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RDM GO RTW.

5 people. 13 countries. 1 year.
EN ROUTE | IMAGE GALLERIES FROM THE PLACES WE GO, THE THINGS WE DO, SEE, AND LEARN FROM.
LIMA, PERU | Sept 23 - 26, 2014
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AGUAS CALIENTES/MACHUPICCHU, PERU | Oct 3 - 4, 2014
![]() It's 4:30 am and we are boarding to Machupicchu... | ![]() ...Marco and Bella are not thrilled about the departure time. | ![]() The only perky ones amongst us five. Nobody should be this excited at 4:30 am. But it's MACHUPICCHU, people! |
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![]() Marco and I made this delicious Peruvian dish - Causa Acevichada - during our private cooking lesson at the amazing Tree House restaurant! | ![]() The many faces of pisco. | ![]() Our tree house room in Aguas Calientes. |
![]() Buenos dias. | ![]() Our tree house room in Aguas Calientes. | ![]() On the way to Machupicchu. |
![]() Child being carried on her mother's back. | ![]() View of the valley from Machupicchu. | ![]() Path to the old Inca bridge. |
![]() Path to the old Inca bridge. | ![]() The old Inca bridge. | ![]() The old Inca bridge. |
![]() Path to the old Inca bridge. | ![]() Path to the old Inca bridge. | ![]() Glorious Machupicchu! |
![]() Machupicchu. | ![]() Bella takes in Machupicchu. | ![]() Marco takes in Machupicchu. |
![]() Machupicchu. | ![]() Machupicchu. | ![]() Machupicchu. |
![]() Machupicchu. | ![]() Llama! | ![]() Llamas. |
![]() Machupicchu. | ![]() Machupicchu. | ![]() Little hare taking a nap in Machupicchu. |
![]() Machupicchu. | ![]() Machupicchu. | ![]() Machupicchu. |
![]() Machupicchu. | ![]() Machupicchu. | ![]() Bus ride uphill to Machupicchu. |
![]() Our amazing lodge in Aguas Calientes, Rupa Wasi. | ![]() Our amazing lodge in Aguas Calientes, Rupa Wasi. | ![]() The 5 star restaurant Tree House across from Rupa Wasi lodge. |
![]() Perurail to Machupicchu. | ![]() It was 5 am and we were boarding the train to Machupicchu from Ollantaytambo. | ![]() Top of the world! |
![]() We made it. Worth every difficult breath and every inch climbed. |
![]() Atop the ruins in Pisac! | ![]() Terraces in the ruins of Pisac | ![]() At the center of the town of Pisac. |
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![]() Our fantastic guide in Peru, Isaias. | ![]() Pisco! | ![]() At the center of the town of Pisac. |
![]() Terraces in the ruins of Pisac. | ![]() Sprouting from the rocks. | ![]() Pisac. |
![]() Pisac. | ![]() Pisac. | ![]() Playing the explorer. |
![]() Treacherous path. | ![]() Gretchen and Marco in Pisac. | ![]() Through the rock tunnel. |
![]() Pisac. | ![]() View of the ancient terraces in Pisac. | ![]() View of the ancient terraces in Pisac. |
![]() Pisac. | ![]() Pisac. | ![]() Pisac. |
![]() Empanada baker in Pisac. | ![]() View from the road to Pisac. | ![]() Naughty Macaw. |
![]() Condor. | ![]() Llama! | ![]() Towards Pisac. |
![]() Towards Pisac. | ![]() Peruvian caravan. | ![]() Leaving Ollantaytambo towards Pisac. |
![]() On the road from Chinchero. | ![]() On the road from Chinchero. | ![]() Weaver's expert hands. |
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![]() Little helper. | ![]() Little helper. | ![]() The amazing weavers of Chinchero. |
![]() The amazing weavers of Chinchero. | ![]() Market in Chinchero. | ![]() Market in Chinchero. |
![]() Market in Chinchero. | ![]() Market in Chinchero. | ![]() Market in Chinchero. |
![]() Maracuya - Passion fruit. | ![]() Market in Chinchero. | ![]() Market in Chinchero. |
![]() Market in Chinchero. | ![]() Women in typical Peruvian attire. | ![]() Women in typical Peruvian attire. |
![]() Women in typical Peruvian attire. | ![]() Woman in typical Peruvian attire. | ![]() The pre-Inca ruins and rock formations in Chinchero. |
![]() The pre-Inca ruins and rock formations in Chinchero. | ![]() This old woman was drying potatoes in one of the large ancient terraces at the ruins. | ![]() The pre-Inca ruins and rock formations in Chinchero. |
![]() Sheep! | ![]() Fire. | ![]() A valley on the way to Chinchero. |
![]() A valley on the way to Chinchero. |
OLLANTAYTAMBO, PERU | Sept 26 - Oct 3, 2014
![]() Street vendor near main square. | ![]() Near the main square in Ollantaytambo. | ![]() Election time in Peru! |
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![]() Traffic jam due to a political rally near the ruins. | ![]() Market just outside the entrance to the ruins. | ![]() Market just outside the entrance to the ruins. |
![]() Fruit seller just outside the entrance to the ruins. | ![]() Market just outside the entrance to the ruins. | ![]() Best maracuya and mango smoothie. |
![]() Near the small bridge to the ruins. | ![]() Market just outside the entrance to the ruins. | ![]() Gretchen at the Ollantaytambo Inca ruins. |
![]() Ollantaytambo Inca ruins. | ![]() Ollantaytambo Inca ruins. | ![]() Ollantaytambo Inca ruins. |
![]() Ollantaytambo Inca ruins. | ![]() Ollantaytambo Inca ruins. | ![]() Ollantaytambo Inca ruins. |
![]() Ollantaytambo Inca ruins. | ![]() Ollantaytambo Inca ruins. | ![]() Ollantaytambo Inca ruins. |
