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Chapter 8: Northern Chile Wednesday, April 14 I now travelled up the Panamericana Route 5 to Antofagasta.  The bus then climbed Route 25, reaching Calama at sunrise.  Throngs of workers soon began filling the city streets.  We arrived in San … Continue reading

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Chapter 9:  Arequipa, Peru Until the age of 18 I never went on holiday.  There was a short stay at my Nain’s farm back in the late 1970s, but that was less than a mile from where I lived!  A … Continue reading

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Chapter 10: First impressions of Cusco Wednesday, April 28                                                                … Continue reading

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Chapter 11: Language classes in Cusco Monday, May 3 Clear skies had led to a cold night in my top floor room.  I could have done with another blanket.  I began my Spanish classes at the FairPlay School at 10am.  … Continue reading

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Chapter 12:  Cold Cusco Nights Monday, May 10 A subdued sense overcame me during breakfast.  Was this lethargy something more profound than feeling under the weather?  My pale expression remained with me as I arrived for Spanish class.  I soon … Continue reading

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Chapter 13: Home Stay in Cusco Monday, May 17 Over breakfast I further acquainted myself with two ladies from New York State, Liz and Sue.  They were mature characters enjoying a bit of stimulating adventure in their retirement.  Their view … Continue reading

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Chapter 14:  Machu Picchu Monday, May 24 I was up for breakfast at a strangely early time.  Rosa, with her big smile, welcomed me back to the house.  I wanted to play some guitar, but a cut finger made it … Continue reading

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Chapter 15:  Health and Hospital Monday, June 7 Since Cameron’s departure I felt quite subdued and a little desolate.  However, my return to Spanish class rewarded me with a big hug from Ana.  She remarked that I looked a lot … Continue reading

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Chapter 16:  Boleto Turistico Del Cusco Monday, June 14 Cusco’s night-time street sounds were something I quickly got used to.  Loud thumping music and barking dogs were a frequent experience around the San Blas neighbourhood.  It just added to the … Continue reading

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Chapter 17:  Inti Raymi Winter Solstice Fesitival of the Sun Monday, June 21                                                        … Continue reading

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