What a wonderful last day, filled with amazing sights and fun adventures.
*Qorikancha - Temple of the Moon. On the way there we saw police men dressed up in crazy costumes with whips, to prevent people from jay walking!
*Food market - bull's penises, whole pigs, hallucinogenic drugs, juice stations with the biggest papayas we've ever seen, chicken soup stations, etc. This market was definitely for the local people. We were almost the only tourists there!
*Saqsaywaman - an ancient Incan site with the most humongous rocks. I still can't understand how it was possible to build the rock walls. I became infatuated with all the crazy shapes of the rocks and how they fit together so perfectly --- no mortar. You can't even fit a piece of paper between the rocks! The rocks made such interesting patterns!
*Sweater factory - I bought a gorgeous baby alpaca sweater
*Lunch at Inka Grill - very tasty Peruvian dish - aji de granilla (chicken with a slightly spicy peanuty sauce)
*Le Cathedral - highlight was seeing the painting of the Last Supper done in the Cusco style. Judas was painted as Pisarro and the food was guinea pig!!!
*Inka Museum - whirlwind visit with the Energizer Bunny Ayul. Interesting but so fast.
Then said good-bye to everyone. Had guinea pig for dinner at Kusikuy --- tasty, but not much meat. In the initial presentation, the guinea pig was eating a pepper, and had a half-tomato hat, complete with greens adorning the hat! The head was still there after they cut it up! Very fun way to end this amazing Peruvian adventure.
SO SO SO GLAD we did this trip and can't wait to come back to South America. . .
Clara and Rhenee were gracious and available. Phone contact is so important to answer questions and discuss all aspects of trip. If not immediately available they scheduled a time to speak.
They were knowledgeable, honest, realistic and very friendly. They are both very professional and take their role seriously.
Happy Camper
20 hours ago
Jason has been wonderful. He is full of information and was very willing to listen to what was of interest to us.
Lee
2 days ago
The ability (of Kassandra) to tailor a guided trip to my exact preferences is very valuable to me, as well as the ability (of Kassandra) to provide expert guidance on destinations and travel dates. I also appreciate the ability of the backup staff (Maria Ignacio, Exito Travel) to coordinate all the details to make the travel logistics easy for the customer.
Mark Whalen
2 days ago
Our Costa Rica trip was amazing! Kassandra planned everything and the excursions, hotels, overall organization were outstanding. Everything worked out smoothly, the excursions guides were knowledgeable allowing us to see so much of the fauna and flora of the country. The hotels were great as well, all in fantastic locations and with beautiful views.
Danny
2 days ago
This is our 7th trip Kassandra has planned and she is wonderful to work with. She is responsive, helpful, patient and knowledgeable. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to work together with her. We love Adventure Life!