We took the longest vacation ever. Started in NYC for our daughter's graduation (Masters), then down to Peru to visit our youngest who is living there. Bounced over a lot of rough roads in beater Toyota Corolla taxis -- when we returned, the first drive in the S felt like a luxury ride.

Here is Link to Photos and some teasers.

Lima was the only "low" spot -- sea level that is. We spent 9 days at or above 10,000' elevation!

Arequipa with Chachani volcano - 19,977'



Yours truly at the Cruz del Condor in Colca Canyon -- Colca is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. We saw dozens of Andean condors there.



The Inca's agricultural research site - Maray



Nevada Salcantay - 20,574'



And of course, Machupicchu. We hiked to the top of Wayanapicchi, the sugarloaf looking mountain immediately behind the city.



Proud Dad

 

Very nice!
I'm actually planning a trip to Peru towards the end of this year.
Are all the place relatively nearby?... say near Machu Picchu?
I only have 5 days and need to plan well not wasting time.
Priority of my trip is photography and recommendation on places with great scenery would be greatly appreciated.

 

Nice pics marty. looks beautiful.

 

Wow, great pics.

with so many amazing places, how do people go to the same place more than once?

Dave

 

WOW, I was wondering where your new avatar came from. Looks like you guys had a great time. I'm definitely putting Peru on my "to do list".

 

[QUOTE=EpRAnGia,Jun 19 2009, 08:45 PM] Very nice!
I'm actually planning a trip to Peru towards the end of this year.
Are all the place relatively nearby?... say near Machu Picchu?
I only have 5 days and need to plan well not wasting time.
Priority of my trip is photography and recommendation on places with great scenery would be greatly appreciated.

 

I hope to include Peru on a future trip....looks like a fun trip

I've been to Ecuador/ Galapagos; the Patagonian part of Chile and Argentina last October (see below). This looks like the next stop in SoAmer....

 

wow marty. that looks like a lot of fun

 

Looks fun and a very pretty place Those pics are breath taking, I can only dream how it felt looking at those scenery