I’m back in Toronto writing this post after what will certainly be one of the most memorable weeks in my life. Shortly after my last post, the group was scheduled to begin what we hoped would be the highlight of our tour. A trip to Agues Calientes where, we hoped, we’d get a head start [...]

It’s safe to say that if you’re a resident of Cusco, Peru you’re most likely working in the tourism industry. As the gateway city to Machu Pichu and the many trails that lead there, Cusco is a city who’s future is so dependant on it’s past.
From the time Liz and I arrived at our [...]

You can’t go to the rainforest and not expect rain. But when it downpours from 4am till late afternoon you start wondering if maybe you should have picked a sunny destination for your holiday.
With some patience, good local food and a yoga break, the afternoon came soon enough for our group to move on [...]

On Monday Liz and I departed Toronto for Peru for a two week tour. We’re travelling light, with no more than a backpack and a daypack each as we’ll be trekking through the Amazon, hiking to Machu Pichu (assisted by a train ride, since we’re not that adventurous) and visiting Cusco, Lake Titicaca and Puno [...]