessly magical, but real journeys usually are a mixture of wonder, discomfort, beauty, exhaustion, connection, and unexpected tension. Your “mixed bag of nuts” description was both funny and surprisingly accurate. The photo of sleeping dogs in Pisac, the women in traditional dress, the horseback ride at 15,000 feet, and even quietly stretching alone while others took part in ceremonies all made the trip feel personal and real rather than just tourist highlights.
Beautiful photos, Sharon! Peru is so exotic and it must have been a dream come true to see Machu Picchu! 15,000 elevation can be hard –I’ve been at 14,000+ feet here in Colorado and that thin air is a challenge.
what an adventure. great images.
Wow, such great photos. You certainly picked a spectacular trip. 15,000 feet, yeah I’d be sucking major air. What an adventure!!
Wow, some truly breathtaking photos! I’ve never been to 15,000 feet before. I love the photo of the woman in traditional dress. Even the alpacas are dressed up!
Wow!!!! What a trip! I appreciate you sharing the frank description and the beautiful photos. Glad you made it back home safely. Thank you for linking up.
Amazing colors.