Back in Lima for a few days. First of all stayed in a hostel in Miraflores and did a bit of shopping and sightseeing. Then spent Valentines Day at the Sheraton Hotel. 5 star don´t you know. Had an 8 course meal in the evening, including lobster salad, duck, and chocolate dessert. The most comfortable bed ever and lots of toiletries to steal. Heaven. The next night we spent on a bus up north to Huaraz. Back to reality.

We're now at a hotel in Miraflores in Lima and have met up with our group for the trek. The hotel is great - we have 2 bedrooms and bathroom to ourselves. And 2 TVs. We have to get up at 2.45am tomorrow to fly to Cusco where we have to relax (this won´t be difficult for us) and get used to the altitude. Our trek sounds really good as we get to swim in hot springs and see Machu Picchu at sun rise.

We have finally arrived in our hostel in Lima after a very long journey. So exhausted! 15 hours on planes with mean air hostesses. Craig leaving his jacket at Jack's and his book on the bus (don't worry he got both back) did not help. But we've got here with all our stuff and are right by the sea. Starting our Inca Trail trip tomorrow so just going to do a but of exploring today.