2019 South America

My hunt for wonder of the world takes me to South America, first a stop in Brazil and later on, Peru. It is a long way from home so more will come but what? That is still hidden in the dark

At last in Peru

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If you look at the map it doesn’t look much for the world but I’ve learned the hard way that the distances are huge on this continent. The day started at 04.00 with boarding my plane from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paolo, after that I boarded a plane to Lima and finally, the last … Read more

In the rain forest

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Back in the civilisation I’m now sitting and waiting for the night bus to take me to Cusco and hopefully I will see another of the modern wonders of the world. The last days has been spent in Tambopata national park in amazons. Right now it’s dry season which means that the river Madre De … Read more

In Cusco

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Puerto Maldonado is roughly 185m above sea level, Cusco is 3400m. I may have arrived physical but oh my God what I’m feeling like I need a rest. Coca tea and chewing the leaves helps a little but far from enough. I’m not sure if it’s the altitude, the 10 hour bus drive or that … Read more

Sacred valley

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After hours of googling and comparing prices and offers I finally decided for a really good compromise, a full day tour to the “Sacred Valley” but jump off in and take the train to Aguas Caliante. Another long day but now I’m so close I can be to Macchu Picchu. The day started as I … Read more