Some 43 years ago, Mrs. Russell, my 4th grade teacher at Edison Elementary located in South Tacoma assigned me to complete a report on Peru. I earned an "A" on that report. Ever since that report I have wanted to visit Peru. And now I have.
I climbed to the top of Machu Picchu, twice. The second climb I sat on top next to the Inca Trail and ate lunch.
I danced with topless indigenous Bora women in costume.
I at grubs shish-co-bob. (Needed salt).
Ate fruits and nuts I had never seen before.
Smelled Belen market, and smiled with its people.
MotoKars!
Bought from the markets witch doctor a small bottle of oil for a blister I developed on both calves of my legs. She said all you need to do is put on blister twice a day and 'believe' it will work. Hell of a blister on my calves from the top of both boots I wore on a 5 hour hot wet jungle walk.
Walked on two Uro floating islands.
Walked and sweat and walked and sweat. Rode boats and sweat. Swam and sweat. Slept and sweat. Fed Monkeys and sweat. Held a frik'en big snake and sweat. Explored the jungle with a fine and honorable guide named Jino and sweat. And more and sweat. I still have many pictures to post.
Flying on 12 different flights in two weeks.
I have fulfilled a 4th grade goal which has left me with many sweet dreams.
Cool.
My room for my last night in Peru. Drinking a Cusquena. On the 4th floor. Great view. With fireworks right now outside in this big city. The Latins sure like their fireworks. Dogs barking. Kids playing. Someone driving by shouting of what he has for sale ...
Here's the link to Limper Bed And Breakfast, Lima, Peru:
https://www.facebook.com/limper.alojamientos.9?fref=ts
Call by pay phone for pick up. (A taxi driver will be standing either by the Domestic flight, or International flight entrance/exit (depending on your incoming flight) of the airport. The taxi driver will be holding a sign up with your name. Pick up receiver. Put in the pay phone at least 1 Soles coin. Dial 992105125.
Very nice and honest people here. Very clean. FAST WiFi. Close to airport. Not the nicest neighborhood so this is the place to stay overnight waiting for a next day flight or tour. No need to leave. Ask reception down stairs for a menu of whatever you want delivered to eat that night. Ask the front desk for a taxi of where ever you would like to go. Keep their phone # handy for pickup back to Limper B&B. You pay the front dest for the taxi...NOT the taxi driver. Keeps things honest. The first night I stayed I ordered 1/4 pollo dinner with salad and Fry's and a variety of sauces. Was delivered fast. They have a variety of menu's to choose from for delivered food. I wanted to try the delivered pizza tonight but I am still full from my visit to McD's at the airport.
So what did it cost?
Pickup at airport.
Room
Satellite TV... I am watching CNN right now.
FAST WiFi, I am posting right now.
Very clean and comfortable.
Reception speaks English.
Breakfast: Last time was a variety of bread, butter, jam, fresh fruit juice, coffee or a variety of tea's, whole strawberries floating in pink yogurt with a dash chocolate...
Wake up.
Taxi back to airport.
Total 190 soles.
190 soles divided by today's exchange rate of 2.8 equals $67.85.
I was advised by Jack of 4-Corners in Grand Coulee, Washington State, USA that Peruvians are friendly. I agree.
It will be nice to be at home again, too.
Sweet dreams...
:)
Ivan
Good night, Lima.
