Peru, this is a teaser; there is more to come.
Four weeks in Peru gave me lots of new experiences. It was my first time in South America and to ruins of its original people. Machu Pichu had been on my list for years, and finally, it would come true. This trip would be in two parts, the first two weeks with a Norwegian group and Norrøna Hvitserk. The other two weeks are travelling on my own.
Heading off to South America, and Peru
I was very excited as this was my first trip to the South American continent. It was not difficult to make Peru my first choice since Machu Pichu was a dream to discover for years, and having a couple of Peruvian friends give advice was also a good reason. By travelling so far, I wanted to do the most out of it and stay longer than just the organised trip. We were a group of 15 tourists and one Norwegian guide that met up at Gardermoen airport. We were all excited about what was waiting for us in Peru.
Posts to come about Peru
- Cusco and Rainbow Mountain
- Salkanty trek
- Inka trek to Machu Picchu
- Peru Rail and Lake Titicaca
- Arequipa
- Huacachina
- Trujillo and surroundings
- Lima
After Cusco, the long hike
First landing in Lima, the following morning, we went to Cusco. We would spend some days acclimatising there before starting the hike. On one of these days, two others in the group and I wanted to use the opportunity to visit Rainbow Mountain, which we did not regret. After that, we headed off for seven days hike and six nights in tents before ending up in Macchu Picchu.
Peru, on my own
After a successful hike with the group, I was ready to carry on by myself and started by taking a luxury train to Puno and the floating Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca.
From Arequipa to desert oasis
After the floating island, I started the first of several night bus travels. The first city I visited was Peru’s second city Arequipa. From there to Huacachina, a desert oasis. Then Trujillo and, at last, Lima, the capital.
Summary
I had a fantastic four weeks in Peru. In retrospect, I might admit I had put too much into the program, which made me a bit tired; I realised I was not 25 anymore and could travel as I did on Interrail in the 80s. In the following weeks, I will write more about all the places I visited and share many of my experiences, so I hope you will read those as well!
