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Sacred Valley, Peru travel guide – The YEH, MEH, NAHs

May 31, 2012 · by Lauren · in Peru, Travel Guides

If Machu Picchu vanished, retrieved by Incan extra-terrestrials, the Sacred Valley would still be a top Peru destination. We visited in mid-March, at the tail end of Peru’s rainy season. I can’t imagine a better time to visit. The valley…

Walking a road, Sacred Valley, Peru photo

Ever in motion on bargained time

May 15, 2012 · by Lauren · in Peru, Travel Stories

At the crossroads to Maras, it’s just us versus one understandably smug taxi driver named David. With no competition or civilization in sight, we abandon all hope of negotiating a lower fare. Instead, we do what we wish we could…

Lone green salt pond, Salineras, Peru photo

Salty promises at the Salineras of Maras, Peru

May 14, 2012 · by Lauren · in Peru, Photo Essays

In the late afternoon at the end of a very wet rainy season, the tiered pocitos at the Salineras of Maras, Peru are empty of workers. The frequent cloud bursts have kept the evaporation in check that would otherwise coat…

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