Friday, June 29, 2012

Travel Itinerary!

June 30th:  24 hour bus ride to Cusco, lots of reading and reflection time!  Also I've got a guide on Cusco to get through (gracias a Gabriel) and a book on the political and cultural system of the Incas (gracias a mi querida Nagore).  

July 1st:  Arrive in Cusco and head off to Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley.  Exploring ruins and enjoying the sights of the Andes mountains.

July 4th:  Taking the train up to Machu Picchu and hiking for the entire day to explore this incredible archeological wonder!  MUYYYYY emocionada.

July 5-9th:  Urubamba, and other nearby towns and archeological areas of the Sacred Valley.  

July 10th-13th: Exploring the city of Cusco, trying guinea pig is on my list as well as buying gifts for my friends and loved ones, and visiting our Heifer Peru office!

July 14th-18th:  Exploring Arequipa, the White City, about 10 hours away from Cusco.  

July 19th-23rd: Back in Lima, time to pack my year's worth of adventures in South America away in 2 luggages!  I'm sure the nostalgia will set in even before the goodbyes.

July 23rd:  Fly out at night to Chicago, USA

July 24th: Arrive in Chicago, bus up to Madison, and a hearty meal at China Wok awaits me!  I can't wait to see everyone, it's truly been an amazing year.  Thankful for everything.