There are over 4000 separate salt evaporation ponds in this area. They are fed by a salt water Spring and one for each family in the village. The salt income supplements their family.

We spent this day exploring the archeological wonders of the Incan culture.

Terraces & agricultural techniques are stunning.

In one day and two flights we went from the rainforest of the Amazon to the high Andes. From hot, muggy, & mosquitos to bundling up with jackets at 12,000 feet at Cusco.

While we landed in Cusco we travelled to the natural splendors and rich Peruvian tradition of the Sacred Valley. It started with alpacas & weavers.

…how’s this for an unique job….find interesting wildlife in the jungle!

Take a look at the intrepid warrior who went into the jungle and found –

Anaconda

Cobra

Poison dart frog

Poison frog

All barefooted…I had Tall boots & every inch of my body covered / protecting me…

It is almost impossible to fathom how big this river is. We are near the start and it is wicked, wide & deep.

The plants& wildlife is staggering. Birds / amazing. Insects, spiders, snakes, frogs- wild.

Natural beauty / overwhelming

We had to visit the Amazon if going to South America and a river cruise is our choice.

We love being in the river – able to move to different spots and still have a semblance of civilization- loved it!

Iquitos?? Yes / you must start your journey and Iquitos/ the world’s most remote city is a good start.

No toads home there – you must fly or take a boat.

Here are a few pics from city center and notice the dogs paying homage to the ceremony.

Barranco is Lima’s bohemian neighborhood.

Fun street art

Beautiful coastline

Fun restaurants & amazing food

Charming architecture

And all very close to our lodging.