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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 17: Inti Raymi Winter Solstice Fesitival of the Sun Monday, June 21 … Continue reading
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Chapter 21: Quito, Ecuador. Tuesday, July 13 … Continue reading
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Chapter 24: Cartagena, Colombia Monday, August 2 I emerged from my darkened room into the dazzling morning light. Bucaramanga was almost exactly as I imagined it to be. It was a working type of town. People were busy doing their … Continue reading
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Chapter 30: Iguaçu/Iguazú Falls. Saturday, September 18 It was a night to remember or make that two nights! Really though, after all the journeying and sticking to schedules, this is what it was all about. I could suddenly revert to … Continue reading
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