Tariy 2009 – Day 7.
I woke up excited knowing that tonight I would be reaching the culmination of my trip by arriving at Máncora. I had spent the night in Trujillo, having spent the previous day exploring its culinary delights. Having spent some time in Trujillo the previous year, I was more then ready to set out and explore the new.
I headed out of my claustrophobic, albeit budget hostel room and into the warm autumn breeze of Trujillo. Once again I found myself ducking for shade as the day heated up, I had a couple of errands to do before heading for Chiclayo, Piura and on to Máncora. After I had picked up breakfast (egg roll with juice) as well as my laundry I headed for the Linea bus station [Continue reading...]
By: Josh Lowe
The first weekend in Lima has passed, and new traditions learned. Saturday night I was introduced to the Lima club scene where the majority of the locals hang out. I think we left the house around 11:30 or so, as the “discotecques” don’t fill up till later, and stay open until the last person leaves, which is often after sunrise. The cab ride there was interesting. We definitely crossed over into the oncoming traffic lane on more than one occasion, as apparently it enabled us to cut out a few blocks of travel. Seems a bit hectic, but the drivers do stay focused on the road and aware of other vehicles. After getting over the initial feeling of insanity regarding Lima traffic, I think you can come to [Continue reading...]
The Super Classico of the Pacific, tonight watch life online via the Karikuy blog, the battle of the Pacific Titans. Peru will fight like hell to win against its biggest rival and to dig itself out of the bottom of the qualifying table. Chile looks to stay within the top 4 spots and qualify for the World Cup. Both sides will be eager for a victory, but out of the Monumental Stadium in Lima only one will walk out the winner.
Today at 7:00pm EST watch below as one of the most heated matches this year kicks off in Lima. Here in Peru it is a national holiday, the streets will be empty, the beer will be flowing, and everyone at the edge of their seats, as the most important soccer [Continue reading...]
Posted by Julio C. Tello,
Day 2.
I woke up to the sounds of roosters much like I had on my previous trip although this time around my family had bought a new pup which was eager to shut the roosters up. I dressed in my usual business attire and had a quick breakfast with the family. I was then off to check out local hotels and perhaps find a few agencies to provide guides for Sechin. Once again I was surprised to see that there are no formal agencies where you can go and book your tour of Sechin. Much like in Barranca, there are local guides you can ask around for and depending on their availability they will give you a tour of Sechin and other nearby archaeological sites surrounding [Continue reading...]
