The Wiggen's Travels
Our travels around the world.

I have currently been in Peru for the last 2 plus weeks.  I had the extra joy of being joined by my sister shannon and my friend Mike Mast and girlfriend Kathy.

We spent 2 nights in Lima (winds would not let us land in Cusco, we actually flew all the way there and after two windy tries at landing, we went back to Lima).  While the coast has some beutiful places and cliffs, I now agree with the locals from Cusco and people who I have spoken to about Peru in general…..  Miss Lima, go to Cusco.

Cusco is a great colonial town with lots going on.  Its the adventure capital of Peru and has lots of hostals, churches, squares, resteraunts, trip organizers, etc.  Its a cool town.

Week one was a 5 day Inca Trail.  It was honestly the first time in my life I was in better shape than Mike Mast and my sister (TAKE THAT).  I would rate this walk the lowest of the three I took.  There were just too many people.  In fact (not that I am some expert) but it felt like amatuer hour.  I don´t think anyone signs up for a multiweek trip without thinking it through, but three real days of hiking brings out people that probably should think throught their hiking and packing ability.  It was great though and the weather and mountains were beautiful.  It all ends up with a walk into Machupicchu so you really have to enjoy the hike.  I will post some pics when I get a good connection again.

The second week we went to Manu National Park (a rainforest).  Here we went on some hikes and went on long boat rides looking for stuff.  If you are into insects and birds, this is the trip for you.  I am really glad I went and enjoyed it, however I do think I like large mamals and fish better.  We did both trips with a great operator SAS where the food was excellent.

Unfortunatley I felt ill the night in between the two trips so I didn´t get to this blog till now.  It was  a one day food bug.  Travelers know the one.  Shannon said I must be sick as I skipped a night out at the bar.

I am now off to the Galapagos for a week before meeting Susan in Cabo for Turkey Day.  This trip is going by really quickly.  TOO QUICKLY.

So I now am the proud owner of the picture everyone else seems to have.  Me standing and Machupichu in the background.

Shannon, Mast, Kathy and I are all now showered and sitting at the end of the 4 day trek.  It is the rainy season but we had PERFECT weather.  It rained only when we were in tents and it was bright sunshine today at the Inca Town.  

I will post more (and the picture of course) when I have more time, however I just wanted to say we are all safe and resting here in Peru.  Tomorrow we return to Cusco and Sunday we lose Shannon 😦 while the three of us head to Manu (think Amazon).  I should get a post in before then (hopefully with a picture or two)

Even though we are not there yet, we could enjoy their beer.

After a quick night in Lima we headed to the airport off to cusco. After flying to cusco and trying to land twice we returned to Lima.

As you can tell from reading this blog, I am very concerned about my carbon footprint and I am trying to keep my flying to a minimum (see my quick trips to sf from close locals as kathmandu and madrid.