Hotel El Lago
Travel Blogs from Puno
Day 1 - 2
So we finally did it. We left Cusco at 1205, Monday 01 October, 5 minutes later than planned! Thanks Edgar for helping load up everything - we have on the roof:
5 Bikes, 1 Kayak full of paddles, a cooler full of cooking gear, 2 bags of kayaking gear and a big bag of camping gear.
Inside we have 1 duckie, 1 stand up paddle board, an 8 …
Where the streets have no name
Despite the unique circumstances encountered, we enjoyed our time in Cusco. It is a beautiful city, full of interesting architecture, kind people and fascinating history. We stayed in the San Blas neighbourhood, historically a region where artists plied their talent and we spent many hours wandering it's quaint narrow streets.
Much of our …
Inka Express!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Woke up early had some Peruvian breakfast again - I am getting really addicted to it ;) Better than what I usually have back home.
Inka Express bus was pretty clean and new. The seats were very comfortable, it had complementary drinks! There were other companies that does this for cheaper, but since I am on vacation why not do it in style …
Pisco, Arequipa & Puno 21 April - 2 May
Well, I''m really getting lazy with updating the blog now, its been 11 days since my last update and I''ve now left Pisco and am staying in Puno for 2 nights. More on that later. For my week or so in Pisco, we managed to finsh off the kindergarten, each of us painting an emblem from our country so I painted a Leprechaun (what else) which actually …
Onto the water
... the light of a full moon. ISLAND HOPPING Up early, for a change, goodbye to our adopted parents and off to the neighbouring island of Taquile for a walk up and lunch with one of the most amazing views we're likely to have. We admire the different hats/skirts worn according to status: single/married/of importance in the community. We enjoy a 3-hour journey back to Puno on the top of the boat with hot sun, warm breeze and an iPod full of classic ...