Category Archives: Peru

Cusco and Machu Picchu

Posted on October 10, 2013 by 5 on the go

Having realised it was a 21-hour bus ride from Lima to Cusco (the main gateway to Machu Picchu), we decided to fly instead. The flights aren’t outrageously expensive and we really couldn’t face 21-hours on a bus with three children. … Continue reading →

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Lima: run-ins with the police and kids days out (not on the same day!)

Posted on October 3, 2013 by 5 on the go

Our time in Lima didn’t start out very well, with John having a run-in with the police twice  in as many days. Firstly, after arriving from the night bus, we went to the hostel we had booked over the phone. … Continue reading →

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The north coast of Peru

Posted on September 18, 2013 by 5 on the go

We had a lovely month in Cuenca but we felt it was time to move on and explore Peru. We took the night bus to Peru and had planned to get off at Mancora, having been told it was a … Continue reading →

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