KPVM World Travels

Today we were supposed to visit Machu Picchu. However, there was a rail strike,  as I alluded to in my earlier posts, and  we were unable to get there. I know you were hoping I would make it there and post pictures. So, for those of you, here are some posts from friends, who had made it to the site a year or two ago. Funny thing....I still got a pin and certificate commemorating my accomplishment! I won't tell if you don't. 😁

We arrived at the port of Pisco, Peru and it is a very dry and arid place. We didn't do any sightseeing, but rather got on a bus and headed straight to the airport to fly to Cusco. Here are some drive-by pictures.  This monument was in the middle of nowhere. It is the entrance to the construction of Los Portales, a new resort community. Probably the next Palm Springs. This is the typical mode of transportation for Peru. Royal Caribbean chartered flights for us and while everyone was crammed 3 to a row, I was relegated to the back and had plenty of room to stretch out.          When we arrived in Cusco, elevation 11,200 feet, our tour buses were ready for us under a sign that touted Machu Picchu. I still had my fingers crossed. We were greeted by locals, who gave us Mundo tea and a flower bouquet. Both of which were supposed to help with the  altitude.                     Then it was off to lunch at Organika, an all-organic Peruvian Restaurant. The food was fresh and delicious. Some

Tomorrow we head to Machu Picchu from Pisco. We leave at O'dark thirty. We spend 1/2 a day traveling to Cusco and then we do some sightseeing. I will be staying at the five star Hotel Monasterio, which in its former life was a monastery. I am soooo looking forward to a hot bath! Then they will be hosting a Gala for us at an old convent. The next day we head to Machu Picchu. There is currently a train strike going on, so fingers crossed we make it there. Then it's back to our hotel and the next day we catch up with our Ship/Home in Lima. For those of you keeping up with this journal, here is something to entertain you. Here are some towel animals my steward has been leaving me. Can you believe it, it's been 7 weeks since the start of this adventure. Time flies when you are having fun! I think it's a Duck. Definitely an Elephant A Lamb A Bear My Favorite a Sad Little Something                       I've kept this one and it stays on my night stand