![]() Ollantaytambo Inca ruins. | ![]() View of Apu Lodge (yellow house) from the Ollantaytambo Inca ruins. | ![]() Ollantaytambo Inca ruins. |
![]() Ollantaytambo Inca ruins. | ![]() Hammocks at Apu Lodge! | ![]() This small stream comes from the mountains and runs through town where people sometimes wash their clothes in. |
![]() The small alleys of Ollantaytambo. | ![]() There are lots of stray dogs in Ollantaytambo. | ![]() Strolling towards the main square. |
![]() Stuck in traffic at the entrance to the town. | ![]() Vendor outside the central market. | ![]() Mercado Central. |
![]() Mercado Central. | ![]() Mercado Central. | ![]() Mercado Central. |
![]() Restaurant at the main square. | ![]() Restaurant on the way to the train station. | ![]() The quaint Hearts Cafe'. |
![]() Apparently you can go anywhere from Ollantaytambo. | ![]() Store at the main square. | ![]() Political rally. |
![]() Meow. | ![]() These statues offer protection to the houses that have them on their rooftops. | ![]() Store just outside the ruins. |
![]() Sneaking out of the health clinic. | ![]() Typical facade in Ollantaytambo. | ![]() Bella and Heather doing math at the Muya Cafe' next to the train tracks. |
![]() Perurail train to Macchupichu. | ![]() Muya Cafe'. | ![]() A Perurail wagon awaiting the next train. |
![]() These colorful vehicles are modified motorcycles - called motor taxis. |
CUSCO, PERU | Oct 4 - 7, 2014
![]() The stunning landscape of Sacsayhuaman. | ![]() Cusco at night. | ![]() The moon as seen from the Cusco Planetarium. |
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![]() Peruvian women gathered around Sacsayhuaman. | ![]() Sacsayhuaman. | ![]() Cusco as seen from Sacsayhuaman. |
![]() The slider rocks in Sacsayhuaman. Not to be missed! | ![]() The slider rocks in Sacsayhuaman. | ![]() The magnificent ruins of Sacsayhuaman. Notice the upside-down steps. |
![]() The magnificent ruins of Sacsayhuaman. | ![]() View from the road to the ruins of Cusco. | ![]() Plaza in Cusco. |
![]() No, it's not a gay pride flag. Curiously, it is the symbol of Cusco. | ![]() Tallarin Saltado, one of the best dishes I had in Peru. | ![]() The AMAZING and invigorating Caldo Blanco! |
![]() Incredible mountains on the road to Ollantaytambo. | ![]() This altar had two bottles of bleach sitting on it. Go figure. | ![]() One of the most elaborate baroque altars in Peru, in the Catedral de Santo Domingo. |
![]() The last Supper as interpreted by a Peruvian artist. Notice the roasted guinea pig on the center. | ![]() Snowed peaks on the road to Ollantaytambo. | ![]() Donkey! |
![]() Our laundry drying atop the building terrace. | ![]() School children outside a restaurant in Cusco. | ![]() Street cart in Cusco. |
![]() These ladies and their cute lambs will demand cash if you take their picture. | ![]() Road to Ollantaytambo from Cusco. | ![]() Detail of the Arco de San Francisco. |
![]() Street vendor in Cusco. | ![]() Apu was one of the political parties running for representation. | ![]() Election day with street vendors. |
![]() Stray dogs abound in Cusco. | ![]() Look at all those chickens! | ![]() Alleyway near Plaza de Armas. |
![]() Arco de San Francisco. | ![]() Public phone, a rarity. | ![]() Creepy snake flower bed near Plaza de Armas. |
![]() Boys playing soccer near Plaza de Armas. | ![]() Entering Cusco. | ![]() Cusco has its own Christ statue, curiously donated by the Palestinians. |
![]() View from the Starbucks at Plaza de Armas. | ![]() Old colonial alley in Cusco. | ![]() Plaza de Armas. |
![]() Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus, from Plaza de Armas. | ![]() Old balcony at the Starbucks. | ![]() The Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus, founded by Jesuits in the 1500's, had to fight with the Pope himself to stay here. |
![]() View from Plaza de Armas in Cusco. |
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PISAC, PERU | Sept 28, 2014
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![]() Leaving Seattle on September 22! | ![]() Lima at night. | ![]() First snafu of the trip: had to sleep at a hotel. Read the blog to find out more! |
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![]() Punto Azul in Lima: some of the best food in the city! | ![]() Tile floor at Punto Azul. | ![]() My favorite Peruvian dish: pulpo a oliva (Octopus in black olive sauce.) |
![]() Colorful decor at Punto Azul. | ![]() Punto Azul. | ![]() Alameda in Lima. |
![]() Old fashioned barber shop. | ![]() Rodrigo gets the old fashioned treatment. | ![]() Choco Museo. |
![]() We had a chocolate making class at the Choco Museo. | ![]() Miraflores is the best neighborhood in Lima. | ![]() Las Brujas de Conchiche: unforgettable gastro experience. |
![]() Mural depicting the actual brujas at the restaurant. | ![]() Lucuma mousse! | ![]() Another Peruvian favorite: Aji de Gallina. |
![]() Causa Rellena de Cangrejo - Crab "Causa". Causa is a Peruvian dish made of mashed potatoes. | ![]() Pisco Sour, the national drink. Unreal! | ![]() Lucuma, the fruit. Somewhere between an avocado and a bread fruit. |
![]() Drinkable yogurt! |
CHINCHERO, PERU | Sept 29, 2014
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