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Forum: South America
Apr 24th, 2019, 04:55 AM
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Posted By indiancouple

You are welcome mb222. Enjoy !

You are welcome mb222. Enjoy !
Forum: South America
Mar 16th, 2018, 02:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

We had arranged a guide in advance through our...

We had arranged a guide in advance through our hotel at Aguas Calientes. He accompanied us on the bus journey from Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu site, and gave us an excellent understanding of...
Forum: South America
Mar 13th, 2018, 07:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

When you refer to the "fun" on the return train...

When you refer to the "fun" on the return train journey, are you referring to the fashion show which the train staff put up ? I thought that was enjoyable too.
Forum: South America
Feb 21st, 2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

mlgb, unfortunately we were in Arequipa on...

mlgb, unfortunately we were in Arequipa on Christmas day, when almost everything was closed. I had not realized this while making the bookings. So many of the good sights that you refer to were...
Forum: South America
Feb 21st, 2018, 04:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

This brings me to the end of my Trip Report. Hope...

This brings me to the end of my Trip Report. Hope you enjoyed it. We did enjoy Peru, but if I had to do it again, I might have cut out Arequipa. Would be happy to answer any questions.
Forum: South America
Feb 21st, 2018, 04:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

Day 10 : Monday, Dec 25th : Got up late and had...

Day 10 : Monday, Dec 25th :
Got up late and had a leisurely breakfast. Great views from hotel rooftop restaurant, of the plaza with the mountains in background.

We left and walked to the Mercado...
Forum: South America
Feb 21st, 2018, 02:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

Day 9 : Sunday, Dec 24th : We had to get up...

Day 9 : Sunday, Dec 24th :
We had to get up very early, and leave the hotel by 5:45 am. We caught a 7:10 am flight to Arequipa, reaching at 8 am. The taxi from the hotel was waiting for us, and we...
Forum: South America
Feb 20th, 2018, 11:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

kja, I don't quite remember how long we spent at...

kja, I don't quite remember how long we spent at the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art ; my guess would be about 90 minutes or so. It was the only museum we visited in Cusco.

Thus far, even I have...
Forum: South America
Feb 20th, 2018, 07:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

Day 8 : Saturday, Dec 23rd : Once again, a...

Day 8 : Saturday, Dec 23rd :
Once again, a leisurely start to our day, followed by a hearty breakfast at the hotel. This morning, we went to the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, which was half a block...
Forum: South America
Feb 20th, 2018, 07:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

Day 7 : Friday, Dec 22 : Another leisurely...

Day 7 : Friday, Dec 22 :
Another leisurely wake-up, and nice breakfast at hotel. We had booked a free walking tour of Cusco, which started somewhere near the main plaza at 10 am. Turned out to be a...
Forum: South America
Feb 19th, 2018, 06:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

Day 6 : Thursday, Dec 21st : For the first time...

Day 6 : Thursday, Dec 21st :
For the first time in this trip, we did not need to set an alarm clock to wake us up. But by force of habit, we were up early. Got ready at a slow pace, and reported for...
Forum: South America
Feb 19th, 2018, 06:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

Given that we were visiting in December, the...

Given that we were visiting in December, the start of the rainy season, we knew that the weather could be iffy. Hence we had planned two trips to MP. I am so glad that we did, and the viewing the...
Forum: South America
Feb 19th, 2018, 06:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

Day 5 : Wednesday, Dec 20th : Today we got up...

Day 5 : Wednesday, Dec 20th :
Today we got up really early, and finished our breakfast, as we had morning viewing tickets for MP for the day. We left by bus to MP and were at the gate of MP by 8:15...
Forum: South America
Feb 19th, 2018, 06:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

Day 4 : Tuesday, Dec 19th : We had to get up...

Day 4 : Tuesday, Dec 19th :
We had to get up early today and finish breakfast, as we had an 8 am train to Machu Picchu. We left most of our luggage behind, and carried only small packs with us,...
Forum: South America
Feb 19th, 2018, 01:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

Day 3 : Monday, Dec 18th : We got up early and...

Day 3 : Monday, Dec 18th :
We got up early and had breakfast at the hotel, which was pretty decent. Had booked a taxi at 7:45 am to go to Lima airport. We checked out of 3B Barranco. It had been a...
Forum: South America
Feb 19th, 2018, 01:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

Thanks everyone for the accolades - mlgb, kja,...

Thanks everyone for the accolades - mlgb, kja, crellston and nicole b. If I remember, it was mlgb who had pushed me into staying at 3B, and I am glad for that.
Forum: South America
Feb 18th, 2018, 07:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

Day 2 : Sunday: Dec 17th : We landed at Lima on...

Day 2 : Sunday: Dec 17th :
We landed at Lima on time at 6 am. The immigration process was thankfully very quick, with no lines. Quick baggage retrieval as well. We changed a few dollars to soles at...
Forum: South America
Feb 18th, 2018, 08:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,797
Posted By indiancouple

10 days in Peru : 2017 Trip Report

We returned from a 10 day trip of Peru almost two months ago (in December 2017), and have been so busy that I am posting this trip report after an unusually long gap. Thankfully, I have my trip...
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