Good coffee and amazing ice cream at Via Via, Ayacucho
Beautiful church along the Pedestrian only Street, Ayacucho
Pedestrian only street, Ayacucho
Pedestrian only street, Ayacucho
Pedestrian only street, Ayacucho
Lovely church in Ayacucho
Convento de San Francisco de Asis, Ayacucho
Arco de Triunfo, Ayacucho
Yummy trout salad at Via Via, Ayacucho
Plaza de Armas, Ayacucho
Plaza de Armas, Ayacucho
Hostal Marcos, Ayacucho
More beautiful churches, Ayacucho
More beautiful churches, Ayacucho
More beautiful churches, Ayacucho
More beautiful churches, Ayacucho
More delicious food at Via Via – Steak with quinoa
Huge bronze statue seen while exiting Ayacucho
Jo trying out some natural “Incan” insect repellant!
On the way to Ocros
On the way to Ocros
Agricultural scenes on the way to Ocros
On the way to Ocros
Agricultural scenes on the way to Ocros
The road was quiet and good quality
On the road to Ocros
On the road to Ocros
Agricultural scenes on the way to Ocros
Agricultural scenes on the way to Ocros
Shepherdess on the road to Ocros
View from our wild campsite on the way to Ocros
Our wild campsite on the way to Ocros
View from our wild campsite on the way to Ocros
View from our wild campsite on the way to Ocros
We were camped behind these little mounds – completely out of sight!
Climbing up to the pass on our way to Ocros
Climbing up to the pass on our way to Ocros
Jo taking a break on the way to the pass
Agricultural scenes on the way to Ocros
Abandoned buildings on top of the pass – kind of weird
We got caught in a massive hail storm on top of the pass …
Views on our descent into Chumbes
On the way to Ahuayro
Our hotel in Ahuayro
Our hotel in Ahuayro
The main street of Ahuayro
River views on our way to Uripa
River views on our way to Uripa
On our way to Uripa
On our way to Uripa
We had been climbing for at least 14kms when we saw this sign!
Cycling into the lovely town of Chincheros
Chincheros has recycling!
We stopped at Restaurant La Cabana for lunch
We stopped at Restaurant La Cabana for lunch
Street art in Uripa
Lovely church in Uripa
Lovely church in Uripa
The view from our hotel window – this is the Hotel Owner’s garden!
Sunset in Uripa
We watched as the local residents of Uripa sang the National Anthem and raised the Peruvian Flag
We passed through Challhuani shortly after leaving Uripa
Views of Uripa
Views of Uripa
School children singing the National Anthem
Piglets!
Above 4000m we came across herds of alpacas!
We finally made it to the top of the pass – yeah!
Above 4000m we came across herds of alpacas!
Above 4000m we came across herds of alpacas!
Coasting down the other side of the pass!
Coasting down the other side of the pass!
Jo picking up rubbish near Andahualyas
Seafood and rice in Andahualyas
Ceviche, Andahualyas
Day of the dead celebrations
Day of the dead celebrations
On the road to Huancarama
On the road to Huancarama
We were invited to try pumpkin pudding here!
On the road to Huancarama
On the road to Huancarama
Views on the road to Huancarama
Yeah – we made it to the top of the pass!
Yeah – we made it to the top of the pass!
Yeah – we made it to the top of the pass!
Views on the road to Huancarama
On the road to Huancarama
Views on the road to Huancarama
Views on the road to Huancarama
Gorgeous views on the road to Huancarama
Shepherdesses herding their flock
Andian villages on the road to Huancarama
On the road to Huancarama
Descending into Huancarama
Statue of Jesus overlooking Huancarama
On the road to Abancay
David had his first stack of the tour here
A little cut and bruised – but still smiling
Jo dodging some obstacles on the way to Abancay
Views on Abancay in the distance
We passed lots of shepherdesses herding an assortment of livestock!
