Hola Amigos!
The wedding is March 24th!
Peru is still a handful of months away but there are a few things everyone can be doing now before coming. I've posted here a list of preparations and some points to make about the type of trip you'll be taking!
The biggest update is that the wedding is going to be at a beach house on the Pacific. U.S. travelers will be busing to the city (roughly 2 - 3 hours away) on Thursday the 22nd and returning to Lima on Sunday the 25th. When we get back to Lima we will stay one night and then fly to Cusco and see Machu Picchu. After staying in Cusco a couple days we'll come back to Lima around March 29th or 30th. Looking very forward to seeing this wonder of the world with you.
You're going to need to save some money. I've been to Peru twice now both times I stayed for just over two weeks and spent around 2,000 on flights and stay and food and doing things. I've never gone to Machu Picchu before though so that will add to your traveling expenses if you choose to go.
You're going to need to save some money. I've been to Peru twice now both times I stayed for just over two weeks and spent around 2,000 on flights and stay and food and doing things. I've never gone to Machu Picchu before though so that will add to your traveling expenses if you choose to go.
To do:
1 - get your passports. When you leave, make a copy of it and leave the copy with someone.
2 - start looking at tickets.
3 - decide when you would like to come. You can show up whenever you want but I won't be helping you get around or picking up people from the airport until the 18th. You MUST arrive by the 21st. When you book your flight make sure you land in Lima on the 21st (some flights are overnight).
4 - Be budgeting about $1,300 for your flight, a hundred or so for the flight to Cusco, then depending on how long you stay $30 per night in hotels (cheap ones) $10 per night in hostels and about $15-20 a day for food. Don't forget about money you'd like to spend on museums and entertainment and... alcohol.
5 - Research some history on Lima, Peru, Incans, Machu Picchu, Francisco Pizzaro and the Shining Path (Peru's Maoist terrorist faction).
6 - Pack SUPER light.
Know this!
1 - Peru is not 3rd world but is a developing country.
2 - There are no public restrooms.
3 - Do not drink the water from the tap (unless you're about to die).
4 - There are earthquakes.
5 - DO NOT FLUSH YOUR TOILET PAPER! Wipe, fold it up nice, and put it in the bin next to the throne.
6 - U.S. travelers are easy targets. Be careful who you trust.
7 - They speak Spanish only prepare to be completely helpless.
8 - Transportation consists of jumping on combis (buses that don't really stop for you) packed with people or negotiating cab fares with taxi drivers. You'll get gringo discount ;)
9 - Bring meds for your stomach because the food is very different. Your American tummies will have to do some adjusting which may include some upset. Try not to get worms or you'll be on the toilet the whole time...
Be ready to go with the flow. I'm not going to be able to tour everyone around all day everyday so you have to be ready to travel, take some risks, struggle with communicating, struggle with ordering meals, and venturing out independently. I'll have a couple itineraries planned for two weeks that will include group things each day towards the evenings and some full days if you'd like.
I'm going to be writing what I can on the blog to inform everyone so keep up with it! And don't hesitate to ask questions. That is the best way you are going to know what you have to do and how things are gonna go down!
Mucho Amor,
Steven y Patricia
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