Well thats the end of my tour of the Plaza´s of southern Peru. Contrary to what I have read on many blogs and forums it is very safe. You cant walk for more than a couple of minutes without seeing a cop or security. All are heavily armed, even in the small towns. The bus network must be one of the best in the world. From the absolute heaps of rubbish that run up and down the main streets of Lima to the opulent tourist busses. The city busses run up and down ...

Im back in Lima, spit everywhere, pidgeons and more cops than you can poke a stick at. The difference between the cops here and in Puerto Maldonado, here they have a bus in P.M. they get around in a truck. I am staying in Hotel Espana again and Aprille it DOES have hot water, and a comfortable bed, it should for 20 bucks a night. I decided to get a new pair of pants to wear home. By the time I pay to have something washed Im half way to buying new. I walked the f...

Im in Puerto Maldonado, its a port city on the Rio Madre de Dios which is a tributary of the Amazon, and it is everything a port city should be. Its dirty, smells like a sewer, theres bikes everywhere, dirt roads that turn to mud in the rain and night markets. This is the third world country I came to see. Its hot as hell and raining. You wish for rain to ease the humidity. I went for a walk and walked straight into a protest. I put my fist up and said Viva Revol...

The bungalow at Eco is bigger and because single is more private. Tambo has had a newer face lift but not private because of no ceiling. I had a young couple next door who used to shower together and when they went to the toilet I knew exactly what they were doing. Eco has a cocktail bar and seems to have more atmosphere. Tambo has a limited bar with only basic drinks. The food is better at Tambo, not bad at Eco, just better at Tambo. Eco has one program of 3 day...

I was told to be at the office by 10am so arrived at 9.45. At 10.15 nothing happening so I asked what was going on and she said 1pm. I thought she meant at the lodge. I sat for a while then went for a walk. At 12 another tour came along so I asked the guide what was happening he said they were going to the market and I could come. I said why did I have to be here at 10¡ Didnt get and answer. Not a great start. We did a tour of the market and they pointed out...