The crazy road to Abancay
Agricultural views on the way to Abancay
Day 1: Michel, our Arriero (mule handler), loading Maria the mule
Day 1: Frosty morning in Cachora
Day 1: Doris’ house, Cachora
Plaza de Armas, Cachora
Day 1: Our luggage for the hike
Day 1: On our way to Choquequirao!
Day 1: Bridge crossing
Day 1: On the way to Capuliyoc
Day 1: On the way to Capuliyoc
Day 1: This little calf was terrified of us!
Day 1: From Capuliyoc we made our way to the top of the ridge
Day 1: Beautiful views on our descent to the river
Day 1: Jo on the long descent
Day 1: The long and steep descent
Day 1: Beautiful views on our descent to the river
Day 1: The long and steep descent
Day 1: Beautiful flowers on our descent to the river
Day 1: Funny sign … “Do not lean”!
Day 1: Beautiful views on our descent to the river
Day 1: The long and steep descent
Day 1: Awesome – a dangerous “landslide” zone!
Day 1: The long and steep descent
Day 1: We love these cool desert plants!
Day 1: Beautiful views on our descent to the river
Day 1: Cute puppies at one of the many drink stops
Day 1: Beautiful views on our descent to the river
Day 1: Almost at the river – yeah!
Day 1: We had to climb up this to our camp at Santa Rosa Alta …
Day 1: Almost at the bridge
Day 1: Hold onto your hat – its windy here!
Day 1: David sweating his way up to Santa Rosa Alta Campsite
Day 1: Yeah – we made it to Santa Rosa Alta Campsite!
Day 1: Our lovely campsite at Santa Rosa Alta
Day 1: David cooking a yummy pasta dinner
Day 1: Sunset over our camp
Day 1: Sunset over our camp
Day 2: The view from breakfast!
Day 2: On the way to Choquequirao
Day 2: Beautiful red flower on the way to Choquequirao
Day 2: Beautiful views on the way to Choquequirao
Day 2: David hiking up to Marampata
Day 2: We made it to Marampata
Day 2: There are some great spots to take a breather on the way up to the ruins
Day 2: Our first glimpse of Choquequirao
Day 2: Our first glimpse of Choquequirao
Day 2: This chicken and her 2 chicks followed us through Marampata
Day 2: The lovely town of Marampata
Day 2: Stunning views from Marampata
Day 2: At the entrance to the ruins
Day 2: Views of Choquequirao and surroundings
Day 2: Views of Choquequirao and surroundings
Day 2: Views of Choquequirao and surroundings
Day 2: Views of the stunning terraces
Day 2: Views of Choquequirao and surroundings
Day 2: Lovely blue wild flowers
Day 2: Our campsite at Choquequirao
Day 2: Flowers at our campsite at Choquequirao
Day 2: Views of the stunning terraces
Day 2: Gorgeous views from Choquequirao
Day 2: Lovely mossy foliage on our way to Choquequirao
Day 2: Moss covered rocks at Choquequirao
Day 2: Choquequirao – pretty impressive!
Day 2: David exploring the ruins at Choquequirao
Day 2: Choquequirao – pretty impressive!
Day 2: Choquequirao – pretty impressive!
Day 2: David exploring the ruins at Choquequirao
Day 2: Choquequirao
Day 2: This is how the old walls must have looked before being restored
Day 2: Lovely views from Choquequirao
Day 2: Jo exploring Choquequirao
Day 2: Stunning Choquequirao
Day 2: Gorgeous terraces at Choquequirao
Day 2: Hmmm …. you can’t rely on the interpretive signs …
Day 2: Moss covered foliage at Choquequirao
Day 2: Stunning views of Choquequirao
Day 2: David exploring Choquequirao
Day 2: Stunning views of Choquequirao
Day 2: More impressive ruins at Choquequirao
Day 2: Stunning views of Choquequirao
Day 2: Stunning views of Choquequirao
Day 2: Stunning views of Choquequirao
Day 2: David exploring Choquequirao
Day 2: Our first glimpse of the llama terraces
Day 2: Our first glimpse of the llama terraces
Day 2: More gorgeous views of Choquequirao
Day 2: More stone wonders at Choquequirao
Day 2: David exploring Choquequirao
Day 2: David exploring Choquequirao
Day 2: This way for the Llama Terraces!
