Those 3 1/2 weeks were not enough. There are places I still want to see in Peru. It's such a big and beautiful country, so even though I hit the food scene in Lima, the ruins in Machu Picchu, the sand dunes of Huacachina, the natural beauty of Colca Canyon, and several other great sites, I missed out on a lot of things. As I said, I didn't have enough time. I met other … [Read more...] about Places I Still Want to See in Peru
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Pastoruri Glacier: Journey to 5,000 Meters
[P]astoruri Glacier is located a few hours from Huaraz, in Peru's Cordillera Blanca. Those who have been following me since my 'round the world trip know I've got a fascination with creeping up to higher and higher elevations. I can still remember when I thought hiking the Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand, which hits 1,800 meters, was a big deal. Then I trekked in the … [Read more...] about Pastoruri Glacier: Journey to 5,000 Meters
A “Day of the Dead” Visit to Huascaran, Peru’s Tallest Mountain
[I] arrived in Huaraz (elev: 3,100 meters), at the foot of Peru's Cordillera Blanca, just as the rainy season was getting underway. I didn't care. This was the gateway to Peru's tallest mountains, including Huascaran at 6,768 meters (22,205 feet), and I wasn't going to miss it on my first visit to the country. After all, it was here in the Huayhuash region that Joe … [Read more...] about A “Day of the Dead” Visit to Huascaran, Peru’s Tallest Mountain
