Mancora!

Finished our few days in mancora now, lovely beach and lovely food! On to the next! 

Machu Picchu!

And we made it! Many treks, bus rides and dramas later we actually arrive! 

Alpaca farm

Took a trip to see the alpaca farm today, stopped on the way to see an inca fortress which had some amazing views! We were shown how the locals use a parasite of a cactus, grinding it and treating it with water or lemon juice to produce 17 different shades of red to dye the alpaca wool! Really interesting! All the produce is so soft.. A lot more expensive than the market standard!

Last Spanish lesson!

Had our last Spanish lesson today and then went for a meal to experience traditional Peruvian food.. Pigs trotters, some form of pork, a potato dish and stuffed peppers, and some pastry dipped in honey for dessert which was really nice :) this is the two others in my group and my teacher Ricado 

When in Peru...

Had to buy a llama jumper! 😁😁

A proper lunch!

After bread and jam for tea last night the girls thought we better have a proper lunch! Didn't exactly soak up the culture.. We went to Paddys.. The Irish bar! So so yummy though.. Shame I'm not on the picture! 

First night out!

First night out last night, began with trying to take part in a salsa class in a club called Mama Africa.. Couldn't stay off the drink too long 😛

Up to the top!

A very steep trek up to the top! Worth it for the views though.. And the smiling llamas! 

First full day in Cusco!

Off to Spanish lessons this morning with all our bags.. Didn't appreciate the very steep hill! 

Fallen at the first hurdle!

Arrive at the station 2 hours before departure and still end up running for the train! Forgot my railcard.. Inevitable really.. Think we'll call this my mugshot...

Manchester station!

And the journey begins! First stop Manchester station... Enough luggage?!