Day 2: This zig zag pattern appears at the top of the llama terraces
Day 2: The llama design is made from white stones
Day 2: The llama design is made from white stones
Day 2: The incredible llama terraces – it was very steep!
Day 2: The llama terraces
Day 2: The llama terraces
Day 2: The incredible llama terraces
Day 2: The dodgy viewing platform for the llama terraces
Day 2: The incredible llama terraces
Day 2: The incredible llama terraces
Day 2: The incredible llama terraces
Day 2: David attempting to climb the llama terraces
Day 2: David attempting to climb the llama terraces
Day 2: Mother and baby llamas
Day 2: Jo making the brutally steep ascent from the llama terraces
Day 2: Jo making the brutally steep ascent from the llama terraces
Day 2: Exploring Choquequirao
Day 2: Exploring Choquequirao
Day 2: Jo exploring Choquequirao
Day 2: Choquequirao
Day 2: Choquequirao
Day 2: Awesome views of Choquequirao
Day 2: Awesome views of Choquequirao
Day 2: David and Choquequirao
Day 2: Jo and Choquequirao
Day 2: More lovely ruins at Choquequirao
Day 2: More lovely ruins at Choquequirao
Day 2: Beautiful flower at Choquequirao
Day 2: Cluster of butterflys at Choquequirao
Day 2: Much of Choquequirao has still yet to be uncovered
Day 2: Our campsite at Choquequirao
Day 2: We ended our day with a beer, chilled with icy cold water in our rack pack!
Day 3: Beautiful flowering cacti
Day 3: Choquequirao covered in fog
Day 3: Jo making the climb up to Chiquisca
Day 3: Jo making the climb up to Chiquisca
Day 3: We saw a tarantula!
Day 3: Lovely views on the way to Capuliyoc
Day 3: Lovely views on the way to Capuliyoc
Day 3: Enjoying a beer at Capuliyoc
Day 3: Our campsite at Capuliyoc
Day 3: Our campsite at Capuliyoc
Day 3: Our campsite at Capuliyoc
Day 3: Views from Capuliyoc
Day 4: Jo and our wonderful host at Capuliyoc
Day 4: Jo and our wonderful host at Capuliyoc
Day 4: On our way back to Cachora
Day 4: Jo on our way back to Cachora
Day 4: Misty views on our way to Cachora
Day 4: Misty views on our way to Cachora
Day 4: Misty views on our way to Cachora
Day 4: Michel, the handler, unloading Maria
Our hostal in Cachora, Hospedaje Apu Salkantay
Our hostal in Cachora, Hospedaje Apu Salkantay
Ready to leave Cachora with our bikes
Interesting Ceviche inspired dish, Sara, Cusco
River Pachachaca Abancay
Burgers in Abancay
Sunset over Cachora
Our hostal in Cachora
The amazing breakfast at Quinua Villa, Cusco
San Francisco Church, Cusco
Beautiful old gate, Cusco
San Pedro Market, Cusco
San Pedro Market, Cusco
Exploring the streets of Cusco
Exploring the streets of Cusco
Time for lunch and a pisco sour! Cusco
The Cusco Cathedral
San Cristobal Church, Cusco
Jo and Aleecia in the Plaza de Armas, Cusco
Yum … steak and seafood at Uchu Peruvian Steakhouse, Cusco
The stunning Plaza de Armas, Cusco
One of the many staircases on the hike up to Machu Picchu
Jo and Aleecia on the hike up to Machu Picchu
Our first mist covered glimpse of Machu Picchu
Stunning Machu Picchu!
