We went to Machu Picchu but then after that we stayed in the Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo), probably one of the most beautiful villages in which I've ever stayed. We walked through the countryside and were absolutely mesmerized by the natural beauty surrounding us.

After a week there we flew back into Lima and transferred over to a LAN flight into Iquitos, where we spent a few days before moving up the Amazon River. Spent one week with Explorama, near the Napo river (Ecuador). Fascinating.

I am planning to return to Peru, this time take hubby with me. Would like to go to the northern part (Huaraz), Titicaca, Arequipa, and once again the Amazon, this time taking a banana boat to Manaus.