Peru

Hello Folks, I just got back from the wonderful South American Archeaological paradise of Peru. Now I will share my impressions of it with you. First off I love to travel and to see various Archeaological sites and then I come up with bizarre theories about aliens, vikings, lost tribes of Isreal or reptiles having built all the stuff. Peru seemed like a good trip so I went there. I didn't make it out of Lima though. I meant to go to Cusco but I only had a week and after hearing people talking about having to march up a mountain for 3 days hauling all your gear with you unless you hire an 'orse to do the hard work. That does not sound like a vacation, that ...  Read the complete review

It's been a few years now since I visited Peru, yet the trip stands out in my memory as one of the best I ever made. We stayed for about ten days, yet in that short time managed to explore at least some of the huge diversity that that country has to offer. We began in the capital Lima, which was pretty much the perfect South American capital. Undoubtedly, like anywhere, it has its poor sections, but in general it was surprisingly cosmpolitan, especially in the central district, with cafes in the street. We felt quite safe walking around independently, and enjoyed the shopping and the cultural life the city has to offer. Then we took a jaw-dropping early ...  Read the complete review

ººº APRA ººº Peru’s oldest political party, the ‘Alianza Popular Revolucionaria Americana’ was created in 1924 as an international party to support the rights and needs of South America’s indigenous populations. It failed to establish a base in other countries, however, and in spite of policies that appealed to a wide range of sectors at home, it did not come to power in Peru until 1985. The high hopes that accompanied APRA’s election were soon dashed, as human rights abuses continued, Shining Path terrorist activities went on abated and failure to make foreign debt repayments plunged Peru into bankruptcy. In 1990 APRA lost to ...  Read the complete review

On April 13 I returned from my South American trip, 13 days in Peru, 2 days in Bolivia, and 2 days in Chile, having traveled by plane (jet and 6-seater), train, bus, taxi, motor boat, three-wheeler, and on foot (uphill, steep, sometimes with backpack). My nephew's son John (age 17) accompanied me for six days but had to return to Montana because of a family emergency. So after I saw him off on the Delta flight to Atlanta, I was on my own--not for the first time, but the first time in South America, my previous experience there being limited to a look at the Caracas airport from a plane on the way to Panama City and a two-hour tourist stop in Cartagena, Colombia, on a ...  Read the complete review

I didn't even want to go at first - it was my friends idea but what a good one. I am not the worlds best independent traveller so nervous i definitely was. The arrival in Lima can be scary at night be hard and prepared to battle your way to the taxi or bus. Both are reasonably safe. Lima can be a shock to unseasoned travellers like me so be wary, guard your money and don't smile at mad people. I did and he followed us for two days! The tourist sights are all worth a visit but the rest of Peru is soooo much better. Visit the desert and do the sand surfing - wear long trousers and lots of sunscreen. Try Pisco sour but make sure your hotel is ...  Read the complete review