Croissants and bread rolls with jam for breakfast with a refreshing cup of Coca tea. Unfortunately our planned trip in the morning to the Isle San Lerenze had to be cancelled because of rough seas. We were secretly glad as we both felt a bit lazy due to jet lag. Upon reflection we had gone off the idea of being buffeted around on a small boat. However we still planned to go to La Punta to take in the sights and leisurely walk around the harbour area. Our taxi dr...

Awoke at 5am feeling pretty refreshed even though our sleep was broken by late night revellers returning from a night out on the tiles - maybe that'll be us next Friday night. Our breakfast was a simple choice of scrambled eggs, ham, toast, cereal, yoghurt or a fresh fruit medley. I had trouble choosing so I had everything. After breakfast we walked a few blocks of Miraflores with the intention of finding a travel agent to book flights from Lima to Cuzco. Being m...

Nothing was open at Heathrow, but we knew this would be the case. We found a small quiet corner in Terminal 3 and attempted to grab what sleep we could. We curled up on the cold granite floor with our bags locked to a metal guide rail. Amazingly we both slept for a few hours despite being cold. As the airport slowly came to life and the noise level increased I surprisingly found it difficult to get up... so this is what it feels like to be a tramp! We eventually ...

Ahead of schedule our bags are packed and essentially we're ready to go. Last few chores in the garden to prep it for winter. We spent the evening at the Sinclair's where we enjoyed another fine roast cooked by mum - really tasty. I felt a little pensive about our trip for obvious reasons and I know Julia felt the same too. Dad Sinclair dropped us off at Heathrow around 1am. I personally experienced mixed emotions as I watched their car drive off into the distanc...

An even slower start today, still too much to do. Bags to be packed, clothes to be sorted, kit to double check, freezers to defrost. Not long now. It's just turned 22.00 and Julia is still packing - oh what to pack?! Shame she missed Grand Designs, it was a good episode. Time for another tea. My god, Julia has entered the room... her bag packed!