Morning came, and with it breakfast. This was included in the room, as were all breakfasts. However, after breakfast, 2 of us went back to bed!!!!
The other 2 went out exploring. Just a couple of blocks from the hotel, was the Mira Flores mall, a very western style setup with many American chain businesses, including Chili's and KFC.
There was also a dog show of sorts going on in the park there, with a very festive atmosphere. We took KFC back to the room for the other 2 for lunch.
After lunch, we had a bus tour of Lima lined up, which picked us up at the hotel. Very good quick overview of the city, that took us all the way to the colonial district. Definitely glad we did this.
That night, we walked back over to the mall area and ate supper overlooking the Pacific, watching all the surfers. Meal was delicious and we tasted our first pisco sours.
Concerns:
Safety in the city --- not a problem in M-F
Food --- VERY good and available at the mall. Price was very reasonable, as most expensive thing on the menu was probably around 20 dollars.
Language --- still not a problem.
Money --- every place accepted dollars, but as the reports said, looked at each one very carefully.
Highs: Eating overlooking the Pacific
Lows: The party happening until 4 am outside our door at the hotel. AARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH. Also the grey haze over the city which they said was there most days. Reminded me of San Francisco.
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.