Category Archives: Peru

Souvenirs

Posted on December 27, 2012 by annie

When we started our trip Bill and I were determined not to buy souvenirs.  We spent a lot of time before we left clearing our home of junk.  We had no desire to refill it with stuff of little meaning … Continue reading →

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Another Medical Miracle

Posted on June 9, 2012 by annie

Our friend Rita came to visit us while we were in Cuzco.  She’s our neighbor and one my favorite people in the world.  When back in Oakland we spend a lot of time with her, watching musicals on a rainy … Continue reading →

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Over 4000 meters

Posted on June 8, 2012 by annie

We rode the bus a lot in Peru.  From Cuzco to Puno.  From Puno to Arequipa.  From Arequipa through Chivay to the Cañon de Colca and back again.  All of these bus rides took us over high mountain ranges through … Continue reading →

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Cañon de Colca

Posted on June 3, 2012 by annie

The Colca Canyon of Peru is a really deep canyon.  It’s said to be more than twice the depth of the Grand Canyon.  It’s only 150 meters less deep than the deepest canyon in the world, also in Peru.  It … Continue reading →

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Amantaní

Posted on May 31, 2012 by annie

  Lucy met us at the boat dock of the island Amantaní, three hours out from the mainland on Lake Titicaca.  She had big smile on a face younger than most of the other women, but she wore the same … Continue reading →

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