Stunning Machu Picchu!
Stunning Machu Picchu!
Jo and Machu Picchu!
The incredible Inca Bridge
The incredible Inca Bridge
Exploring the ancient city of Machu Picchu
We were surprised to see llamas at Machu Picchu
We were surprised to see llamas on the terraces at Machu Picchu
Beautiful ruins, Machu Picchu
David and Aleecia at the Main Gate, Machu Picchu
A small army of workers help to preserve and keep Machu Picchu looking its best!
Beautiful ruins, Machu Picchu
Beautiful ruins, Machu Picchu
Beautiful ruins, Machu Picchu
Inti Watana stone, Machu Picchu
Beautiful views, Machu Picchu
Beautiful ruins, Machu Picchu
Beautiful ruins, Machu Picchu
Beautiful views, Machu Picchu
Aleecia exploring Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Beautiful views, Machu Picchu
Beautiful views, Machu Picchu
Beautiful views, Machu Picchu
Views of Machu Picchu on the way to the Sun Gate
Views of Machu Picchu on the way to the Sun Gate
Incan ruins at Ollantaytambo
Pinkuylluna, Inca storehouses near Ollantaytambo
Pinkuylluna, Inca storehouses near Ollantaytambo
Incan ruins near Ollantaytambo
View of Cusco from the San Cristobal Church, Cusco
Exploring Cusco’s historic streets
View of Cusco from the San Cristobal Church, Cusco
Cusco’s Twelve Angled Stone
We love Cusco’s old Incan walls!
Qurikancha with Convent of Santo Domingo above, Cusco
Qurikancha with Convent of Santo Domingo above, Cusco
Qurikancha with Convent of Santo Domingo above, Cusco
We made time to visit Cusco’s Pisco Museum!
How to make a “Pisco Sour” …
David learning how to make a killer Pisco Sour
The finished product … a yummy pisco sour!
Aleecia learning how to make a killer Pisco Sour
Jo and Aleecia enjoying a ride on a traditional reed boat, Lake Titicaca
Jo and Aleecia enjoying a ride on a traditional reed boat, Lake Titicaca
Jo and Aleecia enjoying a ride on a traditional reed boat, Lake Titicaca
We visited one of the Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca
Mobiles, Uros Floating Island, Lake Titicaca
Uros Floating Island, Lake Titicaca
Old style house construction, Uros Floating Island, Lake Titicaca
Old style house construction, Uros Floating Island, Lake Titicaca
New house construction, Uros Floating Island, Lake Titicaca
Waiting to be assigned a “host mother”, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
The harbour, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Views on our walk to our home stay, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Our host mother outside her house, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
David inspecting our room, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Aleecia’s bedroom was up a little staircase! Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Our bedroom for the night … under the stairs, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
We love the traditional local outfits! Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Church tower in the main square, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Statue in the main square, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
We hiked up to Pachamama to watch the sunset! Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Jo on the way to Pachamama, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
David hiking up to Pachamama, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Views on the way to Pachamama, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Views of Pachatata, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Views of Pachatata, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
David with one of the arches near Pachamama, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Sunset fun, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Sunset fun, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Watching the sunset from Pachamama, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Sunset fun, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Watching the sunset from Pachamama, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Watching the sunset from Pachamama, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
One of the arches near Pachamama, Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Party time … Amantani style!
Party time … Amantani style!
The brilliant muscians at the fiesta! Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Enjoying the fiesta! Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
Party time … Amantani style!
Party time … Amantani style!
Knitting man, Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca
Harbour, Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca
Terraces, Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca
Knitting men, Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca
Main square, Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca
Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca
The cemetery is located right next to the soccer field! Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca
Yum … fresh trout for lunch! Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca
Cute local girl, Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca
Cute local girl, Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca
Local handiwork, Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca
Views on the way to the harbour, Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca
Views on the way to the harbour, Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca
Views on the way to the harbour, Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca
