by senoritamaja | Oct 27, 2013 | Peru, Uncategorized
So today is our last day in Perú as tomorrow we are off to Bolivia and much in the style of Jerry Springer I would like to take a final thought after this hectic journey to reflect on this country and our experiences. To my surprise after all the chaos this country...
by senoritamaja | Oct 26, 2013 | Peru, Uncategorized
After our brief visit to the Uros islands, we made our way to Amantani island. We stayed on the island one night with a local family, who looked after us, fed us incredibly well (and all vegetarian to Monika’s delight as meat is scarce on the islands) and best...
by senoritamaja | Oct 26, 2013 | Peru, Uncategorized
Both having serious withdrawal symptoms after the jungle, we were in desperate need of some TLC and we most certainly found it on the islands of lake Titicaca. Lake Titicaca is the world’s largest high-altitude lake with 8400sq km at 3808m. You can definitely...
by senoritamaja | Oct 25, 2013 | Peru, Uncategorized
The moment finally arrived yesterday in Cusco for me to eat the traditional Peruvian speciality of Cuy (Guinea Pig). Guinea Pigs actually originated in the Andes and are a profitable source of income because they are small and reproduce rapidly. Estimates (and by that...
by senoritamaja | Oct 25, 2013 | Peru, Uncategorized
For all you cynics out there who thought I would never use my mum’s portable shower this blog is for you. Not only did I use it but it was one of the most special moment of my stay in Perú. So much so that I thought it deserved its own blog 🙂
by senoritamaja | Oct 25, 2013 | Peru, Uncategorized
The leaf below with the furry seed looking things is called the “huevos de gato” plant (cat balls). This plant is special because it forms a symbiotic relationship with ants that live in the balls and protect the plant from mould while the plant provides...
