Monthly Archives: October 2013

PISCO SOUR

Posted on October 29, 2013 by

We loved Peru; the friendly people, the history, the ruins, the food, the landscape, especially the wild, mountainous terrain around the sacred Valley. But there are large areas of unproductive desert. One cannot help noticing the contrast between luxury hotels … Continue reading →

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Santiago

Posted on October 20, 2013 by

On a clear day after rain we flew into Santiago, Chili, it looked lovely with a glittering bracelet of snow-capped peaks surrounding the city. I was surprised to find, pepper trees, just like those in playgrounds all over Australia. But, … Continue reading →

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  Peru was a total buzz. I had longed to visit  Machu Picchu ever since hearing of it being hacked out of the jungle. The splendid location among towering mountains, the fact that it had remained hidden for so long … Continue reading →

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