Hey all. We have just barely recovered from our flight over here. Fun times getting yelled at by US customs and such but it was really easy to go through imnmigration in Peru. We were very happy to see a sign with Hil�s name on it waiting for us at the airport and we had what I now know was a relatively tame cab ride to our hostel (the Point). We got into bed around midnight slept like the dead and did just a little exploring the next day (yesterday). ...

We're not actually in Peru, yet, we just had to choose a place in South America for this blog, and that's the first place we'll be. Only 11 days until we head off! I think we're both getting pretty excited - especially now that I know I'll actually have my passport back in time. It's hard trying to focus on work and school when all I can think about is the trip. We thought we'd post up a loose itinerary so you&...