we have had a good stay in Cusco visiting Inca sites, looking around markets.
Looking at the Inca sites how on earth did they move these stones across mountains, it will be hard enough just walking them.
passing the wiped out towns from the landslides earlier this year is sad.
Got lots of picts but can't seem to get them on again.
tomorrow at 6am we leave to travel to the start of our inca trail that will take us up to 4200 metres and many steps and lots of different views.
Stoppiing at night in our made up camp sites it will be an experience, no more internet for a few days
Tuesday 20 July 2010
Monday 19 July 2010
Day 2 jungle
well up we got once again, after listening to the heaviest rain I've heard at 5.45 and along for breakfast.
there are 8 in our group 4 English and an American family.
We were told at breakfast no walking as it was 2 heavy rain, but it stopped after 8 so off we went to look for wild boar etc at an animallick but alas it was deserted, Roy did see a Howling monkey but I did not, we then had a walk alon to a brasil nut plantation to look at the huge trees, the nuts come in a hard shell like a coconut and consists of about 20 nuts.
We went back to lodge where Roy cracked open one with a machete, I did not I would have got my leg :).
Another fine lunch was to be had.
After lunch we went on a medicinal walk looking at different trees, plants that are used to heal, make love potions to see in the past and future. These potions are prepared by the Sharmen (witch docs)
William told us about his experiences and about his family which all was very interesting.
After tea and a few pisco coctails we went for a walk in the dark to see if we could find anything, we saw some bugs and listened to night monkeys but could not spot them with our torches.
Another good day it was apart from the cold
We got up next morning usual time had breakfast and by 7 were sitting on the boat with our gear to head back for the airport
that journey was very cold, but these poor guides and staff not only felt the cold but looked frozen at all times.
Hopefully the weather has now changed for them
there are 8 in our group 4 English and an American family.
We were told at breakfast no walking as it was 2 heavy rain, but it stopped after 8 so off we went to look for wild boar etc at an animallick but alas it was deserted, Roy did see a Howling monkey but I did not, we then had a walk alon to a brasil nut plantation to look at the huge trees, the nuts come in a hard shell like a coconut and consists of about 20 nuts.
We went back to lodge where Roy cracked open one with a machete, I did not I would have got my leg :).
Another fine lunch was to be had.
After lunch we went on a medicinal walk looking at different trees, plants that are used to heal, make love potions to see in the past and future. These potions are prepared by the Sharmen (witch docs)
William told us about his experiences and about his family which all was very interesting.
After tea and a few pisco coctails we went for a walk in the dark to see if we could find anything, we saw some bugs and listened to night monkeys but could not spot them with our torches.
Another good day it was apart from the cold
We got up next morning usual time had breakfast and by 7 were sitting on the boat with our gear to head back for the airport
that journey was very cold, but these poor guides and staff not only felt the cold but looked frozen at all times.
Hopefully the weather has now changed for them
Sunday 18 July 2010
Amazon rain forest
well it was a rain forest, very cold and wet, a rare cold front from Argentinia came across causing temps to be at 6-8 c.
however though many things were hiding from the cold we did see a good few things, and the trip interesting.
The trip to our lodge took an hour drive from airport then 3 hours on boat, we were welcomed with a much needed hot chocolate then went and found our rooms, which were big and open.
After dinner we went on a walk in the dark finding scorpian spiders and other bugs.
Next morning after an early wake up call 5.45 we a breakfast then at 8 we went on a walk through the jungle to a 40 metre high tower, (lots of steps) good view though it was rainy and windy, but not many birds. We then carried on to a lake where we jumped in a long boat saw bats on a log, and fed the pirana.
We then walked to see the big trees where Roy became Tarzan and climbed the vine.
Back to lodge for lunch and rest.
In the afternoon we visited a farm where there were banana, orange, mango, star fruit and loads other trees. We saw saddleback monkeys and another type, humming bird etc. W drank coconut milk, chewed on sugar cane, too many things to note
After a lovely dinner again we went out to look for caiman, we saw a feww babies and one about 1.5 mtrs long. that was a fun boat ride in the dark
however though many things were hiding from the cold we did see a good few things, and the trip interesting.
The trip to our lodge took an hour drive from airport then 3 hours on boat, we were welcomed with a much needed hot chocolate then went and found our rooms, which were big and open.
After dinner we went on a walk in the dark finding scorpian spiders and other bugs.
Next morning after an early wake up call 5.45 we a breakfast then at 8 we went on a walk through the jungle to a 40 metre high tower, (lots of steps) good view though it was rainy and windy, but not many birds. We then carried on to a lake where we jumped in a long boat saw bats on a log, and fed the pirana.
We then walked to see the big trees where Roy became Tarzan and climbed the vine.
Back to lodge for lunch and rest.
In the afternoon we visited a farm where there were banana, orange, mango, star fruit and loads other trees. We saw saddleback monkeys and another type, humming bird etc. W drank coconut milk, chewed on sugar cane, too many things to note
After a lovely dinner again we went out to look for caiman, we saw a feww babies and one about 1.5 mtrs long. that was a fun boat ride in the dark
Wednesday 14 July 2010
2 days in Lima
we have had a good couple of days in Lima, went to Huaca Pucllana a pre Columbian site with a large adobe pyramid ruin, a cathedral and the Church of San Francisco
In Lima
well here we are in Lima after very long flight and cases being left in Madrid. They better arrive soon. Lima weather is just like home with Haar but hopefully brightens up later. People are friendly, last night they wanted us to have free food and drink.
This afternoon we are doing a tour of lima.
will blog later
This afternoon we are doing a tour of lima.
will blog later
Friday 9 July 2010
cases are packed
all ready to set off on the first bit, a couple of days in Peterborough seeing family then its flying time on Mon
Monday 5 July 2010
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