At last I’m able to write my last budget post of our trip! I know this series wasn’t a favorite of my readers just as it wasn’t a favorite of mine to write, but I persevered and have now documented every dollar, mile, and point we’ve spent on our one-year, RTW trip. I wanted to […]
In Cusco and Lima, Peru
It made not only geographical sense but also historical sense to next go to Cusco (aka Cuzco)—the historic capital of the Inca Empire—after our visit to Machu Picchu. Situated up in the mountains, Cusco sits at 11,200 feet, and we immediately felt the effects of the elevation as we trudged up the steep path to our […]
Mesmerized by Machu Picchu
Visiting Machu Picchu was one of the top things we were looking forward to on our RTW trip. We had heard of the remarkably preserved ancient Incan city set high up in the mountains and couldn’t wait to see it with our own eyes. And, as a bonus, it allowed us to check off one […]