We have made chocolate ourselves! But let´s start at the beginning. Cocoa comes from the Andes (Peru, Ecuador, ..) and was cultivated by the locals already 1000 years ago. However, they prepared it with water and chili – which is Read More …
At 5:00, the alarm clock rings. We slept and got ready for breakfast at 5:45. We are not the only ones in the restaurant, everyone looks sleepy – also the coffee helps only conditionally. At 6:30 we got picked up Read More …
It was a long way to Cusco… Due to an earthquake near Arequipa we had to change our route and skip Arequipa by directly hiding to Curso. According to Peru Hop the ride should start at 6pm from Nasca and Read More …
Chris: At 8:00 was going on. We were picked up from the hotel and taken to the airport. There, the passport and the weight were checked and the passengers were classified into the aircraft. Afterwards you had to pay the Read More …
Today we stay in an oasis where less than 100 people lives – and felt like 5000 tourists. As you can see on the map, there is practically only a fortified promenade and a street. Here, hotels and hostels line Read More …
Lima consists of a bunch of different districts. We had choosen to stay in San Isidor but we learned that Milaflores or Barranco would have been better choices. In San Isidor you find the finance and embassy area together with Read More …
Getting picked up at hotel at 8:30 am we arrived on harbour where two boats where waiting. First there was a little confusion which boat we start with but after finding it out we start the trip as the only Read More …
It is hot! It is damp! The sun burns relentlessly. Almost every day at least one rain shower. Welcome to Manaus in the middle of the jungle! This is probably the reason why the facades of the houses are often Read More …
We are in Rio! Our hopes that at least a few speaks english or spanish in an city where millions of tourists comes year per year was blown away on our first day. Execpt the people working at reception in Read More …