The Peruvian Trek Takes Shape

In this entry we will walk through how I planned for my Peruvian dream trip. I researched the culture with the help of books by Hiram Bingham and Mark Adams. I visited museum exhibits like “The Great Inka Road” and used Google to find our perfect Peruvian guided tour experience.

Not the Original Plan, But Better

As mentioned in  the last entry, the seeds for visiting Peru were planted somewhere in the deep recesses of my childhood, but it lay dormant for decades.

When I originally pitched the idea of visiting Peru, it was, admittedly, a 1-demensional concept.  My plan: 14 days hiking various portions of the Inca Trail, culminating in the exploration of Manchu Picchu.   Period.

But as is often the case, the moment you state your intent out loud to the universe, it begins  to change.

This time it was not the universe that changed my plans, it was actually my husband’s fault. What he said was, “I’m sure there is more to Peru than just the Inca trail.”

I was initially miffed at his insensitivity.  However, his simple statement actually snapped me out of my tunnel vision.  I was suddenly free to explore a world of possibilities.

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