The first five times I came to Peru I stayed in Cuzco. In 2013, I found some friends in Pisaq. I was priviledged to do a firewalk and meet an international bunch of hippies. I decided at that point, after walking to town in the presence of the beautiful Pisaq Ruins, that the next time…

I took a collectivo to Cuzco from Pisaq to do some shopping in San Pedro market. I like to get off the collectivo at the entrance to Saqsaywaman and walk down into town. I stopped at a shop looking for a bathroom and had a great time with a woman showing me her weavings and…

I have returned to La Chakana where I stayed last year in PIsaq. I requested the same room with a beautiful view of the Ruins. You will see below. Once again there is a wonderful household of people. We have made beautiful meals together and have done a lot of music. Cooking and singing–how wonderful! Today…

A little walk into town to get some food for dinner. Ah, Pisaq. Hover over the images to see a caption and click to enlarge.

So I arrived in the Lima airport, made it though customs and the luggage scans unscathed. I first enjoyed an ice cream at 4D in honor of Musi who brought me to Peru in the first place. Then I wandered the airport for hours looking for a place where I could sleep. I spent a…

Left San Francisco March 31 at 7am. We left on time and all was well. I was able to put my beloved guitar in an overhead bin with the plane blankets to keep it safe and cozy. From SFO we flew to San Salvador, the capitol of San Salvador. It was a pretty short and…