Tag Archives: Peru

And How Do You Like Your Tea, Sir?

I’m an innocent most things. A true child. A Naivete on legs. We spent this morning at the British Museum at the Peru, a journey in time exhibition. There was a lot on the various civilisations who have peopled the … Continue reading

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Travel Challenge – The Results, Day Six

You kindly followed me through ten days of travel pictures, guessing where each one might be. I thought I’d put you out of your collective miseries/make you punch the air with a ‘Yes, I was right’ with a follow up. … Continue reading

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Hunting the Inca: Part 5, Manchu Pichu #travel #Peru

In October 1987, the Textiliste and I holidayed in Peru. It was eye opening, extraordinary and full of the usual daft moments that follow me when I go away. Last time out, here, we were in Cusco, before travelling by … Continue reading

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Hunting the Inca: Part 4, Cuzco #travel #Peru

I have been posting occasionally about a trip to Peru I took in October 1987. So far we have visited Lima, Arequippa and Puno, with a side order of the Colca Canyon. I suffered the most appalling altitude sickness. This picture … Continue reading

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Hunting the Inca: Part 2, Arequipa and altitude #travel #Peru

Last time we found ourselves experiencing the highs and lows of long distance travel and how altitude sickness is no match for a mild cocaine bevvy. By now we were adjusted to the time difference from home but I was … Continue reading

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Hunting the Inca: Part 1, Lima and the Colca Canyon #travel #Peru

When a Condor comes to call, you need to be ready. Otherwise you might get more than you bargained for. Continue reading

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Take a letter…

Last year I undertook the A to Z blogging challenge. Basically you write a post a day in April, Sundays you have off, and the only condition is your start with the letter ‘A’ as your prompt on the 1st … Continue reading

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