Entries in Peru
I want buried treasure!
Written by Bessie on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 in Peru
Feelin' normal
If you've ever seen an adventure movie where people go to Peru to steal the gold from ancient kings, Peru is just like that! Feelin' normal
Well sort of. Loads of old rich civilizations inhabited Peru for the last thousands of years, and it seems customary to have buried their rich important people in big tombs with gold and impressive stuff. By now though a lot of it is gone. The Spanish, when they conquered here, had a pretty thorough system to dig up graves and take the treasures back to the queen, so much of it was taken by them. But over the years people find more tombs buried deep in what just looks like a sand pile, and with lots of sand piles around, who knows what you can find!
Super Chill-Out Time in Huanchaco, Peru
Written by Bessie on Sunday, December 21, 2008 in Peru
Feelin' amused
Traveling sometimes can get just downright exhausting. Early bus rides, loud neighbors, and crazy adventures are all part of the fun, but they can wear on you after a while, and that would be about now. Kyle went back home for a week for family fun and excitement, and meanwhile, I'm doing the least bit possible.Feelin' amused
I'm not one that can easily laze around, but Huanchaco, Peru sort of inspires a person to do just that. It's a little fisherman village where the sun rises and sets every day, and that's some of the biggest excitement you'll encounter. Here are some highlights:
Nazca Lines & Creepy Skeletons
Written by Bessie on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 in Peru
Feelin' normal
I've been really looking forward to Peru, and it's not disappointing. Mysterious shapes in the sand and well preserved old mummies, what more can you ask for?Feelin' normal
Flying over the Nazca Lines
So the truth about the Nazca Lines is that no one really knows who built them or why. After seeing them, I think those alien conspiracy theories are just crazy talk. To me, it's obvious that some ancient civilzation created these figures in the sand as tributes to gods. Some guess it was part of a ritual to walk the lines. The best scientific guesses are that they were made by a Nazca civilization about 900 BC to 600 AD. There are pottery and things that replicate the same shapes in the sand.
A Plethora of Photos: Monasterio de Santa Catalina
Written by Kyle on Friday, December 26, 2008 in Peru
Feelin' normal
Without a camera, the Monestary of Santa Catalina is not that exciting. With a camera, the opportunities abound for some fun photo taking. Enjoy!Feelin' normal
The Bold and Beautiful Machu Picchu
Written by Bessie on Monday, December 29, 2008 in Peru
Feelin' excited
"A trip to South America without going to Machu Picchu would feel incomplete." I've heard this time and again, and I finally understand. It's the sort of place that not only is the construction impressive, but the landscape is so dramatic you sort of can't help to stand with your mouth and eyes wide-open taking it all in. The Incans were sure flexing their muscles when they built this one.Feelin' excited
"Discovering" the City
