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Arequipa and Colca Canyon

Colca Canyon I just got back from the Colca Canyon, I had a great time, the hike ended with a three hour hike uphill. It was amazing, the only way to get to the place where I stayed was to hike in. There is not a road that you can take a car on. I also got to go in some Hot Springs. They...

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christyle612 on August 12, 2008 from Arequipa, Peru

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to Machu Picchu

I am leaving for Machu Pichu today at 8. We are going to spend one night in Aguas Caliente and then do an hour hike to the ruins tomorrow morning. We are taking a bus and a train. Aguas Caliente

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christyle612 on August 08, 2008 from Machu, Peru

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Back to Cuzco

I am out of the jungle and staying at the Frankenstein Hostel. I returned to Cuzco after an 8 hour motorized canoe ride and an 8 hour bus ride. Cuzco is very nice, but a little bit chilly during the night. I have been to the cathedral and the Inca Museum. The Cathedral dominates the...

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christyle612 on August 07, 2008 from Cuzco, Peru

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Piura

Last stop before we cross the border into Ecuador. Watched the 'Copa de Libertadores' final between Liga of Ecuador and Fluminese of Brazil, which Liga won on penalties. We think this will put everyone in a good mood for when we cross over! For photos -...

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billyandsophie on July 01, 2008 from Piura, Peru

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Madre de Dios River to Manu National Park

Monday, June 30- To Manu Wildlife Center for 7 weeks

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christyle612 on June 30, 2008 from Manu, Peru

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Trujillo

This place is famous in Peru for it's brightly painted buildings with elaborate ironwork on the windows. From here we visited two adobe pyramids. Much of the decor has remained intact and depicts the face of the Decapitator - the man responsible for making religious sacrifices. Part of the...

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billyandsophie on June 29, 2008 from Trujillo, Peru

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Boca Manu

I was not able to email on my b day: there was no sun and no computer. I am in Boca Manu right now- with my last chance to use the internet. Angie and I are going to Man in the morning. I am really glad to have a friend with me. The lodge made me a cake for my 22nd birthday and I had a nice...

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christyle612 on June 29, 2008 from Manu, Peru

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Plans for Manu

Hello Christy, The guy that is going to bring you to the other Project is Esteban Huamán, and you’re leaving either 28th or 29th, depends on the weather. The activities for your project would be the following: - Feed the animal 3 times a day (6:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 4:00...

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christyle612 on June 26, 2008 from Manu, Peru

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My Days

My days are really simple: I get up at 7 for breakfast, then go for a walk, read, hangout, work on the plants, have lunch at 1, then maybe go for another walk, work on Spanish, read, hang out, play cards, have dinner at 7, talk to the tourists and read then go to bed. There are hummingbirds...

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christyle612 on June 25, 2008 from Manu, Peru

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Lima and Miraflores

Decided to stay in a suburb of the capital city, Miraflores, due to Lima's reputation for being smelly, noisy and unsafe during the night. We visited Lima Centro by day to see the various squares, government buildings and churches. Tried out various dishes from the restaurants and street...

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billyandsophie on June 23, 2008 from Lima, Peru

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