Lima

I didnt go to Nasca, Ika, or Huaraz. Plans change pretty quick. On the way north I went to Pisco and Paracas for a few nights. I stopped in Lima for a night, but now Im going to stay here and learn how to surf for the rest of the week.

Not going to Bolivia

Going into Bolivia would have cost me $135, so I skipped Cocacabana and La Paz. Im in Arequipa today. I think Im going to go to Nazca tonight then Ica. After spending a few days in these places I want to head to Huaraz because there is a lot of treking, so we will see if this happens or my plans change.

Lake Titicaca and a floating island

Mach Picchu and Wynapicchu

The top picture was taken from Wynapicchu, which is the big mountain on the right in the bottom picture. Only 400 people are allowed to hike Wynapicchu a day, so we woke up at 4am to make sure we got a spot.

Puno

Checked out Mach Picchu and hiked Wynapicchu. Just got into Puno at 5 am this morning, so Im going to chech out Lake Titticacca for a couple days. I am probably going to Copa Cobana in Bolivia then heading to the south coast of Peru and up from there.

Machu Picchu

Im taking the bus to St Maria then a taxi to St Teresa for the night. Then tomorrow I will take a taxi to Hidroelectrica then walk to Aguas Calientes, and stay the night there before going into Machu Picchu. I should be back in Cusco Monday night.

Pictures from San Blas

Lima

Just flew into Lima for the night. Glad to be out of Panama City because it is not a clean or fun place to be. Im probably going to fly to Cusco tomorrow morning and stay there for a few days to get acclimated before hiking too much.

San Blas

Just got back to Panama City from San Blas. It was beautiful. For 25 $ a day you get 3 meals, a bed, and a ride to a different beach everyday.

Leaving Panama for a bit

So things have changed a little. Im going to San Blas at 4:30 tomorrow morning. Im not sure where that is, but it looks like paradise.

Panama

Just got into Panama and found the hostels without any hasles. Im staying in Panama City for at least one night, but I might try to get out of the city tomorrow.

October 5th 2009

Vermont foliage.

Tomorrow my flight leaves Burlington Vermont at 4:30pm.  There is a 12 hour layover in JFK, and I land in Panama City 11am on Wednesday October 7th.