Monthly Archives: June 2018

After an adventure filled weekend doing a horse trail and visiting Machu Picchu, I decided to visit Cusco city itself. After a good rest, I made my way to the main square, stopping at Qorikancha along the way. The bizarre combination of Inka stonework and Spanish colonial architecture makes for some interesting viewing. It isContinue reading “Festive Cusco”

Finally I got round to visiting the crown jewel of Peru tourism… I made it to Machu Picchu, and man, was it worth it. Perhaps one day I will do the Inca Trail, but for now I took the day excursion option. I booked my park entrance and train tickets in advance, but I wasContinue reading “Machu Picchu”

On a whim I decided to go on an adventure with some of the girls, and it was so much fun! We flew into Cusco on a Friday after work and a harrowing journey through Lima traffic. At the airport we had a moment of panic when we were told that the flight was overbooked,Continue reading “Sacred Valley adventure”

It wouldn’t be the Panamerican Games if we didn’t get to have some fun, and so it happened that we were invited to take part in a local charity sports day at a local school. What makes it even better is that this school is a stone’s throw from one of our sports venues. DressedContinue reading “Fun and games”

Last week I lost my best friend of the 4 leg+tail variety. Charlie escaped the yard one last time for a wild run and sadly did not make it back home, but was run over by a car. As dogs go, Charlie was probably the best friend I could ask for.  Definitely the most loyal.Continue reading “The sad end to a happy adventure”