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Arriving in Arequipa Peru

Arequipa Peru is a beautiful city. But. We arrived at 6am. Our overnight bus from Cuzco was comfortable but the driver channeled Ayrton Senna all the way down the Andes. Let me tell you, staying asleep around hairpin turns at 90mph is just not possible. This princess is not good on no sleep. I was Read the Rest…

Colca Canyon Arequipa Peru With Kids

When I asked Renzo, our friendly host at Arequipay Backpackers about the 3-day Colca Canyon hike advertised on their Tours board, he was surprised. He encouraged us to consider the one-day visit to the canyon rim advising that the trek to the bottom of the canyon would be too much for our boys.

Hostel Review Arequipay Backpackers

I chose the Arequipay Backpackers Hostel because of their advertised fun facilities: a movie room, games tables (pool and table tennis) and, as a special reward for my boys after the Inca Trail hike, a PS3.

A Conversation On A Train In Peru

“Mom, where are we staying tonight?” “I don’t know honey” “Mom, are we going back to the Ninos Hotel?” “Maybe honey” “Mom, are we going to stay in Cusco?” “Maybe, maybe not” “Mom!” “Dad!”