Tag: Lima
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Hotel Crashing: Westin, Marriott in Lima
I love, love, love hotels. I love the sometimes modern, sometimes classical, sometimes retro, but always sweeping and grand front desk areas. I love the smiling friendly people who work at the front desk area and the way they focus so intently on their little screen while trying to find you the absolute best room…
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Listless in Lima
OK, I’m sufficiently recovered to talk about Peru. A couple of days of antibiotics has put me on the road to normality and I’m all caught up on laundry. Yep, vacation is definitely over. But let’s jump in the way-back machine and start with the chaotic and intriguing city of Lima. We got there at…
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Peru in 16 Pictures
In a complete departure from my usual blogging style, this post is going to be light on text and heavy on visuals. This is because I’m currently in the ongoing throws of a “food bourne illness” to put it delicately. Day seven of the ancient Incan stomach bacteria that I’m lovingly calling WuaynaKihlPhoe (sound it…
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Poe Poll: Is This Funny?
Just a quick post. We have returned from Paracas for one last night in Lima before we head up to Urubamba and Machu Picchu. Our wake-up call tonight? 2 am for a 5 am flight. Not. Pumped. Right now, we’re sitting in the executive lounge of the JW Marriott in Miraflores, having a glass of…